The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has castigated the recent move by the national and county governments to hire nurses on contract basis.
During a press conference held at a Naivasha hotel Tuesday, Mr Atwoli said the move is likely to discourage nurses from seeking jobs with the national and county governments.
During a summit held on Monday, it was resolved that nursing vacancies resulting from natural attrition will henceforth be filled on contract basis.
“Which government in the world talks about casualization of labour?” posed Mr Atwoli.
He said universities in the country are producing able workforce, questioning the rationale of hiring such professionals on contract.
The Cotu secretary-general called on the two levels of government to rethink the position if they are serious in addressing the shortcomings in the health sector.
In a joint statement on Monday, Health Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki and Council of Governors Chairman Wycliffe Oparanya (Kakamega) announced eight resolutions aimed at improving services.