Doctors who choose not to transition to the fixed establishment at the end of their contracts are unlikely to find jobs open to them in the public health sector, according to Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Presidency’s Department of Public Service Reginald Brotherson.
Speaking with Stabroek News on Tuesday, Brotherson explained that the government is committed to allowing bonded doctors to complete their contracts, but is not in favour of having a parallel public service. “This government has always said that it is not in favour of a parallel public service and has since taken steps to have those on contracted employment transitioned to the fixed establishment,” he explained.