Turkish Cypriot Medical Association Reacts to Ministry's Decision on Non-Competitive Employment
The CTMA reacted to the Ministry of Health's plan to recruit staff through interviews without exams shortly before election bans, demanding the decision be withdrawn.
The Turkish Cypriot Medical Association opposed the Ministry of Health's announcement that it would employ temporary personnel through interviews without conducting examinations, just days before election bans take effect.
Reaction to Pre-Election Employment Decision
The Turkish Cypriot Medical Association reacted sharply to the Ministry of Health's announcement that it would hire 90 temporary healthcare workers through interviews with only a two-day notice, just days before the election bans.
Emphasis on Manpower Planning
In the statement published with the signature of CTMA President Prof. Dr. Ceyhun Dalkan, it was stated that manpower requirements in the health sector should be met through scientific planning rather than daily decisions.
Employment of Emergency Medical Technicians
The association criticized the intention to employ 40 Emergency Medical Technicians temporarily and without examinations, despite the legal regulation that was previously rushed through the Parliament on the grounds of urgency.
Call for Merit and Transparency
Drawing attention to various bribery allegations in the health field, the statement emphasized that recruitment in public health services must strictly be based on the principles of merit, transparency, and accountability.