Canary Islands' Healthcare Staff Stabilization

Background

The Canary Islands' health authorities have officially appointed new permanent staff through a special stabilization process aimed at formalizing long-term temporary workers.

After a series of resolutions, 15 healthcare professionals have secured their positions as fixed staff in various medical and administrative categories, including technicians. These appointments mark a significant step in addressing job insecurity for long-serving temporary health workers amidst ongoing healthcare system reforms.

Process Details

• The process began with earlier calls for applications.
• Followed by multiple resolutions that finalized the appointments.
• The latest resolution on June 26, 2026, officially confirmed the naming of these professionals.
• Newly appointed professionals must complete formalities such as taking their oaths and submitting relevant documents within a 15-day window from publication.

Objectives

• To stabilize health employment for workers on temporary contracts.
• To provide legal certainty and reinforce staffing levels in the Canary Islands’ public health system.

Additional Provisions

• Procedures for cases where professionals are unable to take up their posts immediately.
• Rules about job transition, including:
  • Stipulations on inter-sectoral moves.
  • Terminologies for personnel leaving their assignments.

Overall Impact

This move aims to stabilize employment for healthcare workers, ensuring service consistency for residents and expats relying on the public health network.