Independent public service commission for health sector recommended

Health Reform Commission has suggested forming an independent public service commission dedicated to the health sector.

The commission made the recommendation in its report submitted to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on May 5.

The aim of the commission is to ensure greater transparency in recruitment and promotions within key positions.

According to the recommendation, the new body is to be empowered to oversee appointments and promotions for first-class, second-class and other significant posts in the health sector.

The commission also suggested forming a high-level search committee tasked with selecting candidates and making appointment recommendations for top positions.

The job positions include vice-chancellor, pro-vice-chancellor and treasurer of medical universities, as well as director generals and principals of medical colleges.

In November last year, a 12-member health reform commission was formed led by Prof Dr AK Azad Khan, president of the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh.