Health

This department has been vested with the responsibility of maintaining and developing the health care system in W.B. Public health, sanitation and hospitals are the exclusive responsibilities of the State.

Minimum Age of Mother under Janani Suraksha Yojana

Removal of conditionalities associated with parity and minimum age of mother for institutional deliveries in high performing states (HPS), and for home deliveries in all the states under Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY).

Citizen Centric Fortnight to Improve Health Care Facilities

In order to further improve the provision of user-friendly amenities and environmental sanitation of different Health Care Facilities it is decided to launch a special campaign entitled CITIZEN CENTRIC FORTNIGHT during the period from 1st July 2013 to 15th July 2013.

State Nodal Officer for 24×7 Health Helpline

(a) Information regarding availability of essential service packages in State Government Run Health Facilities and (b) Assistance in availing the service packages rendered by the State Government Run Health Facilities.

Appointment of GDA (Gr. D) as recommended by PSC, WB

The original applications of the candidates along with other relevant papers like photocopies of mark sheet/admit card/caste certificate etc. are lying with this office under sealed cover. You are requested to authorise a competent person to collect the said documents from this end.

24×7 Health Helpline for Government Run Health Facilities

Each Health Facility would have to identify Facility Manager(s) who would remain responsible for responding to each call from the Health Helpline on behalf of the Hospital Authority. S/he will also have to remain responsible for updating the static database related to availability of Hospital Services

Pay Structure of WBDES and WBDS Cadre after 25 years of Service

Officers of the West Bengal Dental Education Service and West Bengal Dental Service cadre to move to pre-revised scale No. 19 (Pay Band No – 5 with Grade Pay – 8700/-) who have completed 25 years of continuous and satisfactory service with effect from – 1.12.2012.

Payment of JSY Benefit through A/c Payee Cheque

All potential JSY beneficiaries should be enrolled in MCTS portal. No payment can be made to a beneficiary unless her name is enrolled in MCTS portal; Entering Bank A/C Number in the RCH register;

West Bengal Nursing Personnel (Placement on Trainee Reserve) Rules, 2009

West Bengal Nursing Personnel (Placement on Trainee Reserve) Rules, 2009 shall be applicable for all categories of nursing personnel employed in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, and borne in the cadres of the West Bengal Nursing Service, the West Bengal General Service.

Ward Sister – Duties and Responsibilities

Ward sister is the first level supervisor and team leader of the unit. She is directly accountable to the Nursing Superintendent through Deputy Nursing Superintendent for ward management and patient care.

Staff Nurse – Duties and Responsibilities

Staff Nurse is the first level professional Nurse in the hospital set up. She will be skilled nurse, giving expert bed side care to patient and executing special technical duties in the special areas like OT, ICU etc.