A recent analysis of government departments in the state has revealed significant staff shortages thereby presenting challenges to effective service delivery and administration. This shortage, however, seems to be symptomatic of a larger problem. When visiting a government department including hospitals, it is not uncommon to encounter a shortage of personnel, with employees expressing their concerns about limited resources and the burden of additional work. At the same time, the number of patients approaching government hospitals is increasing. The most important is that there are not enough doctors and nurses in government hospitals. Promotions among the staffs and subsequent transfers also adds to the woes. It’s clear that new posts must be created to effectively deliver services to the people. The government must mandatorily notify vacancies in its offices at employment exchanges. The government must fill the vacant posts on priority with merit basis in a time-bound manner, and not on political influence or through back door. Recruiting and selecting people on merit and skills is the right way. it’s a process of determining which candidates have the abilities, knowledge, and skills considered most suitable for the job.
