Over 130 Medical Posts Vacant as Hospital Expands to 750-Bed Facility
Key Points:
- MGM Hospital operates with 178 doctors against required strength of 309
- Medical college wing faces severe faculty shortage across departments
- Hospital administration seeks external recruitment to maintain patient care
JAMSHEDPUR – The expanded 750-bed MGM Hospital faces a severe staffing crisis with over 40% of medical positions remaining unfilled.
The hospital struggles to maintain adequate healthcare services. Currently, only 178 doctors serve at this major government facility.
Moreover, the medical college division faces acute faculty shortages. Only 24 professors work against 34 sanctioned posts.
“We are managing patient care with limited resources,” remarked a senior hospital administrator. The situation needs urgent attention.
Staff Distribution
Meanwhile, the hospital has approval for 309 medical positions. However, 131 posts remain vacant across departments.
Furthermore, only 10 associate professors currently serve. The hospital requires 40 associate professors for optimal functioning.
Impact on Healthcare
On the other hand, existing faculty members handle dual responsibilities. They must balance teaching duties with patient care.
Additionally, five departments completely lack professors. This shortage affects both medical education and healthcare delivery.
Administrative Response
Meanwhile, the hospital administration has approached higher authorities about the staffing crisis. They seek quick recruitment solutions.
In contrast to the expanded infrastructure, staff strength remains inadequate. The new 750-bed facility demands more medical professionals.
