Canary Islands Health Service Establishes Over 9,800 Stabilised Positions through Merit-Based Competition
Over 9,800 Health Positions Stabilised in Canary Islands The Canary Islands Health Service (SCS) has announced the successful stabilisation of more than 9,800 positions through a merit-based selection process. This follows the completion of a recent exceptional recruitment initiative. During an extraordinary meeting of the Health Sector Table in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on July […]
Over 9,800 Health Positions Stabilised in Canary IslandsThe Canary Islands Health Service (SCS) has announced the successful stabilisation of more than 9,800 positions through a merit-based selection process. This follows the completion of a recent exceptional recruitment initiative. During an extraordinary meeting of the Health Sector Table in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on July 3, SCS director Adasat Goya updated union representatives on these developments. The process included the conclusion of 47 selection processes for various medical roles, such as Specialist Area Doctors and Family Physicians, resulting in the appointment of 1,300 professionals as either statutory or fixed staff within the SCS. Additionally, over 3,100 positions in non-medical health categories have been awarded in the first round of appointments. This month, further appointments will follow for high-demand roles, including Nurses and Administrative Assistants, covering a total of 5,390 positions. Following the initial merit-based appointments, the Human Resources Directorate is now working on second-round selections to fill any remaining vacancies, especially in non-capital islands, thereby enhancing workforce stability across the Canary archipelago. Stabilisation Process ContinuesThe SCS confirmed that the stabilisation process via competitive examination is progressing as planned. 82 exams have been held, with various selection phases ongoing, paving the way for the first appointments of fixed statutory staff in the coming months. This initiative aims to stabilise the staffing of more than 12,400 positions within public health institutions, granting 9,867 individuals access through the merit process. Introduction of Electronic CurriculumGoya also announced that the first phase of the SCS Electronic Curriculum will launch in July. Currently in testing, this will enable health professionals to maintain and update their credentials in a streamlined manner. As the rollout progresses, the Electronic Curriculum will integrate into selection processes and professional development, helping to consolidate documents and simplify administrative tasks. It is envisioned as a strategic tool for improving data quality and enhancing human resources efficiency. Meeting HighlightsIn the recent Sector Table meeting, topics included the approval of test material for specialist roles in Immunology and Radiopharmacy. Participants reviewed a report on nursing specialisations, aligning criteria for implementation within the SCS, and agreed to initiate negotiation procedures for this. Furthermore, Goya indicated that efforts are underway to improve working conditions for doctors, with plans for further discussions with strike organisers on the agenda.