Senior Consultant Sub-Specialist - Gastroenterology

1. Participate in and provide technical support to the system of health services in order to improve and further develop them.

2. Working with relevant stakeholders to advance the sub-specialised field.

3. Conducting scientific research on the underlying causes of special health conditions and diseases affecting people, on their treatment and on how these diseases can be prevented, and publishing that research.

4. Conducting scientific studies on the determination of the underlying causes of specific health conditions and diseases affecting humans, and on their treatment and prevention, and publishing those studies.

5. Supervising the work of medical trainees, fellows and staff while providing them with instruction.

6. Providing information on ongoing studies in the sub-specialised field through various forums.

7. Participating, as a medical professional, in statutory councils and boards, and giving opinions in technical committees and boards within health services, and in boards and councils that regulate health service professionals.

8. Carrying out the physical examinations required to identify the physical and mental condition of patients needing sub-specialist health care.

9. Obtaining further information from the patient and from the patient's family members in order to identify the patient's health condition.

10. Reviewing medical information compiled by other doctors and health workers to whom the patient was referred.

11. Advising on and carrying out the investigations needed for sub-specialist health care, and continuing treatment according to their results. Also making the changes to treatment that are needed in response to the outcome of treatment.

12. Providing patients with the psychological and rehabilitation care they need, and providing information on measures to protect against diseases.

13. Performing operations on patients who need specialist health care.

14. Recording and maintaining patients' health information, and sharing that information with the parties with whom it must be shared.

15. Providing information to various parties as required by law and for the performance of technical duties, and assisting and supporting studies and research conducted in the field of work.

16. Preparing medical reports required by law, taking part in medical research, and giving expert opinions where such opinions are required.

17. Taking part in designing and running programmes that raise public awareness of how to protect against diseases requiring sub-specialist health care.

18. Conducting autopsies to determine the cause of death.

19. Determining death and the cause of death in accordance with the prescribed standard.

20. Providing sub-specialist services for the prescribed period in atoll health centres, where such services are required.

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  Possessing a Basic Medical Degree recognised by the Maldives Medical and Dental Council. And,

  Completed internship at a Medical Institute recognised by the Maldives Medical and Dental Council. And,

  Holding a specialty master's degree recognised by the Maldives Medical and Dental Council, at no lower than Level 9 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework. And,

  Holding a specialty degree (in a related field) at Level 10 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework, recognised by the Maldives Medical and Dental Council. And,

  Having completed a clinical programme (in a related field) at no lower than Level 8 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework, in medical specialty, recognised by the Maldives Medical and Dental Council.

• Or
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  Possessing a Basic Medical Degree recognised by the Maldives Medical and Dental Council. And,

  Completed internship at a Medical Institute recognised by the Maldives Medical and Dental Council. And,

  Completion of the academic qualifications and work experience specified for the post of "Specialist Medical Practitioners" job matrix, Public Service Rank 11. And,

  Having completed a clinical programme (in a related field) at no lower than Level 8 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework, in medical specialty, recognised by the Maldives Medical and Dental Council.

• Or
• 3 -

  Possessing a Basic Medical Degree recognised by the Maldives Medical and Dental Council. And,

  Completed internship at a Medical Institute recognised by the Maldives Medical and Dental Council. And,

  Holding a specialty master's degree recognised by the Maldives Medical and Dental Council, at no lower than Level 9 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework. And,

  Specialty degree at Level 10 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework (in a related field) recognised by the Maldives Medical and Dental Council. And,

  Completion of the academic qualifications and work experience specified for the post of "Specialist Medical Practitioners" job matrix, Public Service Rank 10.

• Or
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  Consultant Sub-Specialist, Public Service Rank 10: completion of the academic qualifications and work experience that can be appointed to the post, plus 6 years of service working as a Consultant Sub-Specialist.

• Or
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  Consultant Sub-Specialist, Public Service Rank 9: completion of the academic qualifications and work experience that can be appointed to the post, plus 12 years of service working as a Consultant Sub-Specialist.

• General Medical Qualification (Allopathic Medicine)
• Gastroenterology

• Gastroenterology

• Points awarded for meeting basic requirements - % 25.00
• Points awarded for experience gained beyond the experience required to meet requirements - (Maximum 20.00 points) % 20.00
• Interview and Presentation - % 50.00

1. Applications for the post should be submitted through the link https://myaccount.csc.gov.mv of the Civil Service Commission online portal. An "e-Pass" account on the Civil Service Commission online portal is required to apply for this post. If you do not have an "e-Pass" account, you must create one.

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2. Application forms and documents for the position can be submitted to the office or via email.

If the Government declares an earlier public holiday before the deadline of this announcement, applications for the job may be received up to the declared date.

1. Completed job application form (This form can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission website and the office website, counters and the link below. This form should be submitted via email or as a hard copy.) https://www.csc.gov.mv/download/2021/84/1e148c34-bc04-4150-9537-29309c104aa7.docx

2. Details of the person applying for the post (including contact phone number and email address).

3. A copy of pages of a Maldivian ID card (Identity Card) showing that the applicant is a Maldivian citizen (even if expired), or written documents that can be read clearly; or if the ID card is not available, a birth certificate, passport or driving licence of that person.

4. For employees with an agreement to serve the civil service or government, if transferring to a permanent post, a letter from the office where the work is being carried out stating that there is no objection to leaving the post.

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.

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) Work carried out where the experience duration is not visible from https://myaccount.csc.gov.mv/, 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).

(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.

• Fixed Term Licence, Registration and Internship Completion Certificate

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.

Within 3 days (not counting public holidays) from the date of interview, the "Points Scoring Sheet for Job Applicants (A2 Sheet)" shall be published at this office and on the office website. If there is any objection regarding the points awarded to job applicants, such objection must be submitted to this office within 3 days (not counting public holidays) from the date of publication of the A2 Sheet.

For clarification regarding this announcement, contact 6800794. Email [email protected].

Details and principles for employment and appointment to Civil Service posts, and all documents related to these principles, can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission website Principles > "Principles for employment and appointment to Medical Officer posts under the Job Metrics introduced on 1 May 2023 within the State Pay Framework (Amendment 1)" (https://www.csc.gov.mv/Policy/Index/92).