New Delhi:Special Correspondent: Arun Sharma

Reaffirming its commitment to humanitarian values alongside medical excellence, Safdarjung Hospital extended a strong message of empathy and institutional support by issuing appointment letters to 16 candidates under the Compassionate Appointment Scheme.


The appointments include 06 Lower Division Clerks (LDCs) and 10 Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), offering dignity, stability and a new beginning to families that have faced personal hardship.


Hospital Administration Leads with Sensitivity and Responsibility
At a formal yet emotionally resonant ceremony, Dr. Sandeep Bansal, Director, Safdarjung Hospital, personally handed over the appointment letters to the newly recruited staff members.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Bansal emphasized that:
The objective of compassionate appointments is not merely employment, but social security with dignity
Employees must uphold honesty, empathy and dedication
Patient care and institutional dignity should always remain the highest priority
He noted that Safdarjung Hospital stands not only as a center of treatment, but also as a pillar of support for its extended institutional family.


Message of Motivation from Senior Medical Leadership
Encouraging the new appointees, Dr. Charu Bamba, Medical Superintendent, highlighted the importance of:
Institutional discipline
Teamwork
A culture of service and accountability
She stressed that every staff member, regardless of role, contributes meaningfully to the hospital’s functioning and public trust.
Similarly, Dr. Rekha Tirkey, Additional Medical Superintendent (AMS), inspired the appointees to perform their duties with integrity, responsibility and a strong sense of service, reminding them that compassion in healthcare begins from within the institution.


Dignified Presence and Emotional Milestones
The presence of Mr. Ganesh Kumar (DDA) added to the dignity of the occasion.
For the newly appointed employees, the ceremony marked a turning point filled with hope, relief and renewed confidence, visibly reflected in their expressions.


Safdarjung Hospital: Beyond Healthcare, A Human Institution
The programme concluded with best wishes for the bright future of the appointees.


Through this initiative, Safdarjung Hospital once again demonstrated that it is not only a premier healthcare institution, but also a model of compassionate governance, where service, sensitivity and social responsibility go hand in hand.


The event stood as a powerful reminder that true public institutions heal not just bodies, but lives.