Lahore, September 30, 2021 (PPI-OT):Punjab Health Minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid has approved hirings for a number of new seats in the Fatima Jinnah Medical University’s 26th Syndicate meeting here on Thursday. Present in the meeting were Secretary Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department Dr. Asif Tufail, Vice Chancellor Professor Amir Zaman Khan, Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Shirin Khawar, MS Ganga Rama Hospital Professor Dr. Athar, MS Govt Shahdara Hospital Dr. Sabahat, Professor Javed Chaudhry and officials of Finance, Higher Education and other departments. Pro Vice Chancellor presented the agenda items of the meeting.

The Chair approved the minutes of the 25th Syndicate meeting. The Health Minister asked MS Shahdara Hospital to improve performance of the hospital and identify work shirkers. The Chair approved extension in contract of five employees and sanctioned hiring at vacant position of Deputy Director Procurement. The Criteria for new examiners and new supervisors was given approval. Further, the Minister approved the position of Assistant Professor Dermatology, Professor of Family Medicines and Assistant Professor vascular Surgery.

Approval was granted for purchase of 400 gowns, procurement of IT equipment, chemical and kits. The chair approved procurement of medical and lab equipment and furniture for the University. Approval was also granted for security and janitorial services as well as seats for house keepers and bio medical engineers. The Health Minister said, “Research in teaching hospitals is under special focus. Pakistani graduates from teaching Institutions are raising Pakistani flags around the world. We are providing all facilities to students in Teaching Institutions.”

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