The Taraba State Government has approved the recruitment of 550 health personnel into its secondary health care system as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state.
The approval includes 400 nurses and 150 medical records officers aimed at addressing manpower shortages and improving service delivery in secondary health facilities.
This was contained in a statement issued on Monday in Jalingo by the Commissioner for Information and Re-orientation, Barr. Zainab Usman.
According to the statement, the recruitment is being carried out under the Taraba State Health Service Management Board and follows a public advertisement that attracted over 4,000 applications from qualified candidates across the state’s 16 local government areas.
It noted that the exercise is currently ongoing, with screening and interviews conducted in line with principles of transparency, merit, fairness and equal opportunity to ensure only qualified candidates are selected.
The statement added that successful applicants would be deployed to secondary health facilities across the state based on identified manpower needs.
It explained that the deployment strategy is designed to bridge staffing gaps, improve efficiency in healthcare delivery, and expand access to quality medical services, particularly in underserved communities.
The government said the initiative is part of broader reforms to reposition the health sector through strategic human resource development, infrastructure upgrades, and sustained investment in modern medical equipment.
It reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to building a responsive and efficient healthcare system capable of meeting the needs of citizens and improving overall well-being across the state.
