Child Protection Officer

• All work related to cases submitted to the Ministry and CFPs regarding child abuse and neglect or deprivation of rights, and liaise with relevant parties.
• Support work by conducting necessary home visits and field trips related to matters submitted to the Ministry and C.F.P.S., and monitoring the condition of cases through home visits.
• Conduct necessary field trips to atolls and monitor the condition of cases by visiting families when required to visit homes, in relation to matters submitted to the Ministry and C.F.P.S.
• Maintain records of cases submitted to the Ministry and C.F.P.S. in accordance with regulations, prepare reports and forward them to relevant parties.
• Participate in Sharia court hearings for child-related cases and abide by the principles established in case conferences and maintain consistency in approach.
• Participate in supervision programmes organised by the Ministry and C.F.P.S.
• Be accountable to the designated party responsible for matters submitted to the Ministry and C.F.P.S., in accordance with established principles.

Possession of a level 5 Diploma or level 6 Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree in a field relevant to the duties of the post from the National Qualification Framework of the Republic of Maldives.

Educational requirements for the post:

• Counselling
• Psychology
• Social Work

Work areas of the post:

Social Services

1. Application form for permanent posts (this form can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission's website, the ministry's website, counters and the link below) https://www.csc.gov.mv/Policy/DownloadFile/403
2. Details of the applicant (including contact phone number and email address).
3. A readable copy of both sides of the card proving that the applicant is a Maldivian citizen (even if the validity period has expired), or if the ID card is lost, the applicant's birth certificate, passport or driving licence.
4. If a staff member with a service agreement to serve the Civil Service / Government is transferred to this position, a letter issued by the office providing the service stating that there is no objection to leaving the position.
5. Copies of educational certificates obtained;

(a) For educational certificates issued by institutions outside Maldives that have been graded by the Maldives Qualifications Authority at a certain level, copies of the educational certificate and transcript; or: in cases where there is no certificate, a copy of the letter confirming completion of the course and a copy of the assessment report and transcript issued by the Maldives Qualifications Authority.

(b) Copies of educational certificates and transcript issued by local educational institutions in Maldives; or copies of letter confirming completion of the course and copies of transcript.

1. Copies of documents covering the following criteria providing work experience:

(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).

(b) For work experience within the civil service that cannot be verified from https://myaccount.csc.gov.mv/, a letter from that office stating the work undertaken and the period (in years, months and days) confirmed by that office, and stating the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each).

(c) If work experience has been gained in a private company or private organisation, a letter from that organisation stating the work undertaken, the period of work (in years, months and days), the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each) and the number of staff at the workplace.

(d) If work has been undertaken in a national or international association or society, a letter from that organisation stating the work undertaken, and the period (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). This letter should state whether the position held is a salaried position or not, or alternatively, an official letter from that organisation confirming this.

(e) If work has been undertaken in a dissolved state institution, or in a dissolved private company or private organisation, or in a dissolved national or international society or association, and a letter from that office stating the work undertaken and 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) cannot be obtained, the "Reference Check Form for Work Experience from a Dissolved Workplace" found in Table 8 of the Recruitment Rules.

The criteria for finding the most suitable candidate for this post are detailed in item 12 of the Standards and Rules on Recruitment and Appointment of Civil Service Posts 2021 (Second Amendment).

Applications for the post should be submitted by 13:00 on 13 October 2026 to the Ministry of Health, Family and Welfare (Umaaru Zahir Office Building, Lot number 11602, Okinawa). Application forms and documents may also be submitted via email ([email protected]).

And if the government announces a public holiday before the deadline of this announcement, applications can be received up to the number of days of the announced holiday.

From the applicants for this post, based on educational level and experience, the candidates most suitable for the post will be short listed; those with the highest scores will be selected.

Interviews and examinations for the post will be held between 14 October 2026 and 13 November 2026, at the Ministry of Health, Family and Welfare (Umaaru Zahir Office Building, Lot number 11602, Okinawa), 2nd Floor.

Within three days of the interview being held, the "Sheet of Points Awarded to Job Applicants (A2 Sheet)" will be made public at this office and on the office's website. If there is any objection to the points awarded to job applicants, such objection must be submitted to this office within three days of the A2 Sheet being made public.

For clarification regarding this announcement, contact 3027551. Email: [email protected].

Terms and conditions for recruitment to Civil Service posts and all related documents can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission's website under Principles > https://www.csc.gov.mv/Policy/Index/51 "Recruitment Principles".