Government jobs · Lab technologist

Announcement

A warm welcome is extended to those interested in working as a Medical Laboratory Technician at L. Maabaidhoo Health Centre. This vacancy requires capable employees with enthusiasm for the work.

1. Pension contribution receivable under the Pension Law of the Maldives.
2. Additional leave allowance and public holiday allowance as set for Civil Service employees.

1. Using the equipment specified in the specified guidelines and principles.
2. Ensuring that equipment needed for work is sterilised.
3. Setting up, cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment.
4. Checking that laboratory requisition forms and specimen tubes are available.
5. Handling hazard fluid or tissue-like items from the specified guidelines and principles.
6. Examining specimens according to the set limits and procedures for time-bound tests.
7. Performing tests to be done in the laboratory.
8. Safely transporting fluid or specimen samples to the laboratory from the collection site or station.
9. Providing information to staff on the procedure for collecting fluid or specimen samples.
10. Practical participation in work to be done in health emergencies, pandemics and epidemics.

A Diploma at Level 5 or Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree from a discipline related to work recognised by the Maldives Allied Health Council, from the National Qualifications Framework of the Maldives.

Educational requirements for the post:

• Biomedical Science
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Clinical Micro Biology
• Diagnostic Microbiology
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Medical Laboratory Technology
• Medical Science
• Medical Technology

Scope of work for this post:

• Medical Laboratory Service

1. Application form for completed position (this form is available from the Civil Service Commission website and the office website and from the counter at L. Maavah Health Centre and from 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) 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.

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) From the civil service work experience, work undertaken during periods of experience not shown on https://myaccount.csc.gov.mv, and the duration of work (showing years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the work (even if work was undertaken in different posts in one office), shall be clearly stated in a letter issued by that office.

(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.

7. Copy of valid registration and license

Note: A candidate applying for the position must obtain a minimum of 60 or more points on an A2 sheet.

Documents required for the position should be submitted before 13:30 on Monday, 14 October 2026, to the administrative section of the L. Maabaidhoo Health Centre. The application form and documents for the position may also be sent 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.

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, those will also be included) will be held at the following location and period:

Interviews for candidates for this position will be held between 20 October 2026 and 25 October 2026 at L. Maabaidhoo Health Centre.

Within 3 days after the interview, the "Sheet showing points awarded to applicants for the position (Sheet A2)" will be published in this office and in the Government Gazette of the Maldives. If there is an objection to the points awarded to applicants for the position, the objection must be submitted to this office within 3 days from the date the Sheet A2 is published.

For clarification of information relating to this announcement, contact on official numbers 6800903 and 6800900. And email [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).