Jobs at Maldives Food and Drug Authority in Malé City

1. Pension contribution received under the Pension Act of the Maldives.
2. In line with the government pay framework's standards, overtime pay, allowances, holiday pay and other benefits.
3. Attendance allowance: MVR 120 for each day attended

1. Ensure that imported medicines, vaccines and biologicals are received in accordance with the regulations and procedures set by the Maldives Food and Drug Authority concerning medicines, and in line with ISO 9001:2015. Carry out continuous development and quality improvement work, including checking samples against the required standards to confirm that imports meet them, conducting inspections at ports, giving clearance to shipments, and preventing the entry of substandard or unauthorised medicines.
2. Keep complete records by entering information on work carried out at the ports into the data entry system, to provide the information needed for annual and yearly reports, and maintain and update inspection information and records at the ports.
3. Maintain and update inspection information and records at the port, keep files in order, and submit them to the supervisor according to the set procedure.
4. After clearance is given for imported medicines, vaccines and biologicals, maintain and keep records of imported and held medicines, and carry out all work needed to strengthen the quality of this information and maintain the system.
5. After clearance is given for imported medicines, vaccines and biologicals, maintain and keep records of imported and held medicines, and carry out all work needed to strengthen the quality of this information and maintain the system.
6. Inspect the quality of medicines sold in Maldivian pharmacies to check conformity with pharmacy standards and practice guidelines, and carry out corrective measures in line with set procedures as directed by the supervisor.
7. Thoroughly review medicine labels in line with the rules of the AMDA, including checking the accuracy of information and dosage instructions and whether appropriate warnings are included.
8. Take part in post-market surveillance work carried out to ensure the safety of medicines being sold on the market.
9. Take part in post-market surveillance work carried out to ensure the safety of medicines being sold on the market.
10. Develop and review standard operating procedures and guidelines related to port work, and make necessary improvements.
11. In addition, carry out all tasks assigned in connection with official office work, and actively assist in health emergencies and crises.

- A diploma at Level 5 or a diploma at Level 6 / advanced diploma / associate degree in a field related to the post, from the Maldives National Qualifications Framework.

Field of study:

1. Clinical Pharmacology
2. Drug Discovery and Development
3. Medicinal Chemistry
4. Pharmaceutical Analysis
5. Pharmaceutical Chemistry
6. Pharmaceutical Management
7. Pharmaceutical Science
8. Pharmacoepidemiology
9. Pharmacognosy
10. Pharmacology
11. Pharmacovigilance

Related Job Categories

1. Pharmacy (technical and research work related to regulatory activities ensuring the safety and quality of medicines and medical devices)
2. Pharmacy (technical and research work related to regulatory activities for pharmaceuticals)

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) A copy of the certificate issued by a higher education institution in the Maldives and a copy of its transcript; or a copy of the course completion letter and a copy of its transcript. (Course completion letters issued by higher education institutions in the Maldives, other than Maldives National University, the Islamic University of Maldives and the Civil Service Training Institute, will be accepted only if the letter contains the licence number granted to that institution by the Maldives Qualifications Authority for issuing certificates to students after "batch validation".)

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) A letter issued by the office, stating separately the work performed at a private company or private institution, the period worked (showing years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the work (even where work was performed in different posts within one institution).

(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.

A person is appointed to this post if they have obtained a total of 60 points or above from all criteria of the job requirements.

Documents for application must be emailed to [email protected] by 14:00 on 29 October 2026.

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.

Interview (if there is an examination and presentation, these will also be included) will be held at the following place and time:

The assessment (examination or practical) and interview for selecting a person for this post will be held at a venue determined by the Maldives Food and Drug Authority, in November 2026. Accordingly, applicants for this job are requested to be prepared to attend the examination and interview during that period.

Within 3 non-holiday days after the interview is held, a sheet showing the points awarded to applicants for the job (A2 sheet) will be published by this office and on the office website so that it is visible to the public. If there is a complaint about the points awarded to applicants, that complaint must be submitted to [email protected] within 3 non-holiday days starting from the day the A2 sheet is published.

To clarify information regarding this announcement, contact 3034211. To send an email, write to [email protected].

The guidelines and principles for recruitment to civil service posts, and all documents related to these principles, are available on the Civil Service Commission website under Principles > "Recruitment Principles" (https://www.csc.gov.mv/Policy/Index/51).