The time devoted to the duties of head of department is valued and counted as part of the service obligations of practitioners.
The head of department receives training on taking up his duties, adapted to the exercise of high responsibilities.
At his request, the head of department may also receive training at the end of his term of office, with a view to continuing his activity or resuming all his medical activities.
A functional allowance is paid to the head of department. The amount and terms of payment of this allowance are set by order of the ministers responsible for health, social security and the budget.
This allowance is subject to the supplementary pension scheme instituted by decree no. 70-1277 of 23 December 1970, as amended, creating a supplementary social insurance pension scheme for non-tenured employees of the State and public authorities.