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The general staffing position improved so that few key
posts remained unfilled by the end of the year. On the
whole the Department has been fortunate in recruiting, and
retaining officers of a high quality. In some Sections, notably the
Public Health Inspectorate, recruitment was unsatisfactory and at the
end of the year four posts of District Public Health Inspector remained
unfilled. It had not been found possible by the end of the year to fill
the important post of Health Education Officer, nor had the Authority
been able to recruit any Pyschiatric Social Workers.
The work of consolidating the services, and planning for expansion
proceeded smoothly during the year. Staff co-operation within
the Department, and with other Departments and other voluntary
and statutory bodies was good.
I wish to express my appreciation to the Chairman and Members
of the Health Committee for the consideration and courtesy they have
shown to me during the year.
My thanks are also due to all members of the Health Department
staff for the loyal and efficient manner in which they have carried out
their duties during the year. I would especially like to thank Mr.
Cockell, the Chief Public Health Inspector, and Mr. Atkinson, my
Chief Administrative Officer, for their contributions in connection
with the preparation of this Report.
I am also indebted to my colleagues in other Departments for
their ready help and co-operation on all occasions.
I have the honour to be,
Your obedient Servant,
P. J. DOODY,
Medical Officer of Health.
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