Arab Times, 13 January 2025: The Health Ministry has announced the implementation of updated regulations aimed at improving the management of employees working under the “wage-for-work” system.

This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance organisational efficiency and update the ministry’s employee database.

The new regulations require all sectors to submit detailed information about authorised personnel who can approve worker lists.

This data, which includes the employee’s name, civil ID number, job title, and official email address, is crucial for ensuring accurate data entry through the electronic form.

Additionally, the regulations mandate the submission of a complete employee data sheet after data entry.

This sheet must be signed and sealed by the employee’s direct manager and department head before being sent via the Injaz program to the office of the Assistant Undersecretary for Administrative Affairs.

The updated rules also stipulate that any internal or external employee transfers will only be allowed following an official decision from the Assistant Undersecretary for Administrative Affairs, contingent upon obtaining the necessary legal and administrative approvals.

Furthermore, all transfer decisions made in 2024, including those already approved, must be reviewed.

This review process will enable the ministry to address deficits and surpluses effectively.

These measures are designed to enhance work systems, ensure a fair distribution of employees based on actual needs, and increase transparency and data accuracy.

The Health Ministry has called on all relevant departments to fully cooperate to ensure the success of these updated procedures and achieve the desired outcomes.

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