New scheme of service for doctors, dentists on the way
The Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation SIBC) released this news bulletin tonight, 8 January 2018 (quote)
�The Solomon Islands Medical Association and the Ministry of Public Service on behalf of the Government are expected to sign the updated scheme of service for the country�s medical doctors and dentists this week.
�Solomon Islands Medical Association President Dr Claude Posala said the document contains instructions and details of doctors� remunerations and other benefits in the public service.
�The revised scheme is undergoing a final review and should be ready for the Government and SIMA to sign later this week.
�Dr Posala said the current scheme of service is a 10-year-old document that was due for review in 2015.
�The medical association, which has nearly 200 members, rejected two previous proposals for new schemes of service before planning a strike.
�SIMA deferred the strike �and called them off at the end of last month after discussions with Government ministries.�
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