GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

ABSTRACT

A.P. Medical & Health Services Constitution of Screening Committee for selection
of District Medical & Health Officers Orders Issued.
HEALTH MEDICAL AND FAMILY WELFARE (B1) DEPARTMENT

G.O.RT.No. 780 Dated.15-09-2014.
Read the following:-

1) G.O.Rt.No.130, HM&FW (B1) Deptt., Dt.30.01.2010.
2) G.O.Rt.No.1981, HM&FW (B1) Deptt., Dt.25.11.2011.
3) From the DPH&FW, A.P., Hyd., Lr.Rc.No.8231/E1A/2014, Dt.08.8.2014.

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ORDER:

In the G.O. 1
st
read above, Government have constituted a Screening
Committee for selection of DM&HOs., in the State and also stipulated certain
guidelines to be adopted by the Screening Committee for preparation of the panel
for the said posts. Government in the G.O., 2
nd
read above have issued orders
withdrawing the said G.O.,

2. In the weekly review meeting with the HODs, it has been unanimously
agreed to put in place a mechanism by formulating definitive guidelines, for
selection of DM&HOs.

3. This is being proposed in view of the observation that at the District, the
DM&HO post is a critical functionary and there are statutory duties to be performed
by this Officer and he / she is expected to lead the team in the District in various
matters in public health importance. Therefore, in order to streamline the postings
of DM&HOs., Government hereby constitute a Screening Committee with the
following Members:

1. Principal Secretary to Government,
Health, Medical & Family Welfare Department
A.P. Secretariat, Hyderabad Chairman &
Convenor

2. Commissioner of Health & Family Welfare,
A.P. Hyderabad Member

3. Director of Public Health and Family Welfare,
A.P. Hyderabad Member

4. The above Screening Committee shall shortlist a panel of 30 names of Civil
Surgeons annually or whenever needed and propose the list for consideration while
issuing postings as DM&HOs, with a principle that no Officer would be posted in
their native District.

5. The Screening Committee constituted above shall adopt the following
guidelines for preparation of the panel of DM&HOs. :-

a) to examine the candidature from vigilance angle. Persons having no
disciplinary proceedings against them and have not indulged in any
acts of moral turpitude only shall be considered.

b) Those who have a field experience for not less than 3 years in the
capacity of Dy. DM&HO / Addl. DM&HO shall be considered.

c) Preference be given to those who have a Diploma / Degree in Public
Health.
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d) Seniority shall also be taken into consideration.

e) Native district of the candidate shall invariably be mentioned against
his name in the panel to avoid being posted there.

f) Candidates with aptitude / knowledge of Public Health be given
preference.

g) A tenure of atleast 2 years must be given and with each of them there
must be an agreement of performance achievement. Hence, in each
District, the performance indicators will be examined and realistic
targets and outcomes will be defined for each DM&HO. This review will
go into personal record of concerned individuals.

(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH)

L.V. SUBRAHMANYAM
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

To
The Commissioner of Health and Family Welfare, A.P. Hyderabad.
The Director of Public Health and Family Welfare, A.P. Hyderabad.
The OSD to Honble Minister (HM&FW).
The P.S. to Principal Secretary to Honble C.M.
The P.S. to Principal Secretary to Government, HM&FW Department.
Sf/Sc.

//FORWARDED :: BY ORDER//


SECTION OFFICER.