From VICTOR GAI, Jalingo
Over 4,000 applications have been received from qualified candidates across the 16 local government areas of Taraba State for the recruitment of 550 health personnel approved by the state government into the Secondary Health Care System.
The Commissioner for Information and Re-orientation, Barrister Zainab Jalingo, disclosed this in a statement.
She said those being recruited included nurses and medical records officers, selected from more than 4,000 applicants.
“The approval comprises 400 nurses and 150 medical records officers as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state following the restructuring of secondary health facilities and the procurement of modern medical equipment by the administration of Governor Kefas Agbu,” the statement said.
According to the commissioner, the recruitment exercise was being implemented through the Taraba State Health Service Management Board.
She explained that the process followed a public advertisement that attracted over 4,000 applications from qualified candidates across the state’s 16 local government areas.
“The screening and interview process is being conducted in line with the principles of transparency, merit, fairness and equal opportunity, ensuring that only qualified candidates are selected to strengthen service delivery in the health sector,” the statement added.
It further noted that successful candidates would be deployed across the 16 local government areas to address staffing shortages in healthcare facilities.
“Successful candidates will be deployed across secondary health facilities in the state based on identified manpower needs.
“This deployment structure is designed to address staffing gaps, improve efficiency in service delivery and enhance access to quality healthcare, particularly in underserved communities.
“The initiative forms part of the commitment of the state government to reposition the health sector through strategic human resource development, infrastructure upgrades and sustained investment in modern medical equipment,” the statement added.