Canary Islands Finalizes Medical Inspectors Employment List

Overview

The Canary Islands’ Public Service Department has officially finalized the employment list for medical inspectors in its civil service. Following a competitive selection process, candidates who passed the exams but did not initially secure a position have now been added to the official list, after a review of their academic records and experience.

Selection Process and Criteria

• Involved resolving ties among candidates, prioritizing:
  • The most experienced applicants
  • Those with superior academic backgrounds
• Candidates were required to submit additional documentation within a set deadline to confirm their eligibility.

Regulatory Changes

• The revision aligns with recent changes to transparency and public employment regulation in the Canary Islands.
• The law governing employment lists was updated in June 2025, replacing the 2010 decree.
• New regulations specify:
  • How employment lists are created
  • How they are managed
  • How to handle candidate ties
  • Increased emphasis on experience and academic merit

Transparency and Future Steps

• Public officials clarified that the finalized list will be published on the government’s official websites, ensuring transparency and easy access for candidates and residents.

Significance

• The update highlights ongoing efforts by the government to:
  • Streamline civil service appointments
  • Improve public sector transparency
• This change directly benefits individuals seeking careers in the region’s healthcare administration.