THE Government has assured and guaranteed returning and recently graduated medical students that there are jobs available and that they will be absorbed in the Public Service upon their return.
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr Cedric Alependava revealed this when he accompanied the Education minister, Dick Ha’amori and his delegation to witness the graduation of 22 doctors in Havana, Cuba recently.
Dr Alependava revealed 2014 will see a record number of doctors joining the public service.
He said that this year alone the number of graduate doctors not only from Cuba but also from other Universities ub PNG, Fiji and the Philippines will increase.
He added that this is the biggest ever number recorded since Solomon Islands gained its independence 36 years ago.
Dr Alependava also revealed that a similar number of doctors will join the public service next year upon graduating.
Meanwhile, Education minister Mr Ha’amori also called on doctors graduating with degrees not to be lured by financial opportunities abroad but to put their government and people first and return to work in the country.
He said that doctors coming back home are each guaranteed a job.
The Education Minister’s call was met with positive responses as returning students from Cuba have assured the government they will be back home to serve the country.
By JEREMY INIFIRI