Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 12: A delegation of the Doctors’ Association Jammu (DAJ) led by its president Dr Balvinder Singh today met Dr Poonam Sethi and discussed several issues concerning doctors and healthcare professionals in the Jammu division.
During the meeting, the delegation raised the issue of time-bound promotions for doctors, stating that delays in promotions were affecting the morale of medical officers and specialists. It also highlighted problems related to the generation and clearance of Annual Performance Reports (APR) and Periodic Appraisal Reports (PAR), saying that timely completion of these formalities was essential for career progression and administrative efficiency.
Another major issue discussed was the transfer policy in the Health Department. Representatives of the association urged the authorities to frame a transparent and time-bound transfer mechanism to ensure fairness and smooth functioning of healthcare institutions. They pointed out that transfers of consultants in the department had not taken place for the last more than five years despite the designated transfer window in April.
The Association further said that many consultants had been posted at the same place for over ten years and were awaiting transfers.
Dr Sethi assured the delegation that genuine concerns of doctors would be examined sympathetically and proactive steps would be taken to streamline procedures and improve the working environment in the department.
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