Canary Islands' Health Service Appoints Permanent Staff in Neumology Department

The Canary Islands' Health Service has officially appointed permanent staff in the Neumology department, following a complicated and lengthy process to stabilize temporary positions. This announcement marks a significant step for healthcare workers caught in temporary roles, offering long-term job security amid ongoing reforms.

Process Timeline and Details

• The process began with a call for applications in late 2022.
• The selection phase wrapped up by December 2023 after a rigorous evaluation of merits.
• Final appointments were published on December 22, 2025.
• The appointments include names of doctors who met all criteria and successfully navigated the selection process.

Broader Context and Benefits

• These appointments are part of a broader effort to stabilize healthcare employment under a new law aimed at reducing temporary staffing in public health.
• For the newly appointed doctors, this means:
  • job stability
  • a clearer career path
  • benefits for patient care and hospital management.

Procedures and Regulations

The resolution also details the procedures for taking up the positions, including:

• deadlines
• required documentation
• rules for those who may be temporarily unable to assume their posts due to health reasons.

"This move underscores the government's commitment to strengthening the healthcare workforce with permanent staff where it is most needed, easing concerns among health workers and residents alike."