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OYSPHCB Recruitment:About 16,000 Candidates sit for CBT Exam

Oyo state Primary Health Care Board on Thursday concluded a two-day Computer-Based examination for applicants vying for various positions.

While monitoring the exercise at the University of Ibadan Distant Learning Center, Ajibode,Ibadan, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi explained that the recruitment exercise is significant as it will help to bridge the human resource gap that the primary health sector is facing.

The Commissioner explained that about 16,000 applicants sat for the CBT exam.

She added that Governor Seyi Makinde approved 30% of the recruitment for the first time, while subsequent exercises will take care of the rest.

According to her, the recruitment exercise will take care of the different categories of workers that are needed at the Primary Health Care Centers such as Community Health Extension Workers, Pharmacy Technicians, Community Health Workers, Medical Officers of Health among others .

“Their recruitment will further promote quality healthcare delivery in Oyo State.

In his remarks, the Chairman, Oyo State House Committee on Health, Hon. Saminu Badamosi, applauded Governor Seyi Makinde for approving the recruitment exercise, adding that he prioritized the health sector of the state.

Also speaking, the Executive Secretary, Oyo State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Muyideen Olatunji explained that the Minimum Service Package (MSP) Document which was prepared by the Board revealed a huge gap in the human resource aspect, which prompted Governor to approve the recruitment exercise to commence.

He maintained that the present administration has renovated about 264 PHCs across the State, which are fully equipped, hence people to be employed now are the ones to work at the various Health Centres.

He added that this will afford people access to qualitative healthcare across the State.

Dr. Olatunji reiterated that the candidates invited for the CBT exam were those who applied since 2021 and the CBT exam, is the first step, after which it will be followed by an oral interview.

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