Assistant Director of Nursing

1. In accordance with international standards and the guidelines established by the hospital, implementing and managing a comprehensive patient safety programme.
2. Performing tasks relating to the Health Service Act and rules made under that Act and other principles, and performing similar tasks in accordance with a prescribed manner.
3. Setting up committees to obtain guidance from experienced professionals in the relevant field regarding the standards, guidelines and scope needed to review issues raised concerning healthcare, and managing the work of these committees.
4. Writing procedures for conducting Nursing Department work and informing the relevant departments of the manner in which these tasks are to be carried out, and managing the implementation of these tasks.
5. Ensuring that internal audits, quality assessments, and departmental operations are carried out in accordance with established protocols.
6. Improving service quality and increasing patient satisfaction by collecting, analysing and establishing accountability systems for customer feedback.

7. Working to reduce problems arising in service delivery, mitigate problems faced by patients, and establish an atmosphere of safe service delivery in all departments with support.

8. Conducting analyses to investigate adverse incidents and unwanted events in the healthcare setting and to identify root causes of incidents, and providing feedback that can be implemented by staff and patients.

9. Ensuring that patient safety rules, guidelines, and accreditation requirements are implemented accordingly.

A Master's degree at Level 9 of the Maldivian national qualifications framework in a nursing speciality accepted by the Maldives Nursing and Midwifery Council, with a minimum of 2 years' work experience in nursing management, and a minimum of 2 years' clinical work experience

Or:

A degree at Level 7 or 8 of the Maldivian national qualifications framework or a Bachelor's Honours degree in a nursing speciality accepted by the Maldives Nursing and Midwifery Council, with a minimum of 2 years' work experience in nursing management, and a minimum of 6 years' clinical work experience

1. Acute Health Care Nursing
2. Anaesthesia Nursing
3. Cardiac Care Nursing
4. Community Health Nursing
5. Diabetes Nursing
6. Dialysis Nursing
7. E.N.T. Nursing
8. Forensic Nursing
9. Geriatrics / Elderly Care Nursing
10. Infection Diseases Nursing
11. Legal Nursing
12. Mental Health Nursing
13. Maternal and Child Health Nursing
14. Midwifery Nursing
15. Neonatal Nursing
16. Nephrology Nursing
17. Nursing
18. Nursing and Midwifery
19. Nursing Counselling
20. Nursing Education
21. Nursing Informatics
22. Nursing Management / Administration
23. Nursing Research
24. Nutrition Nursing
25. Obstetrics Nursing
26. Occupational Health Nursing
27. Ophthalmic Nursing
28. Orthopaedics Nursing
29. Palliative Care Nursing
30. Pediatric Nursing
31. Psychiatry Nursing
32. Reproductive Health Nursing
33. Respiratory Nursing
34. Theatre Nursing

1. Application form for vacant positions at Hulhumalé Hospital (this form can be downloaded from Hulhumalé Hospital's website and is also available from Hulhumalé Hospital's administrative office)
2. Details of the applicant (including contact phone number and email address)

1. A copy of both sides of an identification card showing the applicant is a Maldivian citizen, with clear written details, or a legible copy of written documents. If the ID card is lost, a copy of the birth certificate, passport or driving licence of that person.
2. If the applicant is a civil servant with an agreement to serve the government, a written confirmation from the office where the applicant is employed that there is no objection to leaving the current position.
3. Copies of educational certificates obtained;
4. Valid licence and registration for the duration required for the work
5. (a) A copy of educational certificate and transcript issued by a higher education institution abroad approved by the Maldives Qualification Authority with the level/grade specified by the Authority; or: in cases where there is no certificate, a copy of a letter confirming course completion and a copy of the M.Q.A. assessment report and transcript issued by the Maldives Qualifications Authority;
6. (b) A copy of educational certificate and transcript issued by a higher education institution in Maldives; or a copy of a letter confirming course completion and a copy of the transcript.
7. Copies of documentation of work experience:
8. (a) If work experience has been gained in a civil service post, in a state institution, in a government-owned company, a letter from that office stating the work undertaken, the period of work (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each).
9. (b) If employed in a private company or private institution, a letter issued by that office stating the position held, the duration of employment (in years, months and days), the responsibilities of the position (even if employed in different positions in one institution) and the number of employees at the place of work.
10. (c) If you have worked in a national or international organisation/association, official documentation issued by that organisation stating the job performed, the duration of employment (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the job (if employment has been held in different positions in one institution, these must be stated separately) (in this letter, it must be stated whether the position held was a salaried position or not, or alternatively, official documentation from that organisation stating this must be submitted);
11. If currently employed, a letter of no objection to resignation from current employment if appointed to this post
12. Police report

1. Education and training obtained from the field related to the work of the post
2. Work experience
3. Skills and proficiency required for the work of the post, competencies and other qualities

Applications for the post must be submitted by 13:00 on Monday, 13 October 2026 to the 4th floor of the Coveli Building at Hulhumalé Hospital. Please email to [email protected]

If the Government declares a public holiday before the deadline of the announcement, the application form for the post may be accepted on the declared date.

NOTE: After converting all documents together with the application form into a single PDF file, the applicant's name and post title must be included in the file name.

From the applicants who apply for this position, based on educational qualification and experience, the 10 applicants with the highest marks from those who meet the requirements for the position will be shortlisted.

Announcement of "Scoresheet of Points Obtained by Candidates Who Applied for the Job (A2 Sheet)"

Within 3 official working days after the interview is held, a "sheet showing points awarded to applicants shortlisted for the job (A2 sheet)" will be made public on this hospital's website and in the Maldivian government gazette. If there is any objection to the points awarded to applicants shortlisted for the job, such objection must be submitted to this hospital within 3 official working days from the date the A2 sheet is made public.

For clarification of information regarding this announcement, contact phone number 3350118 during official office hours on official working days. Email [email protected]. The criteria and procedures for recruiting and appointing staff to Civil Service posts and all related documents are available in the Downloads section of the Civil Service Commission website under (csc.gov.mv)