UNS– Hundreds of students from Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta attended the “Kemenkes Goes to Campus” event. The G.P.H. Haryo Mataram Auditorium at UNS was packed with nearly five hundred participants during the event on Friday (12/7/2024). The event shared inspiring stories from Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) speakers and provided information about the selection process for Prospective Civil Servants (CASN) in the Indonesian Ministry of Health (RI).

The “Kemenkes Goes to Campus” event carried the mission “Kemenkes Memanggil Talenta.” The Indonesian Ministry of Health directly visited various universities across Indonesia, including UNS. The presence of the Ministry of Health at UNS aimed to invite graduates to be part of and collaborate in the transformation of Indonesia’s healthcare system.

UNS and Ministry of Health leadership attended this “Kemenkes Goes to Campus” event. UNS representatives included Acting Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Dr. Ir. Ahmad Yunus, M.S., along with faculty leaders from UNS. From the Ministry of Health, Director General of Public Health Maria Endang Sumiwi and other leaders from the Ministry’s central and regional offices in Surakarta were present.

In his opening remarks, Prof. Yunus welcomed the Ministry of Health to UNS with enthusiasm. He noted the large potential of UNS students, which aligns with the university’s nearly 50.000 students. He viewed this event as a form of link and match between universities and government institutions in terms of workforce absorption.

“This is very good. There is a link and match between universities and the government so that UNS alumni can be absorbed in their respective fields,” Prof. Yunus said.

Prof. Yunus’s statement was supported by the remarks of the Director General of Public Health. Maria Endang assured UNS young talents that career opportunities at the Ministry of Health are not limited to graduates with health backgrounds. Various fields of study can join according to the available formations.

“The Ministry of Health needs managerial skills, technology experts, communication and information, economic expertise, legal expertise, and social skills to manage quality health services,” Maria Endang said.

The call for UNS young talents coincides with the upcoming 2024 CPNS selection for the Ministry of Health. A total of 8.607 positions will be available in the 2024 CPNS selection. This includes 6.873 health worker positions and 1.770 technical positions. These openings are spread across 55 central office units and 163 UPT units.

Young talents from the Ministry of Health were present as speakers to share inspiring stories with the participants. They included Dr. Yutika Adnindya, Roy Berridge, S.E., M.K.M., and Risti Paramita Widasena. Interestingly, Risti is an alumnus of UNS’s D-3 Visual Communication Design (DKV) program. She now pursues a career at the Ministry of Health as a public relations officer. Other UNS alumni who have careers at the Ministry of Health also attended, such as Dr. Etik Retno Wiyati, Secretary of the Health Development Policy Agency; Dr. Triya Novita Dinihari, health surveillance officer; and Dr. Lucia Maya Savitri.

Participants had the opportunity to ask questions about careers at the Ministry of Health. Enthusiasm was evident as the event activities were arranged attractively. There was even an exercise session during the event. A group photo and the presentation of souvenirs marked the end of this event.

Humas UNS

Reporter: R. P. Adji

Editor: Dwi Hastuti