Mexico opens primary care hiring drive with 20,000 peso salary

Mexico's federal government will open a hiring drive on September 14 for medical and nursing staff to work in new primary care clinics, part of a broader plan to expand universal health access. The estimated salary for doctors is around 20,000 pesos per month, with details to be finalized in the official call Source: El Heraldo de México. The application period runs until October 31, and interested candidates can find requirements on the portal serviciouniversaldesalud.gob.mx Source: Milenio.

Who can apply

The call is open to physicians, nurses with bachelor's degrees, technical nursing staff, and nursing assistants. Notably, retired medical professionals are encouraged to participate and can receive additional pay without suspending their pensions Source: Milenio. Deputy Health Secretary Eduardo Clark emphasized that retirees could work flexible shifts, such as weekends, to contribute their experience Source: Milenio.

Timeline and scope

President Claudia Sheinbaum outlined the broader initiative, which includes more than 12,000 clinics. Community health committees will be formed starting September 14 to help adapt sites, and from September to December, "Farmacias del Bienestar" will be upgraded for the "Salud casa por casa" program. Clinic operations under the Universal Health Service and IMSS Bienestar are set to begin in January Source: El Heraldo de México.

Salary details

While the 20,000-peso figure is an estimate, Clark noted that salaries will be aligned with market rates for general practitioners. The specific amounts by clinic type and shift will be published in the September 14 call Source: El Heraldo de México. Both sources agree on the key dates and the pension compatibility for retirees, though neither provides exact salary figures for nurses.