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Counsellor - National Mental Health Department
Ministry of Health, Family and Welfare · HulhumaléAt a glance
- MVR 21,540 per month
- Mental Health Service Implementation Division / Initial Response and Case…
- Maldivian nationals only
The notice gives no schedule.
About the role
Announcement
As no party has applied to the announcement with the Department number (IUL) 489-AD/489/2026/1, applications are reopened for this post. This job requires suitable employees who are interested in the work.
- Post
Counsellor
- Post number
J-397990, J-397987
- Number of posts
02 (day)
- Type of post
Permanent
- Post rank
Public Service Rank 8 – Step 1
- Division / Section
Mental Health Service Implementation Division / Initial Response and Case Management Section
- Place of work
National Mental Health Department / Hulhumalé
- Working Hours
According to shift system
- Salary
MVR 14,686.00
- Post allowance
MVR 6,854.00
Other allowance
- Pension contribution received under the Pension Act of the Maldives.
- Attendance allowance: MVR 185.00 per day attended
- Government pay framework scales (in line with the amendment of 01 May 2023), additional overtime payments and other allowances.
Main responsibilities and duties of the post
- All work involved in conducting and coordinating the activities of the Initial Response and Case Management Section
- Supervising and monitoring the shift work of the Mental Health Helpline, finding solutions to problems that arise, and carrying out the work in line with the systems and guidelines that have been established, including reinforcing and coordinating the work
- Supervising and maintaining all counselling work required to provide assistance through the helpline and in other ways, in line with the established procedures for cases
- Responding to all helpline calls, working with care in the situation according to the procedures in place
- Carrying out the work required in referral pathways with service providers related to the SOPs that have been developed
- Monitoring how helpline staff log the information of people who receive helpline services, and working to digitise this information and establish a securely maintained register
- Ensuring that crisis calls or emergency calls to the helpline are handled in line with the developed SOPs and guidelines
- Fully participating in capacity-building training sessions and keeping up to date with the developed procedures and with changes to those procedures on a daily basis
- Continuing debriefing of helpline responders, conducting PR supervision, and documenting this work
- Working with related institutions, participating in meetings held by related parties, preparing the information and records the centre needs, and reporting to supervisors.
- Taking an active part in the promotion and prevention work carried out by the Department
- Carrying out all duties assigned in connection with official work
- Practical participation in work to be done in health emergencies, pandemics and disasters.
Requirements of the post
- Holds a Master's degree at Level 9 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in a field related to the work of the post, recognised by the Maldives Allied Health Council; and
- Holds a Level 7 or 8 degree, or a Bachelor of Honours degree, in a field related to the work of the post, recognised by the Maldives Allied Health Council.
Is a registered and licensed entity with a valid registration, recognised by the Maldives Allied Health Council.
Educational qualifications:
- Addiction Counselling
- Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Behavioural Psychology
- Clinical Mental Health Counselling
- Clinical Psychotherapy
- Counselling
- Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Counselling Children and Young People
- Counselling Psychology
- Marriage and Family Counselling
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Mental Health Counselling
- Psychotherapy
- Psychotherapy Counselling
- Rehabilitation Counselling
- School Counselling
- Therapeutic Counselling
Related field of employment
- Counselling
Documents to submit
- Application Form for a Completed Post (This form can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission's website and the agency's website, counter and the link below.)
-https://www.csc.gov.mv/download/2023/51/Annex%202%20 %20Application%20form1pnd4eve.a2u.docx - Details of the applicant (including contact phone number and email address).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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) Copy of educational certificates issued by secondary education institutions in the Maldives and a copy of the transcript; or a copy of the letter of course completion and a copy of the transcript: (Course completion letters (Course Completion Letter) from the Maldives National University, the Islamic University of Maldives, the Civil Service Training Institute and secondary education institutions in the Maldives, validated by the Maldives Qualifications Authority, will be considered only if the letter includes the letter of authority given to that institution to issue documents signed by "Batch Validated" by the Maldives Qualifications Authority.)
- Copy of valid registration and licence
- Copies of documents covering the following criteria providing 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) 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.
(b) If you have worked for a government institution that has been abolished, or for a private company or private institution that has been abolished, or for a national or international organisation or association that has been abolished, the position held and the duration of the job (stating the years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the job (even if you held different posts within one institution), separately described and confirmed by that office in writing, if such a letter is not available, the "Reference Check Form for Experience at Abolished Institutions" in Schedule 8 of the Recruitment Procedure
Criteria to be considered for the person to be most suitable for this post
| Meeting Basic Requirements | 30 |
|---|---|
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) | 15 |
Presentation | 10 |
Interview | 30 |
How to apply for the post and deadline
Documents to apply for the post must be emailed to [email protected] before 13:30 on 19 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 all documents together with the application form into a single PDF file, the applicant's name and post title must be included in the file name.
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.
Venue and duration of the interview (examination, presentation)
The assessment (examination or practical) presentation and interview held to select a person for this post will take place in October and November 2026 at a venue determined by the Ministry of Health, Family and Welfare. Applicants for this job are therefore requested to be prepared to attend the examination, presentation and interview during that period.
Appointment to the post
Publishing of marks sheet for candidates appointed to the post (A2 sheet)
Within 3 non-holiday days after the interview, a sheet showing the points awarded to applicants (Sheet A2) will be published in 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 an applicant, that complaint must be submitted to [email protected] within 3 non-holiday days, starting from the day Sheet A2 is published.
For clarification regarding this announcement, contact 3014416, or email [email protected]. The criteria and procedures for selecting and appointing persons to Civil Service posts, and all documents relating to those procedures, are available from the "Recruitment Procedure" in the policies of the Civil Service Commission website (https://www.csc.gov.mv/Policy/Index/51).
What you would do
- Conduct and coordinate the activities of the Initial Response and Case Management Section
- Supervise and monitor the shift work of the Mental Health Helpline and solve problems that arise
- Supervise and maintain counselling work provided through the helpline and in other ways, following case procedures
- Respond to all helpline calls, handling each situation carefully according to the procedures in place
- Carry out referral pathway work with service providers under the developed SOPs
- Monitor how helpline staff log information of people receiving services, and work to digitise it into a securely maintained register
- Ensure crisis and emergency calls to the helpline are handled in line with the SOPs and guidelines
- Take part in capacity-building training and keep up to date with procedures and changes to them daily
- Continue debriefing helpline responders, conduct PR supervision, and document this work
- Work with related institutions, attend their meetings, prepare required information and records, and report to supervisors
What they are looking for
- Holds a Master's degree at Level 9 of the Maldives National Qualifications Framework in a field related to the work of the post, recognised by the Maldives…
- Holds a Level 7 or 8 degree, or a Bachelor of Honours degree, in a field related to the work of the post, recognised by the Maldives Allied Health Council
- Is a registered and licensed entity with a valid registration, recognised by the Maldives Allied Health Council
Benefits
- Pension contribution under the Pension Act of the Maldives, government pay framework scales and other allowances.
How to apply
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