Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has accredited an extension of the retirement age for expert clinical health professionals in authorities hospitals from 60 to 65 years.
The coverage additionally extends the utmost size of service from 35 to 40 years, whichever comes first.
Mr Oborevwori introduced the event in Asaba on Monday.
He stated the initiative aimed to handle manpower shortages, retain skilled medical personnel and strengthen healthcare supply within the state.
The governor additionally stated the coverage covers 26 classes of expert clinical health professionals actively engaged in clinical providers in authorities hospitals.
According to him, these embrace medical officers, nursing officers, pharmacists, medical laboratory scientists, physiotherapists, radiographers, optometrists, psychologists, dental officers, group health officers and audiologists.
Others embrace dieticians, medical laboratory technicians, pharmacy technicians, X-ray technicians, dental technologists, dental therapists, prosthetic and orthoptists, amongst others.
Mr Oborevwori stated the extension adopted appeals by the Delta Council of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives and the state chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association.
“The associations have sought the adoption of the policy in Delta following its approval at the federal level,” he stated.
The governor defined that eligible officers searching for the extension should apply by way of their respective chief medical administrators six months earlier than attaining 60 years of age or finishing 35 years in service.
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“Applicants are also required to present medical certificates of fitness, while chief medical directors are expected to forward applications to the Ministry of Health for screening and approval by the commissioner,” he added.
Mr Oborevwori clarified that the coverage doesn’t cowl expert clinical health professionals serving in ministries and extra-ministerial departments.
He stated the extension was particularly designed for personnel actively engaged in clinical apply in authorities hospitals.
He expressed confidence that retaining skilled and medically match personnel would assist protect skilled experience and institutional information inside the state’s public hospital system.
The governor added that the coverage took impact from the date of approval, topic to the prescribed software, screening and approval procedures.
(NAN)
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