3 256 doctors and nurses recruited
Gauteng Department of Health is increasing their work force for a better healthcare system.
A shortage of staff and lack of tools are some of the biggest challenges facing the nursing profession.
However, due to a department advertisement released in May, a total of 3 256 doctors and nurses were recruited by the Gauteng Department of Health between January and August this year. There was a net gain of 2 227 nurses and 1 029 medical practitioners.
The walk-in applications and improvement of working conditions through provision of medical equipment was contributing to the recruitment and retention of staff.
“The availability of health professionals is critical in building an effective health system and contributes towards the attainment of a long and healthy life for all. The Department addresses vacancies through recruitment and training. Gauteng has continued to be a province that produces the highest number of health professionals at its training institutions‚” said Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu.
Mahlangu said that to increase the number of health professionals in the province the department had advertised full-time bursaries.
