Appointment of Permanent Medical Staff in the Canary Islands

The Canary Islands' public health system has officially appointed several temporary medical staff as permanent employees, marking a significant step toward workforce stabilization.

Background and Selection Process

• The process was long planned, dating back to December 2022.
• It involved a detailed selection process based on merit, including exams and evaluations of experience.

Specific Appointments

• Most notably, the health service finalized appointments for nephrology specialists (FEA-Nefrología).
• Applicants had until early March 2024 to submit their merit dossiers.
• The latest results were published in November 2025.
• Following this, the health authorities approved the list of selected candidates and announced their official appointment.

Key Impacts and Goals

"This key development means a more stable healthcare workforce, ensuring better continuity and quality of patient care."

• The move signifies a commitment to regularizing staff who have been working under temporary contracts for years.
• Appointed staff have 15 days to take office at designated hospitals and health centers.
• Failure to do so could mean losing their right to the position.
• The government emphasizes transparency and adherence to legal procedures.

Additional Measures

• Provisions are in place for addressing absences or changes in employment status.
• This initiative aims to improve healthcare staffing stability across the archipelago, benefiting both residents and the overall health system stability.