A TOTAL of 9,152 candidates have been called for interviews for permanent appointments, to fill 4,914 vacancies for medical officers Grade UD43, dental officers Grade UG41 and pharmacists Grade UF41, for the year 2023, according to the Public Services Commission (SPA).

The interviews were held from March 1 to 22, SPA said in a statement today.

The vacancies involve 4,263 positions for medical officers Grade UD43, 335 positions for dental officers Grade UG41 and 316 positions for pharmacists Grade UF41.

“SPA has submitted a list of names of candidates who attended the interviews to the Health Ministry (MOH) on March 31, for a detailed review to ensure that all appointed candidates meet the specific conditions set by the ministry,” it said.

Among the conditions are that candidates appointed under a contract of service at the MOH, based on the secretary-general’s Circular Number 4 of 2016, must have completed graduate training either locally or abroad.

Other conditions are that the candidate has never resigned, never been terminated and never been subject to disciplinary action during the contract period and never refused a permanent appointment offer. 

“For permanent appointments in 2023, a total of 4,914 candidates will be appointed based on existing vacancies.

“The remaining candidates who meet the specific MOH requirements but are not offered a permanent appointment at this recruitment session will be made reserve candidates. If there are vacancies in the future, reserve candidates will then be appointed,” it said.

The SPA also said that the results of the interviews are scheduled to be issued on April 17 via e-mail, on the official portal and PSC Facebook page, while the letter of offer of permanent appointment through the Appointment Offer System (MySTP) will be issued on May 2.

Candidates have 14 days to accept the offer and submit all required documents. – Bernama, April 7, 2023.