Community Health Officer

Those interested in working at Dh. Atoll Hospital are welcomed. This post requires a capable person with an interest in the work.

1. Pension contribution under the Pension Law of the Maldives.

2. Other benefits and overtime pay as per the government's pay framework guidelines.

3. Attendance Allowance: MVR 127.00 per day of attendance

1. Establishing and implementing health promotion programmes at the national level in accordance with nationally established strategic plans to improve the physical, mental and social health of children, pregnant and lactating women and vulnerable groups in society.
2. Providing health education to pregnant and lactating women, adolescents, children, children with developmental delays, and elderly people regarding their special health conditions, and to their families and caregivers, to maintain their health.

1. Providing beneficial advice, hygiene and sanitation, vaccination, personal safety and protection, family planning, protection by public health authorities, protection from environmental degradation and first aid, epidemiology and control of communicable diseases, occupational health and safety and health education and promotion programmes to raise public awareness and protect the health of families and the general public.

1. Assisting in controlling matters that pose public health risks from sources such as hazardous materials, chemicals and radiation in co-ordination with relevant authorities.

1. Visiting people who do not visit health service centres to monitor and observe changes in the health condition of pregnant and lactating women and children, providing services to these people, and observing the sanitation conditions of the environment in which these people live.

1. Assisting in the work of monitoring disease control programmes for diseases such as TB, leprosy and malaria, by visiting people affected by these diseases to provide advice, advising families and the public regarding the use of the advice, and maintaining these matters.

1. Assisting in raising awareness among certain groups of the public who do not visit health service centres, protecting them from HIV and other infectious diseases, and providing advice on measures to manage such diseases, and assisting in the work of providing information on disease management.

1. Assisting in the work of inspecting and applying necessary measures at hotels, restaurants, cafes and food-selling establishments and the food chain.

1. Assisting in carrying out public health protection work in accordance with international health regulations, treaties and principles related to international health, the public health law and the regulations made under that law.

1. Practically participate in health emergencies, pandemics and disasters.

1. Hold a Diploma or Advanced Diploma at Level 5 or Associate Degree at Level 6 of the Maldivian National Qualifications Framework from a field related to the post, recognized by the Maldives Allied Health Council.

Field of study:

• Community Health
• Primary Health Care
• Public Health

Post Preferred Discipline: None

Post Core Discipline: None

• Public Health Services
• Community Health Service

1. Completed application form for the post (this form is available on the Civil Service Commission website and at hospital offices and through the link below.)

https://www.csc.gov.mv/download/2021/84/1e148c34-bc04-4150-9537-29309c104aa7.docx

2. Details of the applicant (including relevant phone number and email address)

3. Copies of both sides of the ID card (even if expired) showing that the applicant is a Maldivian citizen, and a copy of the written document that can be read. Or if the ID card is lost, the applicant's birth certificate, passport or driving licence.

4. A letter from the office where the employee is working stating that if the employee resigns from their current post and there is no objection to the employee's resignation from the Civil Service/Government.

5. Copies of all educational certificates obtained;

(a) Copies of educational certificates issued by institutions outside the country accredited by the Maldives Qualifications Authority at the level specified, and copies of transcripts; or: in cases where there is no certificate, a copy of the letter of course completion and a copy of the assessment report issued by the Maldives Qualifications Authority and a copy of the transcript.

(a) Copies of educational certificates and transcripts issued by accredited educational institutions in Maldives; or copies of course completion certificates and transcripts. (Course Completion Letters (Course Completion Letter) from educational institutions in Maldives, excluding Maldives National University, Islamic University of Maldives and Civil Service Training Institute, are accepted only if the certificate is issued by the Maldives Qualifications Authority "Batch Validated" and the letter contains the CITI number authorised to issue documents to participants).

6. Copies of documents that serve as evidence of work experience in the following categories:

(a) If employed in a Civil Service post, in a state institution, or in a state-owned enterprise, a letter issued by that office stating the post held, the period of employment (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the post (even if employment has been in different posts in one institution).

(b) For work experience not visible in http://myaccount.csc.gov.mv/, a letter issued by that office stating the employment held, the period of employment (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the post (even if employment has been in different posts in one institution).

(c) If employed in a private company or a private institution, a letter issued by that office stating the post held, the period of employment (in years, months and days), the responsibilities of the post (even if employment has been in different posts in one institution) and the number of employees of the place of work.

(d) If employed in a national or international organisation or association, a letter issued by that organisation stating the post held, the period of employment (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the post (even if employment has been in different posts in one institution) (this letter must state whether the post held was a paid post or not, or alternatively a formal letter issued by that organisation stating that).

(c) If employed in a government-recognised agency, or a recognised private company or private organisation, or a recognised national or international association or society, a letter issued by that office showing the work performed and the period of employment (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the post (even if employment was in different positions in one organisation); or if such a letter is not available, the "Reference Check Form for Experience at Recognised Institutions" in Schedule 8 of the Recruitment Principles.

7. Copy of registration with the Maldives Allied Health Council and valid registration.

Applicants for this post must have obtained a minimum of 60 points from all criteria.

Documents to apply for the post must be submitted to the Dh. Atoll Hospital office by 13:00 on Thursday, 15 October 2026. The application form and documents may also be obtained by email ([email protected]). Furthermore, if the Government declares a new public holiday before the deadline of this announcement, the application form will be accepted up to the date so declared.

NOTE: All documents accompanying the application form must be converted to a single PDF file, and the file name must include the name of the applicant and the name of the post.

From among those who have applied for this post, candidates shall be shortlisted based on educational qualification and experience, selecting those with the highest marks from among those qualified for the post.

The interview and assessment for this post will be held from 22 October 2026 to 20 November 2026 at a venue designated by this hospital. Candidates applying for this job are requested to be prepared to attend the interview and assessment during this period.

Within 3 working days after the interview is held, the "points sheet for candidates who applied for the post (A2 sheet)" shall be published in the Gazette. If there is any objection to the points given to candidates who applied for the post, such objection must be submitted to [email protected] within 3 working days from the publication of the A2 sheet.

For clarification on this announcement, the contact number is 6760561. Email [email protected]. The criteria and principles for recruitment and appointment to Civil Service positions, and all documents related to these principles, can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission website, Recruitment Principles (https://www.csc.gov.mv/Policy/Index/51).