Gauteng health department says recruitment drive is paying off
The Gauteng health department had 3‚256 more doctors and nurses by August than it did in January. The department released, in May, an open-ended block advertisement for clinical posts that runs throughout the 2016-17 financial year. There was a net gain of 2‚227 nurses by the end of August and 1‚029 medical practitioners. The walk-in applications and improved working conditions through the provision of medical equipment were contributing to recruitment and retention of staff‚ the department said. "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," health MEC Qedani Mahlangu said.
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