Number permanent workers in the SAS has experienced a 64% increase since 2018, increasing from 48.500 professionals with permanent positions to a total of 79.606 currently. This was announced by the Andalusian Government's Minister of Health and Consumer Affairs, Rocío Hernández, during her speech at the plenary session of the Andalusian Parliament, where she defended the employment stabilization policies promoted by the regional government since Juanma Moreno became President of the Regional Government.
"We are moving toward a more fair, stable, and effective healthcare model, in which professionals can develop their careers with guarantees and job security." Hernández emphasized. In this regard, he highlighted that the Andalusian Health Service's total workforce now exceeds 128.000, representing a 27% increase compared to 2018.
A firm commitment to stabilization
The Andalusian Government has launched various Public Employment Opportunities (OEP) in recent years to advance the consolidation of healthcare jobs. The OEPs for 2022, 2023, and 2024 represent 21.953 positions, with the selection process beginning this April 2025.
The goal is for 94% of SAS professionals to have positions by the end of 2026., which would consolidate a stronger and more responsive public health system. This goal is part of the Andalusian Government's strategy to make public employment a pillar of stability for the system.
Improvement of working conditions and salaries
The Minister of Health has also underlined the continuous improvement of the working conditions of the permanent workers in the SASIn addition to contractual stability, progress has been made in the areas of remuneration, training, and retention of healthcare personnel. "We want our professionals' efforts to be fairly rewarded, both in their salaries and in their daily working conditions.", Hernandez highlighted.
One of the key pillars of this strategy is equalizing salaries with the national average. In recent years, the Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs has allocated resources to bring the salaries of Andalusian healthcare workers closer to those of other autonomous communities, eliminating inequalities that for years had generated comparative injustice.
Greater training and talent acquisition
The Andalusian Government has also focused on continuing education and the retention of professional talent. In this area, there has been a 55% increase in places offered for specialized training, which allows attracting new profiles and ensuring generational change in the workforce.
The highest stabilization rates are being recorded among healthcare personnel, with 59% stabilization among physicians. This demonstrates the positive impact of the measures adopted in consolidating the permanent workers in the SAS, especially in the categories most critical to the functioning of the system.
A more robust and committed model
With these policies, Juanma Moreno's government reinforces its commitment to a more stable, professionalized, and patient-centered public health model. The consolidation of permanent workers in the SAS not only guarantees labor rights, but also improves the continuity of care and quality of service.
By stabilizing employment, improving salaries, and promoting training, the Andalusian Government is positioning itself as a leader in the defense of quality public healthcare. "Our system needs motivated, confident, and committed professionals, and that can only be achieved by promoting job security and recognition.", concluded Hernandez.
