Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has approved the recruitment of 40 additional medical doctors to improve healthcare services across the state’s 17 public hospitals.
The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Ayuk, announced the approval on Monday, describing it as part of the government’s efforts to tackle the shortage of medical personnel and improve access to quality healthcare.
According to Ayuk, the recruitment will include 20 Medical Officers, 10 Senior Medical Officers, and 10 Consultant Medical Specialists.
He said the vacancies would soon be advertised, while the recruitment process would be handled by the Cross River State Civil Service Commission.
The commissioner also revealed that the newly recruited doctors will benefit from the recently approved 100% Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS), which is expected to improve doctors’ welfare, attract more qualified professionals and retain skilled medical personnel in the state.
Ayuk said the recruitment would ensure that each of the state’s 17 public hospitals has an average of three to four doctors, leading to better and more accessible healthcare services.
He described the governor’s approval as another step towards strengthening the state’s health sector through increased investment in healthcare workers
