The Ministry of Health has revoked the internship postings for 348 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students citing non-compliance with internship eligibility requirements.
In a statement on Tuesday, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale noted that the decision to revoke the internship postings was reached after careful consideration and in accordance with the Public Service Commission Internship Policy.
“The Ministry of Health wishes to inform the public that it has revoked the internship postings for 348 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students.” Noted CS Duale.
Adding that: “This decision was made after careful consideration and in accordance with the Public Service Commission Internship Policy and Guidelines for the Public Service (2016) and the Ministry of Health’s Internship Policy for Healthcare Professionals (February 2020).”
According to the policies, internship placement is only available to individuals who have completed their studies, officially graduated, and obtained clearance from their regulatory body.
Duale said, unfortunately, the affected BScN students have not yet officially graduated and therefore do not meet the eligibility criteria for internship placement.
The CS reaffirmed committed to upholding fairness and integrity in the placement process, ensuring that priority is given to individuals who have completed their studies and obtained the necessary clearance.
“The current public service commission internship establishment ceilings provide for 2,000 BScN intern positions annually, which are subject to structured inter-agency processes, including budgeting, workforce planning, and regulatory compliance.” He remarked.
Despite the revocations, Duale reiterated its committed to providing opportunities for healthcare professionals to gain practical experience and develop their skills through the ministry’s internship program.
