It was signed on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, and the decision was posted for the announcement of new positions of qualified doctors in the field of E.S.Y. in the Health Centers and in the 7 Health Regions (YPE) of the country, in the context of strengthening the medical staff in the Health Centers of the country.

In particular, by decision of the Deputy Minister of Health Irini Agapidakis, 324 positions of doctors in 12 specialties are allocated to the Health Centers of the whole country, in order to be staffed.

“The Ministry of Health continues to strengthen the NHS with the recruitment of new doctors, in order to ensure the smooth and quality provision of health services for all citizens”is typically mentioned in a relevant announcement.

At the same time, in view of the law on the Personal Doctor, which provides that all citizens must be registered by 1.06.2025, the Pathologists and General Practitioners of the Health Centers also assume the role of Personal Doctor.

It is recalled that 2,000 doctors, nurses and other staff are expected to be recruited for Primary Health Care.

The Deputy Minister of Health, Irini Agapidaki, stated in this regard:

“The announcement of the 324 positions of qualified doctors in the country’s Health Centers is part of the continuous strengthening of the National Health Service. We strengthen the NHS, contributing to the upgrading of health services and the strengthening of preventive care. It does not only concern the staffing of the Health Centers, but also the strengthening of the role of the Personal Doctor, who is the citizen’s first contact with the health system. Strengthening Primary Health Care is absolutely critical to ensuring quality health services in every corner of the country”.

When do applications start?

The announcement for the 324 positions starts with the submission of applications from November 28 at 12.00 (noon) until December 12 at 12.00 (noon) on the platform https://esydoctors.moh.gov.gr

See the announcement here