The Jigawa State Government has given the nod for the recruitment of 1,124 health personnel earlier engaged as casual workers under the State Government’s J-Health programme. A statement by the Jigawa State Commissioner for Information, Youths, Sports, and Culture, Alhaji Sagir Musa, disclosed this on Friday the 1st of December 2023.
He revealed that the State Executive Council gave the approval for this exercise during the State Executive Council meeting held on Thursday 30th November 2023.
“The SEC has, on Thursday, November 30, 2023, deliberated and approved the employment of 1,124 health workers (J-Health) in permanent and pensionable engagements.”
The commissioner maintained that the development is in keeping with Governor Umar Namadi administration’s resolve in promoting access to affordable healthcare services in the state.
While giving a breakdown of areas of employment which include 200 medical personnel, 40 medical doctors, 30 pharmacists, 20 nurses, as well as 20 biological lab scientists, 15 community health workers, 10 dental therapists, 10 physiotherapists, five medical imaging specialists, 40 certified nurses, he added that 10 science laboratory technicians and other relevant fields would be deployed to the 281 primary health facilities across the state.
“The confirmation of the 924 J-Health ad hoc status is, however, subject to examination to be conducted by the state Ministry of Health”.
“The council also approved the engagement of 1,000 indigenes that studied health-related courses into the J-Health scheme to replace those that gained permanent employment.”
Musa stated that the Jigawa State Government has also approved the sum of N959.2m for salaries and allowances’ payment for the potential 1,124 health workers expected to join the Jigawa State’ workforce.
