Canary Islands Health Service Grants Permanent Positions to 15 Pediatricians
Published: July 14, 2026|health-and-public-services|Gobierno de Canarias
Appointments of Pediatricians in the Canary Islands' Health Service
Overview
The Canary Islands' Health Service has officially appointed 15 pediatricians as permanent staff after a lengthy process of stabilizing long-term temporary workers.
This move marks a significant step in:
- reducing the reliance on temporary healthcare workers,
- providing greater job security for these medical professionals,
- and improving the stability of healthcare services in the region.
Appointment Process
- The process began in late 2022, with calls for applications and bases for the stabilization plan.
- In January 2026, the proposals for candidates were submitted.
- Some vacancies remained unfilled due to resignations.
- The final appointments were published on June 21, 2026.