Odisha Govt to appoint 1,840 doctors, over 5,000 paramedical staff

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday reviewed the functioning of the Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) Department and announced a major boost to the State’s healthcare workforce.

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From the discussions, it was revealed that 1,840 doctors and over 5,000 paramedical staff will soon be recruited across the State. The CM also directed officials to expedite the filling of vacant professor, associate professor, and assistant professor posts in medical colleges.

Special focus will be given to the tribal-dominated and remote regions, with incentives enhanced to encourage doctors to serve in such areas. The CM also emphasised the rational deployment of medical officers to ensure balanced healthcare coverage statewide.

The review meeting also discussed the increase of PG seats, infrastructure development in medical colleges, recruitment of technical staff, and the setting up of Integrated Trauma Care Centres in accident-prone zones.

The Chief Minister instructed officials to address doctors’ concerns related to recruitment, salary, and working conditions, and asked the Chief Secretary to take swift action.

Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, Finance Secretary Sanjeev Mishra, CM’s Principal Secretary Saswat Mishra, Health Commissioner-cum-Secretary Ashwathi S, NHM Director Brunda D, and OSMSC MD Poma Tudu were present at the key meeting.