The Kaduna State Government has recruited 1,800 health workers to address manpower shortages and strengthen primary healthcare service delivery across the state.
The recruitment exercise, which followed written and oral examinations as well as screening processes, was conducted on Monday in Kaduna, with successful candidates issued probationary appointment letters, according to the Kaduna State Primary Healthcare Board.
Speaking during the presentation of the appointment letters, the Executive Secretary of the State Primary Healthcare Board, Prof. Bello Yusuf-Jamo, said the recruitment was carried out on the directive of Governor Uba Sani, who approved the annual engagement of 1,800 health workers throughout his two terms in office as part of efforts to transform the primary healthcare sector and close workforce gaps.
Prof. Yusuf-Jamo explained that appointment letters were issued only after the completion of a rigorous recruitment process that included written and oral examinations, as well as comprehensive screening, to ensure transparency and merit.
He added that the list of successful candidates had been displayed at the board’s headquarters to enable beneficiaries to verify their names and collect their offer letters.
According to him, the recruitment exercise complements the state government’s ongoing revitalisation of primary healthcare facilities, including the provision of improved tools and infrastructure in more than 70 per cent of the state’s 1,119 primary healthcare centres.
Prof. Yusuf-Jamo said the screening process was conducted fairly to ensure that no qualified candidate was denied an opportunity.
“The board adhered strictly to transparency, diligence, competence, merit, and experience throughout the recruitment process. Thorough checks were necessary to uphold credibility,” he said.
He further disclosed that the recruitment slots were evenly distributed across the three senatorial districts, with all 23 local government areas receiving their fair share.
Prof. Yusuf-Jamo also revealed that plans were underway to recruit another batch of 1,800 health workers in the second phase of the exercise, adding that annual recruitment would continue to address manpower deficits in the primary healthcare sector.
While congratulating the newly recruited personnel, he urged them to remain committed, diligent, and dedicated in the discharge of their duties.
