Key Takeaways
- Punjab Finance Department mandates legal requirements for new appointments.
- Approval from finance and administrative sectors is necessary for legal appointments.
- Selection Board headed by Punjab Chief Secretary must approve salary packages.
The Punjab Finance Department has issued strict guidelines for the appointment of new staff at Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital in Lahore, ensuring all processes adhere to legal requirements.
According to the department, no new appointments can be made without prior approval from both the finance and administrative sectors, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability.
The process for appointing additional clinical and non-clinical staff is currently underway, with the Board of Governors having approved 211 new vacancies, while 260 others were also cleared.
The Selection Board, headed by the Punjab Chief Secretary, must approve the salary packages for these new appointments, ensuring fair and equitable remuneration.
All expenses related to the new appointments will be covered from the allocated budget, as confirmed by the Punjab Finance Department.
The department stated that only those appointments will be considered legal if they are made with the approval of the Punjab government’s Finance Department.
These measures are aimed at maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the hospital’s operations, ensuring that all staff are appointed through a transparent and regulated process.
The guidelines underscore the commitment of the Punjab government to uphold standards and ensure that the hospital continues to provide high-quality healthcare services.
