Uttarakhand Plans IAS and PCS Appointments at Doon, Haldwani Medical Colleges to Ease Administrative Burden on Doctors
The Uttarakhand government is considering appointing IAS and PCS officers to handle administrative responsibilities at Doon Medical College and Government Medical College, Haldwani. The proposal envisages two dedicated administrative positions to allow doctors to concentrate on their medical and academic duties.
The Uttarakhand government is considering a proposal to appoint dedicated administrative officers at two major government medical colleges in the state to improve institutional management and reduce the administrative workload currently handled by doctors.
The proposal covers Doon Medical College and Government Medical College, Haldwani, and envisages the creation of two positions – Administrative Officer and Superintendent (Administration).
Under the proposed arrangement, the Administrative Officer’s post would be assigned to a junior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer with at least five years of work experience, while a senior Provincial Civil Services (PCS) officer would be appointed as Superintendent (Administration).
The proposal was taken up following a letter from Medical Education Director Dr. Ashutosh Sayana. The government has reportedly agreed in principle to creating the posts, subject to a clear definition of the responsibilities and powers attached to them.
Two Administrative Posts Proposed for Medical Colleges
The proposed administrative structure would include the following positions:
* Administrative Officer: A junior IAS officer with a minimum of five years of work experience.
* Superintendent (Administration): A senior PCS officer belonging to the Grade Pay 7600 category.
The government wants the duties, authority and jurisdiction of the two officers to be clearly specified before the appointments are made.This is intended to prevent overlapping responsibilities or potential conflicts with the existing administrative authorities within the medical colleges.
Why Does Uttarakhand Want IAS and PCS Officers in Medical Colleges?
Currently, doctors in Uttarakhand’s government medical colleges are also entrusted with various administrative responsibilities alongside their medical, teaching and institutional duties.
According to the report, the existing arrangement has sometimes resulted in disagreements among doctors over the handling of administrative matters. The proposed appointments are intended to separate administrative management from medical and academic responsibilities.
By assigning specified administrative functions to IAS and PCS officers, the government hopes to enable doctors to devote more time to patient care, teaching and other professional responsibilities.The move could also bring greater administrative coordination and accountability to the functioning of the two institutions.
Haldwani Medical College Preparing Its Proposal
Government Medical College, Haldwani, Principal Dr. Ajay Arya said the Directorate had sought a detailed proposal specifying the duties and responsibilities of the proposed Administrative Superintendent or Superintendent (Administration).
He said the college was preparing the required document, which would subsequently be forwarded to the government and the Directorate of Medical Education.The process is currently underway, and the final administrative structure will depend on the framework approved by the state government.
Final Responsibilities Await Government Approval
The proposal covers Doon Medical College and Government Medical College, Haldwani. Although the government has agreed in principle to creating the two posts, the appointments and their precise administrative powers are yet to be finalised.
The initiative represents an effort to bring dedicated civil administration expertise into government medical colleges while allowing doctors to focus more closely on their core medical and academic responsibilities.
