Exceptional License Clears Path for Public Health Dental Surgeons

The General Directorate of Public Service and Administrative Reform has granted an exceptional license to organize a competition for the recruitment of general dental surgeons in public health for the year 2026. This approval, conveyed via an urgent telegram, allows the Public Health Establishment in Berdjia, Laghouat province, to proceed with a qualification-based competition.

This authorization responds to a request submitted by the local health establishment, which sought permission to organize the competition despite the current absence of a specific regulatory decision outlining the modalities for professional competitions and exams for these positions. The General Directorate's decision relies on the established provisions of Circular No. 7, dated April 28, 2011, which details the selection criteria for qualification-based recruitment in public service roles.

The exceptional nature of this approval facilitates the organization of the competition using existing standards, pending the issuance of a definitive framework for professional recruitment processes. Issued by M. Cherifi Sion, the Director General of Public Service and Administrative Reform, under the Prime Minister's delegation, this measure underscores the government's proactive approach to addressing staffing needs within the public health sector. A copy of the telegram was also disseminated to the heads of Public Service Inspectorates across the provinces for their information. The communication does not specify the number of available positions, the exact competition date, or detailed participation requirements.