Hospitals in Southern Cebu have initiated a massive recruitment drive recently.
The Province of Cebu has launched a comprehensive mass hiring drive to fill 1,667 vacant positions across 16 Capitol-run hospitals, aiming to significantly strengthen the province’s healthcare services[1]. The hiring drive covers a wide range of roles, including nurses, midwives, doctors, dentists, pharmacists, radiologists, administrative aides, engineers, laboratory technicians, sanitation inspectors, medical specialists, laundry workers, drivers, and cooks[1][2].
The positions span various salary grades from SG 1 to SG 26, with corresponding monthly salaries ranging from ₱13,807 (SG 1) to ₱127,876 (SG 26)[1]. The exact hiring numbers per hospital and position will be based on staffing assessments by the Department of Health 7 and the Cebu Provincial Health Office, with recommendations subject to final approval by the governor’s office[1].
Out of the vacant positions, 1,513 have budgets, while 154 are still waiting for allocation[1]. The hiring will depend on the staffing requirements of the provincial hospitals and 12 district hospitals, as assessed by the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH 7) and the Cebu Provincial Health Office (CPHO)[1].
Governor Pamela Baricuatro initiated this initiative, considering increasing the salaries of nurses and doctors to attract them to work for the government[1]. Dr. Mary Ann Josephine Arsenal, CPHO officer-in-charge, expressed gratitude to the new governor for prioritizing programs and projects in the healthcare sector, stating that the lack of personnel is critically affecting the output of the hospitals managed by the capitol[1].
Assistant Provincial Administrator Aldwin Empaces stated on the capitol's Facebook page, "The governor’s marching order is, 'Get it done.'"[1]. Dr. Arsenal felt that the health sector and improvements in it are a priority for the new governor, and they felt overwhelmed by the full support from Governor Pam[1]. Recommendations have been submitted to the Office of the Governor for approval, with Governor Baricuatro urging to complete the hiring within the first 100 days of her term[1].
In summary, the mass hiring drive in Cebu aims to attract passionate and dedicated Cebuanos to join the healthcare workforce, improving service delivery province-wide.
| Position Types | Salary Grades | Approximate Salary Range (PHP) | |-------------------------------|---------------|--------------------------------------| | Nurses, Midwives, Doctors, etc.| SG 1 - SG 26 | ₱13,807 (SG 1) up to ₱127,876 (SG 26)|
Qualified applicants are expected to meet the professional requirements corresponding to each healthcare role, which typically include relevant medical or technical degrees and licenses, though specific qualifications per position were not detailed in the available sources[1][2].
- The health sector in Cebu, Philippines, is undergoing a transformative change with the launch of a massive hiring drive to fill 1,667 vacant positions across 16 Capitol-run hospitals.
- This initiative, spearheaded by Governor Pamela Baricuatra, seeks to attract passionate and dedicated individuals to join the healthcare workforce, aiming to improve service delivery province-wide.
- The positions span various salary grades, ranging from SG 1 to SG 26, catering to professionals from various medical-conditions and health-and-wellness fields, such as nurses, doctors, dentists, and pharmacists.
