Local admin empowered to recruit health workers

GANDHINAGAR: To address the shortage of doctors, nurses and other paramedical workers in Covid-19 hospitals, the state health department has empowered municipal commissioners and collectors to directly recruit medical personnel according to local requirements without any restrictions on reimbursement.

A senior official said the circular issued to all collectors and municipal commissioners, authorizes them to recruit doctors, nurses and other medical workers according to their requirements.

“The circular states that these medical personnel can be appointed on full-time or part-time basis. There will be no restrictions on the amount that can be paid to competent doctors and medical staff,” the official said.

“The local authorities have been empowered to recruit through walk-in interviews or even engage recruitment agencies if required. Local authorities can also relax norms if availability is low,” the circular issued by the state health department said.