The Kuwait Civil Service Commission (CSC) has recently announced the lifting of a hiring ban on non-Kuwaiti individuals for a total of 773 vacancies within the Ministry of Health, as per a report by Al-Anba Daily.
In a letter addressed to the ministry, the CSC specified that the ban covered a range of roles, with 46 positions allocated for doctors, 708 for nursing staff, 13 for technicians, and six for pharmacists.
The CSC has provided clear instructions to the Ministry of Health regarding the timing of filling these vacancies.
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They have advised that these positions should not be filled until the legal period for settling the leave balance of outgoing staff has ended.
This directive demonstrates a commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of services within the healthcare sector.
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In addition, the CSC stressed on the importance of maintaining these job slots within the budget of the Ministry of Health for the upcoming fiscal year, showing their determination to support the healthcare system’s workforce needs.
This move aligns with broader efforts to bolster the nation’s healthcare infrastructure and address the demands posed by the ongoing health challenges.
The decision to allow non-Kuwaiti individuals to apply for these positions could potentially lead to a diverse and skilled workforce within the Ministry of Health.
The report added that this move also reflects a realistic approach to recruitment, focused more on qualifications and experience over nationality.
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