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Regulatory Pharmacist - Maldives Food and Drug Authority

Maldives Food and Drug Authority · Malé

At a glance

  • MVR 15,792 per month
  • Medicines and Therapeutics Quality Assurance Section
  • Maldivian nationals only

The notice gives no schedule.

About the role

As no persons have been appointed to 2 of the 3 posts announced under the Maldives Food and Drug Authority announcement number 182/182/2026/49(IUL), applications are reopened for these posts. These posts are for employees who are interested in the work and qualified for it.

Post

Regulatory Pharmacist

Post number

J-451491, J-451492

Number of posts

02 (day)

Type of post

Permanent

Rank of post

Public Service Rank 7 – Step 1

Classification of post

-

Duty station

Medicines and Therapeutics Quality Assurance Section / Maldives Food and Drug Authority

Salary

MVR 10,767.00

Post allowance

MVR 5,025.00

Other allowances

  1. Pension contribution received under the Pension Act of the Maldives.
  2. In line with the Government's pay framework, overtime payments and other benefits.
  3. Attendance allowance: MVR 136.00 for each day attended

Main responsibilities and duties of the post

  1. Conduct and manage inspections of pharmacies and warehouses for medical supplies operated in Malé City, maintain and improve the system in line with the Maldives Food and Drug Authority's policies and procedures and ISO 9001:2015 standards, as directed by the supervisor and section head.
  2. Carry out measures for issues arising in pharmacy and medical supply warehouse inspections as determined by the section head, strengthen the inspection system, and do everything necessary to improve and enhance quality under the supervisor's guidance.
  3. Monitor and supervise routine inspections of pharmacies and medical supply warehouses operated in atolls through Public Health Units, and manage the establishment of this system across atolls in coordination with the Regional Atoll Health Services.
  4. After inspecting pharmacies and warehouses, enter information, maintain all records related to inspections, and submit the pharmacy inspection assessment report to the supervisor every month.
  5. Implement the postmarket surveillance plan to ensure the safety of medicines sold on the market, and take samples from the market and send them to the laboratory.
  6. Assist in designing and conducting awareness programmes related to medicines and medical device safety.
  7. Carry out inspections and all recall-related work in line with the established procedures for medicine alerts.
  8. Inspect pharmacies and warehouses referred by the Registration Section for registration and licence approval, and once all documents for the inspection request are complete, submit the report within 7 working days, then update and monitor the system.
  9. Carry out all duties assigned in connection with official office work.
  10. Work practically in health emergencies and disasters.
Requirements of the post

- A degree at Level 7 or 8 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in a relevant field, or a Bachelor's Honours degree.

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
  1. Pharmacy

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)

Documents to submit

  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.

Criteria to be considered for the person to be most suitable for this post

Meeting Basic Requirements30

Additional qualifications beyond the basic requirement

5

Points given to documents related to service or preferred discipline

5

Additional experience beyond the basic requirement

5

Assessment (examination or practical)

20

Interview

35

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.

How to apply for the post and deadline

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.

Shortlisting

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.

Publication of the "Sheet of Points Awarded to Applicants for the Post (A2 Sheet)"

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).

What you would do

  • Conduct and manage inspections of pharmacies and medical supply warehouses in Malé City, in line with MFDA policies and ISO 9001:2015.
  • Carry out measures for issues arising in pharmacy and warehouse inspections, as determined by the section head.
  • Monitor routine inspections of pharmacies and warehouses in atolls through Public Health Units, coordinating with Regional Atoll Health Services.
  • Enter inspection information, keep inspection records and submit the monthly pharmacy inspection assessment report to the supervisor.
  • Implement the postmarket surveillance plan and take market samples for laboratory testing.
  • Assist in designing and conducting awareness programmes on medicine and medical device safety.
  • Carry out inspections and recall work in line with established procedures for medicine alerts.
  • Inspect pharmacies and warehouses referred by the Registration Section, submit reports within 7 working days and update the system.
  • Carry out all duties assigned in connection with official office work.
  • Work practically in health emergencies and disasters.

What they are looking for

  • A degree at Level 7 or 8 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in a relevant field, or a Bachelor's Honours degree.

Benefits

  • Pension contribution under the Pension Act of the Maldives, overtime payments, and an attendance allowance of MVR 136.00 for each day attended.

How to apply

Closes 29 Oct
Email the application documents to [email protected] by 14:00 on 29 October 2026. Documents include the application form (available from the Civil Service Commission website, the office website and counter), applicant details with contact phone number and email address, a copy of both sides of the Maldivian ID card, educational certificates and transcripts, and work experience letters. Combine everything into a single PDF named with the applicant's name and post number. Enquiries: 3034211 or [email protected].
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