Dental Officer

1. Pension contribution receivable under the Maldives Pension Law.
2. Additional allowances and other benefits as prescribed by Civil Service rules for Civil Service employees.

1. Carrying out the physical examinations needed to understand the condition of a person coming for dental treatment.
2. Obtaining further information from the patient and the patient's family members to understand the dental health condition of a person coming for dental treatment.
3. Conducting tests to determine current condition and implementing care based on the results of those tests.
4. Taking X-rays and performing bite tests.
5. Identifying diseases of the jaw, the gums and the parts connected to them, and abnormal conditions in their formation and development.
6. Writing a basis for reducing the sensation of pain for the patient during dental treatment, such as anaesthesia, and for reducing pain after dental procedures.
7. Repairing damaged teeth and teeth with weakened roots by fixing crowns and bridges.
8. Taking measurements of the jaw and gums and impressions to determine the size and placement of the dental prosthesis required.
9. Designing, making and fitting spacers, bridges and other items needed for dental treatment, and fixing them in the patient's mouth.
10. Helping to identify common diseases such as diabetes in addition to health problems of the throat.
11. Providing information to the patient and family and raising awareness to maintain throat hygiene, nutrition and good throat health.
12. Taking part in providing health services during sudden health emergencies, national emergencies and situations where a disease is spreading.

1. Application form for a permanent civil service position (This form is available on the Civil Service Commission website, on the office website, at counters and via the link below.) https://www.csc.gov.mv/download/2021/84/1e148c34-bc04-4150-9537-29309c104aa7.docx
2. Details of the applicant (including contact phone number and email address).
3. Copies of both sides of the card showing that the person applying for the job is a Maldivian citizen (even if the validity period has expired), with clearly legible writing; or if the ID card has been lost, the person'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) Copies of educational certificates and transcripts issued by institutions outside the Maldives that are recognised and categorised by the Maldives Qualifications Authority; or: in cases where there is no certificate, copies of course completion letters and copies of assessment reports and transcripts 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 employed in a civil service post, in a state institution, in a government-owned company, a letter issued by that office stating the position held, the duration of the post (in years, months and days as applicable), and the responsibilities of the post (even if work has been done in different positions in the same office).

(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.

(c) If employed in a national or international organisation or association, a letter issued by that institution stating the position held, the duration of the post (in years, months and days as applicable), and the responsibilities of the post (even if work has been done in different positions in the same office) (this letter must state whether the post held was a salaried position or not, or alternatively an official letter from that institution stating this must be submitted).

(d) If work has been performed in a registered government agency, or a registered private company or private agency, or a registered national or international association or organisation, but no letter has been issued by that office specifying the performed job and the duration of the job (in years, months and days), and the job responsibilities (even if work has been performed in different posts in one agency), then the "Experience Reference Check Form" in Table 8 of the Recruitment Rules.

(e) Copy of valid registration and licence

The criteria considered for this post to be filled by the most suitable person are set out in "Guidelines and Principles for Appointment and Recruitment to Doctor Job Metrics Posts 2023".

Documents to apply for the post must be submitted before 12:00 on Thursday 22 October 2026, to Faafu Atoll Hospital. The application form and documents may also be accepted by email to [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.

Interview (if there is an examination and presentation, that shall also be included) Venue and duration:

The interview and examination to select a person for this post will be held between 28 and 31 July 2026, at Faafu Atoll Hospital.

Within three days of conducting the interview, a point sheet (A2 sheet) showing how points were awarded to job applicants shall be made public at this office and on the office's website. If any applicant has an objection regarding the points awarded to them, that objection must be submitted to this office within three days from the date the A2 sheet is made public, not including the official holidays.