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ID #0eb8d0ovvw · posted 2 hours ago · indexed from the Government Gazette

Child Protection Officer

Ministry of Health, Family and Welfare · HulhumaléVia Gazette
MVR 13,484/month
  • Hulhumalé
  • Full-time
  • Closes in 7 days
  • Maldivian nationals only
Salary
MVR 13,484
Schedule
Not listed
Team
Case Management Division
Usual reply
Not listed
Ministry of Health, Family and Welfare, Umaaru Zahir Office Building, Lot number 11602, Okinawa, HulhumaléOn the island; the listing gives no street address

About the role

Announcement

Post

Child Protection Officer

Post number

J-381572

Number of posts

1 (One)

Type of post

Permanent

Rank of post

Rank 5 - Step 1

Classification of post

-

Duty station

Ministry of Health, Family and Welfare, Hulhumalé

Section

Case Management Division

Salary

9,194.00 MVR

Allowance of the post

4,290.00 MVR

Attendance Allowance

MVR 116.00

Other Allowances

Additional allowance as provided for civil service employees

Main responsibilities and duties of the post

  • All work related to cases submitted to the Ministry and CFPs regarding child abuse and neglect or deprivation of rights, and liaise with relevant parties.
  • Support work by conducting necessary home visits and field trips related to matters submitted to the Ministry and C.F.P.S., and monitoring the condition of cases through home visits.
  • Conduct necessary field trips to atolls and monitor the condition of cases by visiting families when required to visit homes, in relation to matters submitted to the Ministry and C.F.P.S.
  • Maintain records of cases submitted to the Ministry and C.F.P.S. in accordance with regulations, prepare reports and forward them to relevant parties.
  • Participate in Sharia court hearings for child-related cases and abide by the principles established in case conferences and maintain consistency in approach.
  • Participate in supervision programmes organised by the Ministry and C.F.P.S.
  • Be accountable to the designated party responsible for matters submitted to the Ministry and C.F.P.S., in accordance with established principles.

Requirements of the post

Possession of a level 5 Diploma or level 6 Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree in a field relevant to the duties of the post from the National Qualification Framework of the Republic of Maldives.

Educational requirements for the post:

  • Counselling
  • Psychology
  • Social Work

Work areas of the post:

Social Services

Documents to submit

  1. Application form for permanent posts (this form can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission's website, the ministry's website, counters and the link below) https://www.csc.gov.mv/Policy/DownloadFile/403
  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) 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.

  1. 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.

(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

The criteria for finding the most suitable candidate for this post are detailed in item 12 of the Standards and Rules on Recruitment and Appointment of Civil Service Posts 2021 (Second Amendment).

How to apply for the post and deadline

Applications for the post should be submitted by 13:00 on 13 October 2026 to the Ministry of Health, Family and Welfare (Umaaru Zahir Office Building, Lot number 11602, Okinawa). Application forms and documents may also be submitted via email ([email protected]).

And if the government announces a public holiday before the deadline of this announcement, applications can be received up to the number of days of the announced holiday.

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/Examination venue and duration

Interviews and examinations for the post will be held between 14 October 2026 and 13 November 2026, at the Ministry of Health, Family and Welfare (Umaaru Zahir Office Building, Lot number 11602, Okinawa), 2nd Floor.

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

Within three days of the interview being held, the "Sheet of Points Awarded to Job Applicants (A2 Sheet)" will be made public at this office and on the office's website. If there is any objection to the points awarded to job applicants, such objection must be submitted to this office within three days of the A2 Sheet being made public.

For clarification regarding this announcement, contact 3027551. Email: [email protected].

Terms and conditions for recruitment to Civil Service posts and all related documents can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission's website under Principles > https://www.csc.gov.mv/Policy/Index/51 "Recruitment Principles".

What you would do

  • Handle all work related to cases of child abuse, neglect or deprivation of rights submitted to the Ministry and CFPs, and liaise with relevant parties.
  • Conduct necessary home visits and field trips to monitor case conditions in relation to matters submitted to the Ministry and CFPs.
  • Conduct field trips to atolls and monitor case conditions by visiting families as required.
  • Maintain records of cases submitted to the Ministry and CFPs in accordance with regulations, prepare reports and forward to relevant parties.
  • Participate in Sharia court hearings for child-related cases and abide by principles established in case conferences.
  • Participate in supervision programmes organised by the Ministry and CFPs.
  • Be accountable to the designated party responsible for matters submitted to the Ministry and CFPs.

What they are looking for

  • Level 5 Diploma or level 6 Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work from the National Qualification Framework of the…

Benefits

  • Additional allowance as provided for civil service employees.

How to apply

Submit application form, details of applicant including contact phone and email, copy of identity card (both sides), educational certificates with transcripts, and work experience letters to the Ministry of Health, Family and Welfare, Umaaru Zahir Office Building, Lot number 11602, Okinawa, by 13:00 on 13 October 2026. Applications may also be submitted via email to [email protected]. Application form available at https://www.csc.gov.mv/Policy/DownloadFile/403
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