Key data
| Regulation | Resolution 1902/2026, of June 12, from the Management Board of OSI Ezkerraldea-Enkarterri-Cruces |
|---|---|
| Publication | July 14, 2026 (BOE, BOPV and Osakidetza website) |
| Entry into force | Not specified |
| Affected parties | Medical specialists in Endocrinology and Nutrition from SNS or Osakidetza |
| Category | Public Sector — Healthcare |
| Position announced | Head of Healthcare Section of Endocrinology and Nutrition — Cruces Hospital (Barakaldo) |
| Application deadline | 15 business days from the last publication in official bulletins |
| Convening body | OSI Ezkerraldea-Enkarterri-Cruces (Osakidetza) |
The Integrated Healthcare Organization Ezkerraldea-Enkarterri-Cruces opens the door to the leadership of the Endocrinology and Nutrition Section of one of the Basque Country's reference hospitals. Resolution 1902/2026, of June 12, published simultaneously on July 14, 2026 in the BOE, in the BOPV and on the Osakidetza website, regulates the merit-based competition to fill this clinical management position.
The process combines the evaluation of the curriculum with the public defense of a management project, which requires specific preparation beyond the professional record.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution announces a merit-based competition to fill the leadership of the Healthcare Section of Endocrinology and Nutrition at Cruces Hospital. The process is structured in two main phases:
| Phase | Content | Minimum requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Merit evaluation | Documented curriculum submitted by the candidate | At least half of the total maximum score |
| Management project | Management project report defended publicly before the selection panel | At least half of the maximum score for this phase |
To be appointed, the candidate must exceed both thresholds simultaneously: it is not enough to excel in merits if the project does not reach the minimum, and vice versa.
The access requirements are as follows:
- Be permanent statutory personnel or civil servant in career service of group A1.
- Hold a degree in Medicine with specialty in Endocrinology and Nutrition.
- Demonstrate a minimum of 3 years of experience as a specialist in Endocrinology and Nutrition.
The documentation to be submitted includes the documented curriculum and the management project report. The competition is published simultaneously in the BOPV, BOE and Osakidetza website, and the application deadline begins to count from the last publication of the three.
Economic and operational impact
Accessing a section leadership position in Osakidetza represents a change in remuneration level and responsibility. Section leadership positions in the Basque public healthcare system include position allowances that are added to the specialist's base salary, which represents a direct economic improvement for the person appointed.
From an operational perspective, the selected candidate will assume clinical and organizational direction of the Endocrinology and Nutrition Section of Cruces Hospital, one of the most complex hospital centers in the Basque Country. This implies team management responsibilities, healthcare planning and representation of the section before the hospital's management.
For candidates, the main cost is preparation time: developing a solid management project report and documenting the curriculum exhaustively are tasks that require specific dedication within the 15 business days available.
Who does it affect?
- Medical specialists in Endocrinology and Nutrition with permanent positions in Osakidetza or in any SNS health service with status as permanent statutory personnel or civil servant in group A1.
- Specialists with at least 3 years of experience in the specialty who aspire to a clinical management position.
- Interim or acting section heads who want to consolidate their position through formal competition.
- Osakidetza HR managers who must manage the selection process and associated administrative deadlines.
Practical example
A medical specialist in Endocrinology and Nutrition with a permanent position at Basurto Hospital (Bilbao), belonging to group A1 and with 8 years of experience as a specialist, meets all access requirements. They have 15 business days from the last publication in the BOPV, BOE or Osakidetza website to submit their application.
They must prepare two documents: the properly accredited curriculum and a management project report for the Endocrinology and Nutrition Section. In the selection phase, they will have to publicly defend that project before the selection panel. To be appointed, they will need to achieve at least half of the maximum score both in the overall merit evaluation and specifically in the management project phase. If they exceed both thresholds, they may be proposed for appointment as Head of Section at Cruces Hospital.
What should candidates do now?
- Verify the date of the last publication in the BOPV, BOE and Osakidetza website to accurately calculate the start and end of the 15 business day deadline.
- Check compliance with requirements: status as permanent statutory personnel or civil servant in group A1, degree in Medicine with specialty in Endocrinology and Nutrition, and minimum 3 years of experience as a specialist.
- Gather and document the curriculum with all accreditable merits before the deadline expires.
- Develop the management project report for the Endocrinology and Nutrition Section, paying special attention to exceeding the minimum threshold of 50% of the score for this phase.
- Prepare the public defense of the project before the selection panel, as this phase is decisive for appointment.
- Submit the application within the deadline following the channels indicated by Osakidetza, attaching all required documentation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline to apply for the Head of Endocrinology Section competition at Cruces?
The deadline is 15 business days counted from the last publication of the competition announcement in the BOPV, BOE or Osakidetza website. The publication was made on July 14, 2026 simultaneously in all three media, so the deadline begins from that date.
What requirements must be met to apply for the Osakidetza competition in Endocrinology?
Requirements are: be permanent statutory personnel or civil servant in career service of group A1, hold a degree in Medicine with specialty in Endocrinology and Nutrition, and demonstrate a minimum of 3 years of experience as a specialist in that specialty.
How does the selection work and what minimum score must be achieved?
Selection is based on two phases: merit evaluation (documented curriculum) and public defense of a management project. To be appointed, the candidate must obtain at least half of the total maximum score and, furthermore, at least half of the maximum score for the project phase. Both thresholds must be exceeded simultaneously.
What documentation must be submitted in the OSI Ezkerraldea-Enkarterri-Cruces competition?
The candidate must submit a documented curriculum with accredited merits and a management project report for the Endocrinology and Nutrition Section. Both documents are mandatory to participate in the process.
Can doctors from other SNS health services apply, or only from Osakidetza?
Both Osakidetza personnel and personnel from other National Health System services may apply, as long as they have the status of permanent statutory personnel or civil servant in career service of group A1 and meet the other requirements of the competition.
Official source
Consult complete regulation in official source
Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-15323