Health Minister Memişoğlu Orders Cancellation of Temporary Assignments

Following discussions regarding perceived injustices in on-call fees for healthcare workers, Minister of Health Prof. Dr. Kemal Memişoğlu made statements. Minister Memişoğlu announced that he instructed the cancellation of temporary assignments in order to protect the labor of heavily on-call staff.

On-Call Fees and the Debate on Fairness

Debates over fairness in on-call fees among healthcare workers have resurfaced. Opinions shared on social media express that it is unjust for staff working on-call shifts to remain at a similar wage level to administrative staff. The issue is addressed as a common problem for both nurses and physicians.

Management Approach and Work Balance

In his statement on the matter, Minister of Health Prof. Dr. Kemal Memişoğlu stated that the two most important characteristics of a manager are being fair and accessible. Memişoğlu noted that the situation of a nurse working 15 on-call shifts compared to another nurse in the same position who receives the same pay and does no work outside the hospital severely diminishes the performance of the former.

Cancellation of Temporary Assignments

Minister Memişoğlu announced that he gave instructions for the cancellation of these temporary assignments. As an example in the shared posts, a nurse working 15 on-call shifts and a nurse assigned to the administrative floor receiving the same salary are highlighted. According to critics, this means that the labor of the employee who actually works more night, weekend, and holiday shifts is not reflected in their pay.