Canary Islands Health Service Announcements

Appointment of Fixed Healthcare Personnel

The Canary Islands Health Service has announced the official appointment of fixed healthcare personnel through an exceptional stabilization process designed to convert long-term temporary staff into permanent roles.

After initial qualifying rounds in December 2022 and subsequent evaluations, successful candidates for the position of Occupational Medicine Specialists (FEA-Medicina del Trabajo) will take their official oath between 15 days of the announcement, with appointments finalized by December 22, 2025.

Goals and Significance

This move aims to address persistent job insecurity among healthcare workers who have been in long-term temporary roles. It signals a significant step towards stabilizing the workforce in public health, ensuring better continuity of care and improved working conditions.

Candidates will need to complete their appointment process at designated health centers, with strict deadlines and requirements for documentation.

Eligibility and Conditions

The resolution clarifies that those who do not complete their appointments within the deadline risk losing their right to the position, though exceptions are made for health-related incapacities reported in time.

It also stipulates that newly appointed fixed staff must wait at least two years before seeking external service assignments, preventing immediate switching or secondary appointments outside the Servicio Canario de la Salud.

Overall Impact

Overall, this development marks an important milestone in the government's efforts to regularize healthcare employment, ultimately benefiting residents by ensuring a more stable and experienced medical workforce.