More than 3,900 contract officers to be appointed - Health Ministry

A new recruitment of 3,950 staff, comprising 3,200 medical officers, 350 dental officers and 400 pharmacy officers, will be made through contract (interim) appointments, the Health Ministry said.

In a statement today, the ministry said applicants who meet the appointment criteria for the service scheme but could not be recruited would be listed as reserve candidates.

It said the Public Service Commission had...