LAHORE– Punjab has finalized preparations for the introduction Online E-Transfers system for the medical staff and this system will soon be put in place, said Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid here on Saturday.
The Minister called a review meeting to monitor the progress made so far at the Committee Room of the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department. Secretary Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Capt (Retd) Usman Younus, Special Secretary Ajmal Bhatti, former DG Health Dr. Akhtar Rashid, DG PFA Irfan Memon and HISDU team attended the meeting.
The Minister said as part of the E-Transfers system, staff of BPS-17 and above will be able to submit online applications for transfers and postings and this will make it easier for the staff as well as the administrators to introduce efficiency into the system.
“This will also put an end to the political influence and nepotism in the department as for as transfers are concerned. Once the applications are in the queue, applicants will be able to track the status and the progress of their applications online as well,” The Minister said.
“The app and the forms have been made easy and convenient for the and this will benefit the employees a great deal,” The Minister further added. Secretary PSH Department Capt (Retd) Usman Younus gave a detailed briefing on the progress made so far and the new features added into the app. The Minister also reviewed issues of the Management Cadre.
