Senior Network Engineer

1. Pension contribution received under the Pension Act of the Maldives.
2. Attendance allowance: MVR 265.00 per attended day
3. State pay framework minimum salary (as of 1 November 2025) plus overtime pay and other benefits.

1. Designing, configuring and maintaining the network of the Ministry and the offices under the Ministry.
2. Identifying and resolving, within the network, problems arising in the use of applications, phone systems and other services used in the office.
3. Establishing a system for monitoring the network of the Ministry and the offices under the Ministry, and proactively identifying and resolving network problems on a day-to-day basis.
4. Resolving problems arising in relation to network equipment such as door access control and Wi-Fi devices installed in the office.
5. Resolving connectivity issues for printers, scanners and photocopiers used in the office, and providing support for printing problems faced by staff.
6. Preparing and evaluating specifications for ICT items to be procured for hospitals run by the Ministry and under the Ministry.
7. Carrying out the work required to connect health service facilities operating under the Ministry of Health into a single network.
8. Travelling in situations where it is necessary to go to health service facilities under the Ministry of Health to resolve IT problems.
9. Providing remote support required to resolve problems with the networks and systems of atoll hospitals and health centres.
10. Updating the firmware of the office's network switches, routers and firewalls, and maintaining them by resolving problems that arise.
11. Resolving problems arising in the network of health service facilities under the Ministry of Health, and problems arising when those facilities connect to the government network.
12. Preparing plans to improve the ICT standard of hospitals and health centres run by the Ministry and under the Ministry, and carrying them forward on the basis of supervisor's advice.
13. Maintaining the Ministry's network, upgrading it, and resolving network problems on a day-to-day basis.
14. Carrying out other logistical work related to the work of the IT Division and maintaining records.
15. Active participation in work to be done during health emergencies, pandemics and disasters.

1. Holding a Doctoral degree at Level 10 of the National Qualifications Framework of Maldives in a field related to the post.

or

2. Holding a Master's degree at Level 9 of the National Qualifications Framework of Maldives in a field related to the post, together with 4 years and 0 days of work experience in a field related to the post.

or

3. Holding a Level 7 or 8 degree or a Bachelor's Honours degree of the National Qualifications Framework of Maldives in a field related to the post, together with 8 years and 0 days of work experience in a field related to the post.

Educational qualifications:

• Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
• Computer and Information Science
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Service
• Computer and Information Systems Analysis
• Computer and Information Systems Security
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer Engineering Technology
• Digital Media and Information Resource Design
• Information Science/Studies
• Information Technology
• Multimedia Management and Webmaster
• Networking and LAN/WAN Management
• Software Engineering
• System Administration
• Systems Engineering

Related field of employment

• Technical work and research studies related to information and communications technology

1. Application form for a full-time position (this form can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission's website and the office's website, counter and the link below.) https://www.csc.gov.mv/download/2023/51/Annex%202%20-%20Application%20form1pnd4eve.a2u.docx
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) Copy of educational certificates issued by secondary education institutions in the Maldives and a copy of the transcript; or a copy of the letter of course completion and a copy of the transcript: (Course completion letters (Course Completion Letter) from the Maldives National University, the Islamic University of Maldives, the Civil Service Training Institute and secondary education institutions in the Maldives, validated by the Maldives Qualifications Authority, will be considered only if the letter includes the letter of authority given to that institution to issue documents signed by "Batch Validated" by the Maldives Qualifications Authority.)

6. Copies of documents as specified below demonstrating 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.

Documents for applying for the post should be emailed before 13:30 on 22 October 2026 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 the application form and all documents into a single PDF file, the PDF file must contain the name and post number of the applicant.

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.

The assessment (examination or practical), presentation and interview held to select a candidate for this post will take place at a venue determined by this Ministry in October/November 2026. Applicants for this job are requested to be prepared to attend the examination, presentation and interview during that period.

Appointment to the post

Publishing of marks sheet for candidates appointed to the post (A2 sheet)

Within 3 working days after the interview, the "Score Sheet for Candidates Selected for the Position (A2 Sheet)" will be published by this office and on the office's website. If there is any objection to the scores awarded to candidates selected for the position, such objection must be submitted to [email protected] within 3 working days from the date of publication of the A2 Sheet.

For clarification of information regarding this announcement, contact phone numbers 3014407, 3014408, 3014409, 3014410, 3014416, 3014403, 3014404, 3014421. Email [email protected]. Guidelines and principles for employment and appointment to civil service positions and all documents related to those principles can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission website Principles > "Recruitment Principles" (https://www.csc.gov.mv/Policy/Index/51).