LUCKNOW, July 12 -- In a major step towards strengthening its healthcare delivery system, the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) has announced the recruitment of 1,200 permanent nursing officers as part of its ongoing institutional expansion and restructuring efforts. With many new departments and centres set to open in the coming months, officials say that strengthening the nursing cadre is critical to sustaining quality care. "We are entering a phase of rapid departmental growth, and it is essential to have a dedicated and permanent workforce in place. Permanent staff not only bring a higher degree of accountability, but also ensure continuity in patient care," a senior SGPGI official told HT. Medical superintendent Prof Rajesh Harshvardhan said: "SGPGIMS is strengthening the workforce not only for present needs, but also for future demands, reinforcing its commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centric healthcare." This workforce would be crucial with the commissioning of several key facilities at SGPGIMS, including the head and neck surgery department, advanced diabetes centre, department of infectious diseases, Saloni Heart Centre and an advanced peadiatric centre. The notification for the nursing officer posts has been published on the SGPGIMS website, with the application window open till July 18, 2025. The move is expected to significantly reduce the workload on existing staff and boost the overall efficiency of hospital operations. htc...