Key data
| Regulation | Resolution 475/2026, of August 4, from the Management Board of the Mental Health Network of Gipuzkoa |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | September 28, 2026 |
| Entry into force | Not specified in the resolution |
| Position announced | Head of Mental Health Unit — Mental Health Center of Eibar |
| Calling body | Mental Health Network of Gipuzkoa (Osakidetza) |
| Type of process | Merit-based competition |
| Application deadline | 15 business days from the last publication in official bulletins |
| Qualification group | A1 |
| Required specialty | FEM in Psychiatry |
| Minimum experience | 3 years in the specialty of Psychiatry |
| Category | Public Sector |
The Mental Health Network of Gipuzkoa opens the door to a senior management position for psychiatrists in the public system. Resolution 475/2026, of August 4, published in the BOE on September 28, 2026, convenes the competition to fill the unit head position at the Mental Health Center of Eibar (Gipuzkoa). This is not an open opposition: it is a merit-based competition restricted to fixed statutory personnel, with very specific requirements and a two-phase selection process.
The deadline starts from the last publication in the corresponding official bulletins, and it is only 15 business days. Anyone who meets the requirements and does not act in time will lose the opportunity.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution regulates a merit-based competition for the provision of a healthcare management position. Below are all the elements of the process:
Access requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Link with administration | Fixed statutory personnel of Osakidetza or the National Health System |
| Qualification group | Group A1 |
| Specialty | FEM (Specialized Medical Training) in Psychiatry |
| Minimum experience | Minimum 3 years accredited in the specialty of Psychiatry |
Selection process phases
| Phase | Description | Minimum required score |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Public defense of a management project report | 50% of the maximum score for this section |
| Phase 2 | Evaluation of merits according to established scale | — |
| Total | Sum of both phases | 50% of the maximum total score |
To be appointed to the position, the candidate must obtain at least half of the maximum total score and, independently, at least half of the maximum score in the project evaluation section. Accumulating merits is not enough: the management project is eliminatory on its own.
Evaluation Commission
The Evaluation Commission responsible for assessing candidates must respect the principle of balanced gender representation, a guarantee expressly established in the resolution.
Economic and operational impact
This competition does not generate direct costs for private companies, but it does have relevant operational consequences for the professionals affected and for the healthcare centers involved:
- For the candidate: Accessing a unit head position means a change in salary category and responsibility within the statutory system. Unit heads in the public healthcare system carry additional management and position allowances beyond the base salary.
- For the Mental Health Center of Eibar: The provision of this position fills a clinical and organizational leadership role, with direct impact on team management, resources and care protocols.
- For Osakidetza: The process ensures the coverage of a key management position in the mental health network of Gipuzkoa through a regulated, transparent procedure with guarantees of gender equality in the evaluation commission.
The 15 business days deadline is the most critical operational element: any candidate who does not submit their application within that timeframe is automatically excluded from the process, regardless of their merits.
Who does it affect?
- Psychiatrists with fixed statutory positions in Osakidetza (Basque Country)
- Psychiatrists with fixed statutory positions in any autonomous community of the National Health System
- Professionals in group A1 with FEM specialty in Psychiatry
- Candidates with a minimum of 3 years of accredited experience in the specialty
- Human resources managers at public healthcare centers who must inform their staff
Practical example
A psychiatrist with a fixed position at Basurto University Hospital (Osakidetza), group A1, with 8 years of experience in the specialty of Psychiatry, meets all access requirements: fixed statutory link, correct group, FEM specialty in Psychiatry and experience well above the minimum 3 years required.
To apply for the position, she must:
- Submit her application within the 15 business days from the last publication in official bulletins.
- Prepare and publicly defend before the Evaluation Commission a management project report for the Mental Health Center of Eibar, obtaining at least 50% of the maximum score for that phase.
- Accredit her merits according to the scale established in the call.
- Achieve, combining both phases, at least 50% of the maximum total score to be appointed.
If she does not meet the minimum threshold in the project defense, she is excluded even if her merit score is very high. Both thresholds are independent and cumulative.
What should candidates do now?
- Verify compliance with requirements: Confirm that you have a fixed statutory position, group A1, FEM specialty in Psychiatry and at least 3 years of accredited experience in that specialty.
- Identify the date of the last publication in official bulletins: The 15 business day deadline starts from that moment. Missing that start can mean being excluded from the process.
- Prepare merit documentation: Gather certificates of experience, training, publications and any merit assessable according to the competition scale.
- Prepare the management project report: This document is eliminatory. It must exceed 50% of the maximum score in its public defense. It is advisable to dedicate time and specific advice to it.
- Submit the application on time: Do so through the official channel indicated by the Mental Health Network of Gipuzkoa before the 15 business days expire.
Frequently asked questions
Can psychiatrists from other autonomous communities apply?
Yes. The call is open to fixed statutory personnel from both Osakidetza and the National Health System as a whole. A psychiatrist with a fixed position in, for example, the Murcia Health Service can compete, as long as they meet the other requirements: group A1, FEM specialty in Psychiatry and minimum 3 years of experience.
What is the deadline for submitting an application to the Eibar competition?
The deadline is 15 business days counted from the last publication in the corresponding official bulletins. It is essential to identify that exact date to avoid missing the deadline, as exclusion for late submission is automatic.
What happens if I get a high score in merits but fail the management project?
You would be excluded from the process. The resolution establishes two independent minimum thresholds: you must obtain at least 50% of the maximum score in the management project defense and at least 50% of the maximum total score. Failing to meet the first prevents appointment even if merits are very high.
What is the management project report and how is it evaluated?
It is a document prepared by the candidate that sets out their vision and proposal for the management of the Mental Health Unit at the Eibar Center. It is defended publicly before the Evaluation Commission. The score obtained in this phase must reach at least 50% of the maximum possible to continue in the process.
How is the Evaluation Commission composed?
The resolution does not detail the specific members of the Evaluation Commission, but expressly establishes that it must respect the principle of balanced gender representation. This guarantee is a legal requirement of the call itself.
Official source
Consult complete regulation at 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-2026-20038
