Canary Islands' Health Service: Stabilization of Healthcare Workforce

Overview

The Canary Islands' Health Service has completed a lengthy process to stabilize long-term temporary employment, formalizing the appointment of numerous healthcare professionals as permanent staff. This move addresses a major concern across Spain — temporary contracts often lead to job insecurity among healthcare workers.

After a series of resolutions, the Service finalized its selection process, including the evaluation of merit-based applications, and officially nominated specialists in Neurocirurgery for permanent positions.

Appointment Process

The appointed staff will now take their official positions in the coming weeks. They must do so within 15 days of the announcement, providing identification and, if necessary, additional documentation. The process details, such as the signing of the contracts and the transfer of staff, are meticulously outlined to ensure transparency and fairness.

Broader Impact and Goals

This stabilization effort is part of broader national policies to convert temporary healthcare contracts into permanent roles. It aims to:

• Improve working conditions
• Retain talent
• Ensure consistent healthcare quality across the islands

For residents, especially expats relying on local healthcare, this means more stability and potentially better medical service quality in the future.

Workforce Planning and Official Statement

The move is also significant for staff planning and resource management, as these long-term appointments help solidify the workforce.

Adasat Goya González, the official in charge, emphasizes that this process aligns with legal standards and aims to strengthen the public health system.