Appointment Of Doctors, Nurses Going Smoothly - Public Service Commission

IPOH, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Public Service Commission is conducting the appointment process of doctors and nurses in the public sector in stages and orderly manner.

Its chairman, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Jailani Muhamed Yunus said the appointments were actually carried out earlier through interim appointments before permanent appointments are made comprehensively.

“The appointment process will continue and be expedited as best as possible as recommended by the government,” he said at a media conference after officiating the commission’s interview centre at the Ipoh Urban Transformation Centre (UTC), which was also attended by Ipoh mayor Zamakhshari Hanipah.

Ahmad Jailani, who was commenting on the appointment of 4,500 contract doctors who will be offered permanent posts as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim while tabling Budget 2026 in October, said that the commission had recently given permanent appointments to over 3,000 nurses, including new appointments and confirming nurses with interim status.

“No permanent service period was set, so any candidate who fulfilled the conditions will be directly appointed to a permanent position without any obstacle.

“Interim appointments will also be followed by permanent appointments after the assessment process and other conditions under the commission are met. All related demands have and will be met, and those who qualify will receive permanent appointments,” Ahmad Jailani said.

The PSC also stressed that the process of appointments will be studied in further detail to ensure the long term sustainability of the public healthcare service in line with current needs and government policies.

He also said the commission encouraged youth to join the National Service Training Programme 3.0 to build character and boost their chances to serve in the private sector as the government has set a special quota of 30 per cent for alumni of the training programme for the Public Service Entrance Examination for further consideration.

“This measure is a form of recognition to trainees for their added value, including discipline, patriotism and leadership skills honed throughout the training.

“The provision of special merit will give priority to trainees in screening process till the interview stage for intake into the public service,” he said.

Ahmad Jailani said all individuals had the opportunity to apply for various positions in the public service, but being called up for interviews still depended on the candidate’s performance during the examination, a main component in the process of appointing civil servants.

He also said that the Ipoh UTC interview centre would speed up the intake process of civil service in Perak, as it not only would be the location of official interviews, but provide consultation services and deliver accurate information to candidates and the public.

-- BERNAMA