Promotion For Medical Officers

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- About 1,000 medical officers in grade U41 who have been functioning as specialist doctors can now breathe a sigh of relief following an announcement that they will be promoted to grade U48 as medical specialists soon.
Health Minister Datuk Dr Chua Soi Lek said a proposal for their promotion had been submitted to the Public Service Department (PSD).
"I am made to understand the PSD will hold a meeting to discuss the matter end of the month," he told reporters at the Parliament lobby here Thursday.
He said the promotion would involve local and foreign medical officers with at least two years experience.
"It is not fair to have medical specialists being paid and given posts as medical officers," he added.
Chua said the government wanted to give recognition to medical officers in grade U41 for fulfilling their responsibilities despite being paid a salary which did not commensurate with their job.
"When they have reached the U48 post, the medical specialist will receive RM2,000 more than those in U41 ... they also get to be appointed as division or unit heads," he added.
Chan also said that the Competency Level Appraisal (PTK) course for medical specialists would be reduced to four days from two weeks previously.