Canary Islands' Health Department Permanent Staff Appointments

Background

The Canary Islands' Health Department has officially appointed several long-term temporary workers as permanent staff through a special stabilization process. This move aims to fill crucial vacancies in medical categories, notably in Radiotherapy. The process, initiated in December 2022, faced some setbacks when some applicants declined their positions, leading to a secondary allocation of vacancies.

Final Appointments

On June 24, 2026, the Department announced the final appointments for Radiotherapy Specialists, a key category within its health workforce. The appointments follow a rigorous merit-based selection system designed to regularize employment and ensure stability in essential healthcare roles.

New staff members now have 15 days to officially take up their posts at the Gran Canaria University Hospital.

Significance

This development is significant for residents, as it bolsters staffing levels in specialized medical fields, ultimately improving patient care and service reliability. These appointments reflect ongoing efforts by the regional government to address the long-standing reliance on temporary healthcare workers and ensure a more stable health workforce in the Canary Islands.