Posts include doctors, technicians, nurses and support staff to strengthen hospital services
Srinagar, Apr 5: Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Sunday said that 64 posts have been created for the Bone & Joint Hospital to ensure smooth functioning of the newly inaugurated 120-bedded additional block.
In a post on X, Itoo said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, the completion and inauguration of the additional block was fast-tracked, with directions issued the same day to make the facility fully functional.
She added that while services were initially managed through internal arrangements, the creation of posts has now been approved with the concurrence of the Finance Department and the Council of Ministers.
Details shared in the post reveal that the sanctioned posts include senior residents in Orthopaedics, Medicine, Surgery, Radiology and Microbiology, along with Resident Medical Officers, Casualty Medical Officers, technicians, nurses, administrative staff and support staff, aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery at the hospital.
The minister said the move reflects the government’s commitment to not only creating infrastructure but also ensuring that healthcare facilities remain fully functional and accessible to the public.
As per the details shared, the sanctioned posts include 4 Senior Residents in Orthopaedics, 1 each in Medicine and Surgery, 3 in Radiology and 1 in Microbiology.
Besides, 3 Resident Medical Officers and 3 Casualty Medical Officers have also been created.
The posts further include 1 Accountant, 1 Accounts Assistant, 1 Head Assistant, 2 Section Officers and 2 Junior Assistants.
Among technical staff, 4 Anaesthesia Technicians, 2 Theatre Assistants, 1 Blood Bank Technician, 1 Lab Technician, 2 Lab Assistants, 1 Senior Physiotherapist, 2 X-Ray Technicians, 1 Chief X-Ray Technician and 1 ECG Technician have been sanctioned.
In addition, 1 Laundry Supervisor, 1 DG Operator, 1 Senior Plumber, 2 Theatre Nurses, 2 Senior Grade Nurses, 9 Junior Grade Nurses and 1 Lady Health Visitor have also been included. Support staff posts comprise 1 Blood Bank Attendant, 1 Anaesthesia Boy, 1 Theatre Anaesthesia Attendant, 1 Plaster Boy, 1 Physio Boy and 4 Nursing Orderlies.
The minister said the move reflects the government’s commitment to not only creating infrastructure but also ensuring that healthcare facilities remain fully functional and accessible to the public.
