The Fundação Paraibana de Gestão em Saúde, commonly referred to as Fundação PB Saúde, has recently concluded its recruitment exam to fill positions within the organization's health system. The exam, conducted by the Instituto de Desenvolvimento Educacional, Cultural e Assistencial Nacional (Idecan), took place over the weekend of December 14 and 15, 2024, across multiple cities including João Pessoa, Campina Grande, Guarabira, and Patos.
Beginning the process, the gabaritos, or exam answers, were made available online the next day, December 16, 2024. Candidates can access their results through the official Idecan website. This recruitment drive offers a total of 1,455 immediate vacancies among 86 various positions, with the potential for salaries reaching up to R$ 12,000 for highly qualified medical roles.
Exam participants faced approximately 75 multiple-choice questions covering areas such as Portuguese language, the legislation governing the public health system (SUS), specific laws related to PB Saúde, and specialized knowledge pertinent to the job roles they applied for. To pass the exam, candidates needed to achieve at least 50% of the total points and could not score zero on any individual section.
According to local reporting, "Os gabaritos do concurso da Fundação PB Saúde podem ser conferidos pela internet," indicating the importance placed on transparency and access to results for the candidates. This open-access approach is expected to facilitate the candidates' interaction with the exam results.
Those who succeed on the exams will undergo several additional steps of evaluation. Besides the objective assessment, the recruitment process includes the evaluation of candidates' qualifications and titles, aimed at ranking applicants based on their credentials. An additional consideration for candidates with disabilities is included, which consists of biopsychosocial evaluations to determine their eligibility for designated positions adapted for their needs.
Salary levels fluctuate considerably depending on the position applied for. Entry-level roles with high school qualifications might start around R$ 1,698, whereas specialized medical positions could command salaries nearing R$ 12,000. The pay scale reflects the discernible differences required for roles across the health services sector, which has distinct requirements for skill and education.
Response timelines are also outlined post-exam. The preliminary results with gabaritos are set for public disclosure on January 27, 2025. Candidates wishing to appeal any results have two days post-publication to contest scoring, ensuring fairness throughout the recruitment process. Final results of the exam are expected to be announced on January 24, 2025.
Overall, this recruitment initiative not only aims to fill urgent staffing needs within the Fundação PB Saúde but also provides candidates with the opportunity to strengthen the health services available within Paraíba, addressing the growing demand for public health professionals. The forthcoming roster of select candidates will significantly impact the quality of care offered by the region's health systems.
