Santa Cruz de Tenerife 28 Feb. (Europa Press) –
The Health Minister, Esther Monzón, announced this Friday during the Plenary Session of the Parliament of the Canary Islands that the Canary Health Service (SCS) will provide all its employees with 100% of the incentives for the variable productivity supplement tied to the attainment of objectives, which are executed each March.
This additional payment is received by the SCS staff based on the achievement of annual objectives that each service agrees upon with its respective management, as noted by the Ministry of the Regional Department in a statement.
Thus, this year, due to the “effort” in care activities and the implementation of programmes aimed at “improving services and reducing surgical waiting list delays”, it has been realised for the first time that “the waiting time for surgical intervention in the Canary Islands aligns with the national average,” leading to the decision that all staff members deserve the maximum remuneration established for each professional category.
“We have made a concerted effort to fulfil the agreements reached at the Sectorial Table, representing the workers of the Canary health service across health and non-health categories,” said Esther Monzón.
The Minister of the Regional Executive also recalled the “increase” in the Human Resources Budget for Health for 2025, which saw a rise of 6.18 per cent, totalling 2,431 million euros, as documented in the General Budget of the Autonomous Community.
She further emphasised the “historic data” achieved with a 9.5% reduction in the surgical waiting list compared to the cut-off of June 30, 2023, now with 30 days less. “The waiting list exceeding six months was then close to 9,500 patients, and we have decreased it by 23.4% over a year and a half,” she added.
As elucidated by the Ministry of Health, the entire SCS workforce will gain from this remuneration complement that is contingent upon the achievement of annually agreed objectives.
The incentive programme encompasses a 50% allocation aimed at achieving the general objectives of the Management Centre, whether it be a hospital or health centre, through the agreed management programme, with the remaining 50% allocated to meeting objectives specific to each service or health unit.
Additional “benefits”
Monzón also outlined “other measures that will benefit the workforce,” following the approval of the SCS, such as the right to a remuneration complement in cases of temporary disability, as well as for childbirth and care of a minor, and in instances of pregnancy-related risks, ensuring workers receive 100% of their ordinary remuneration.
Furthermore, among other details, the agreement has outlined a process for “open and ongoing” voluntary mobility for permanent staff, along with a temporary scheme aimed at attracting and retaining the talent of specialist health personnel, serving as a measure for loyalty and research development.
She also noted the recent establishment of a new level or fifth grade in the professional career framework, effective from January 1, 2025.
