This recruitment is part of a larger initiative spearheaded by Chief Minister MK Stalin, who previously announced the creation of 708 Urban Health and Wellness Centres within the Greater Chennai Corporation and the surrounding region. Following this, in June 2023, CM Stalin inaugurated 500 wellness centres, including 140 within Chennai.
Medical Dialogues had previously reported that as many as 500 Urban Health and Wellness Centres (UHWCs) spread across the state were virtually inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin. The UHWCs, intended to function as ancillary units of Urban Primary Health Centres, are located in areas under civic bodies such as corporations, including the Greater Chennai Corporation and municipalities.
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As per the recent media reports by DT Next, Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine Dr T S Selvavinayagam stated that the doctors will be paid a monthly salary of Rs 60,000, while nurses will receive Rs 18,000 per month. The healthcare centres will operate in two shifts from 8 am to 12 pm and from 4 pm to 8 pm, providing urban residents with greater flexibility in accessing healthcare services throughout the day. Additionally, patients will have the option to consult with doctors via video conferencing for remote treatment.
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According to Daily Thanthi, in this situation, the remaining 208 urban health centers are to be started. Applications have been invited for the appointment of doctors and nurses to work there. 208 doctors and nurses and 832 medical staff will be appointed there on a contractual basis on behalf of the District Health Association.
Candidates interested in applying for these positions are required to submit their applications by March 24. After the submission deadline, the selected applicants will be invited for interviews on April 1. The results of these interviews are expected to be announced on April 2, 2025.
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