Canary Islands' Health Department Announces Promotion List for 2025

Overview

The Canary Islands' Health Department has released a provisional list of management and service staff applying for promotion to the highest level of their career ladder, Level 5, during 2025.

This step follows new regulations creating this level as an exceptional advancement, with benefits effective from January 1, 2025.

Application Process

• Staff submitted their applications between July 15 and October 14, 2025.
• Evaluation was based on minimum credits and experience requirements set by recent legal and regulatory changes.
• The process filtered applicants into three categories:
  • Those not meeting the requirements
  • Those whose merits did not justify promotion
  • Those approved for advancement

Transparency and Challenges

The department emphasizes transparency by opening a 10-day window for staff to challenge provisional decisions, either to contest dismissals or to include missing documentation. Staff can also choose to withdraw their applications.

Objectives and Impact

This move aims to:

• Recognize the professional development of healthcare personnel
• Streamline career progression within the Canary Islands’ public health system

The publication of these lists marks an important step towards career recognition, impacting staff morale and retention, especially as the new Level 5 offers financial and professional benefits from the start of 2025.

"This initiative underscores our commitment to supporting healthcare professionals and advancing their careers in a transparent manner."