Shimla: A spokesperson of the state government said here today that, with a view to further strengthening healthcare services in the state, appointments have been made to 650 Assistant Staff Nurse posts in medical colleges under the department of Medical Education and at the Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialties, Chamiyana. The recruitment process for another 1,300 posts was underway.
Appointments have also been made to 117 Assistant Staff Nurse posts in Adarsh Swasthya Sansthans. Meanwhile, at a recent meeting of the state cabinet, approval was granted to recruit an additional 500 Assistant Staff Nurses in the health department.
The spokesperson said that appointment letters were issued today to candidates selected through the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Ayog for 84 Operation Theatre Assistant (OTA) posts in the department of medical education and 39 posts in the health department. In addition, appointment letters were issued today to candidates for 21 radiographer posts in the health department.
The government was working with full commitment towards the comprehensive transformation and strengthening of the state’s healthcare sector. Major reforms were being undertaken in healthcare infrastructure and medical education to ensure that the people of the state have access to modern, world-class healthcare facilities close to their homes.