The Lithuanian Ministry of Health has announced an open search for a new director of the Rokiškis Psychiatric Hospital, inviting applicants to submit their documents by February 26. The ideal candidates must possess high-level qualifications obtained through university studies in health sciences, social sciences, law, business and public management, or life sciences, with at least a master's degree or equivalent qualification. Furthermore, candidates are required to have a minimum of four years of leadership experience in relevant fields.

Laimutė Vaidelienė, the Deputy Minister of Health, emphasized the importance of the Rokiškis Psychiatric Hospital in providing quality and safe mental health care services throughout Lithuania. The new director is expected to be a responsible and experienced leader with a clear vision for strengthening the institution's role within the national health system. Vaidelienė noted the need for the director to gather a professional team to enhance the hospital's capabilities and overall impact on mental health services.

The director's position offers a competitive salary of nearly 7,000 euros before taxes, reflecting the significance of the role in overseeing the hospital's operation and strategy. This search for leadership indicates a broader effort by the Lithuanian government to improve mental health services across the country, addressing an area of public health that requires attention and expert management in the face of growing demand for mental health support.