KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 12 — The Cabinet will discuss the long-standing problem of permanent employment faced by contract healthcare workers in the country in its upcoming meeting this Wednesday.
“However the more immediate response would be from the Cabinet meeting, which we hope will take place this Wednesday. “But a significant portion of our workforce in the healthcare sector is unable to further their education in the arts of healing, through no fault of their own. Being hired on contract terms since December 2016, the odds are stacked against our junior healthcare staff to acquire specialist degrees and post-basic training,” he said.
“For example, if a doctor finishes his or her housemanship, where will they go? Will they get additional points if they decide to work in the districts? There needs to be a proper criteria for doctors in this respect,” he said.