SHILLONG, JUNE 27: The state government on Monday decided to fill up over 280 vacant posts of General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM). Meghalaya health minister AL Hek informed that the department will soon issue advertisement for filling up 280 vancant posts of GNM in the state.
Hek statement came after a delegation of bonded GNM nurses led by former Assembly deputy speaker Sanbor Shullai met him and appealed to the government to consider giving direct appointment as was done for the 1st batch.
On this, Hek however said that it has never been the policy of the government to give direct appointment.
Earlier speaking to reporters, the GNM nurses alleged that earlier the GNM passed out students were appointed directly against the sanctioned/vacant post. “We appeal to the government to also apply the same yardstick for the different batches (2010-2012) as well,” they said.
They also claimed that as per the bond signed with the state government, after completing 3 ½ years course, they have to serve the government for a period of 3 years and if any vacancy occurs they would be directly appointed.
The GNM members also alleged that the state government has decided to terminate the bond without giving any official information.
When sought for clarification on the issue, Hek said that as per the condition of the bond signed by them it only stated –“On completion of the training, they are to serve the state for 3 years ‘if asked’ by the government to do so in any part of the state in such scale of pay and allowances sanctioned by the state.”
Hek further stated that the decision to terminate the bond is to allow the department for issuing advertisement of the vacant posts. “All eligible candidates whether bonded or non-bonded can apply and compete for the posts,” Hek said.
On the other hand, Shullai said that the minister has assured the delegation that he would endorse it to the Additional Chief Secretary in-charge Health department to examine the appeal of the bonded GNM.
Pointing out at the shortage of manpower faced by the different CHCs and PHCs across the state, Shullai said that the government should consider absorbing and utilizing the services of these bonded GNM, who are already having the required experiences.-By Our Reporter
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