1. The Permanent Secretary (Health) and the Permanent Secretary (Active Ageing), Ministry for Health and Active Ageing, invite applications for the position of Allied Health Professional (Radiography) in the Ministry for Health and Active Ageing.

3.1 The salary for the post of Allied Health Professional with Degree at MQF Level 6 (subject to a minimum of 180 ECTS/ECVET credits or equivalent) is Salary Scale 10, which in the year 2024 is equivalent to €24,085.98 per annum, rising by annual increments of €407.67 up to a maximum of €26,532.00.

An Allied Health Professional who in addition to the requirement stipulated in paragraph 3.1, are also in possession of a relevant and recognised Postgraduate Master's Degree at MQF Level 7 (subject to a minimum of 90 ECTS/ECVET credits or equivalent) or PhD at MQF Level 8, shall on entry be immediately appointed as Senior Allied Health Professional in Salary Scale 8 (€27,179.02 x €486.83 - €30,100).

3.2 An Allied Health Professional will progress to Salary Scale 9 (€25,589.02 x €447.33 - €28,273.00) on completion of two (2) years service in the grade, subject to satisfactory performance.

3.3 An Allied Health Professional will be promoted to the grade of Senior Allied Health Professional in Salary Scale 8 (€27,179.02 x €486.83 - €30,100.00) on completion of three (3) years satisfactory service in the grade of Allied Health Professional in Salary Scale 9.

An Allied Health Professional who in the course of his/her duties obtains a relevant and recognised Postgraduate Master's Degree at MQF Level 7 (subject to a minimum of 90 ECTS/ECVET credits or equivalent) or PhD at MQF Level 8 shall immediately progress to Salary Scale 8 as Senior Allied Health Professional.

3.4 A Senior Allied Health Professional (Salary Scale 8), with at least five (5) years satisfactory service as Senior Allied Health Professional in Salary Scale 8 and certificate of successful completion of the Competency Programme and Evaluation Pramework (CAF), shall be promoted to the grade of Allied Health Practitioner in Salary Scale 7 (€28,855.98 x €531.17 - €32,043.00) as from the date of satisfaction of both the stipulated years of service and the successful certification of the CAF.

A Senior Allied Health Professional (Salary Scale 8), in possession of a recognised and relevant Postgraduate Master's Degree at MQF Level 7 (subject to a minimum of 90 ECTS / ECVET credits or equivalent) or PhD at MQF Level 8 with at least two (2) years satisfactory service as Senior Allied Health Professional and certificate of successful completion of the Comptency Programme and Evaluation Framework (CAF), shall be promoted to the grade of Allied Health Practitioner in Salary Scale 7 (€28,855.98 x €531.17 - €32,043.00).

In the case of Officers who are not in possession of the certificate of successful completion of the Competency Programme and Evaluation Framework on the completion of two (2) years satisfactory service in the grade, shall be promoted to Allied Health Practitioner on condition that s/he obtains this certification within one (1) year from appointment of Allied Health Practitioner in Salary Scale 7. Officers who fail to present such certification within the stipulated timeframe shall automatically revert to Senior Allied Health Professional in Salary Scale 8.

3.5 An appointee will be entitled to such other benefits and subject to such other conditions and obligations as may be stipulated in any pertinent agreement between the Government and the competent Union.  

4.1 The job duties for the position of Allied Health Professional (Radiography) may be viewed in Annex A attached to this Circular.

Further details of the job description of the position may be obtained from the People Management Division, Ministry for Health and Active Ageing, 15, Palazzo Castellania, Merchant Street, Valletta, VLT 1171, which may be contacted by email at [email protected]

4.2 An appointee may be requested to perform duties in any of the health care services in the Government of Malta at the discretion of the Management.

5.1 (i) By the closing time and date of this call for applications, applicants must be Third Country Nationals and satisfy the requirements stated in paragraphs 5.1 (ii). to 5.2. The appointment of such candidates would be without prejudice to the applicant satisfying all eligibility requirements and being granted a work permit in line with the applicable national regulations, as well as being able to fulfill all other conditions of entry into the Schengen territory. Each process is carried out independently and subject to due diligence processing by the competent Maltese authorities.

The advice of the Citizenship Unit within Community Malta Agency and the Expatriates Unit with Indentità should be sought as necessary in the interpretation of the above provisions.

The appointment of candidates would necessitate the issue of an employment licence in so far as this is required by the Immigration Act and subsidiary legislation. Jobsplus should be consulted as necessary on this issue.   

ii. (a) proficient in the Maltese Language. However, candidates who do not possess proficiency in the Maltese language will still be considered but must provide evidence of basic proficiency in the Maltese Language before confirmation of appointment, which is six (6) months, by being successful in the examination in Basic Medical Maltese for the Healthcare Profession Part 1 of the University of Malta. The course officially leading to this examination is the Course in Basic Medical Maltese for the Healthcare Profession Part 1 run by the Department of Maltese of the University of Malta. Allied Health Professionals engaged who would have not obtained this certification within the probationary period of six (6) months, will be given a one-time extension of six (6) months to successfully obtain this certification, prior to confirmation of their appointment. Any related course and assessment fees are to be paid by prospective selected candidates.

AND

(b) be proficient in the English Language;

Either

OR

iii. in possession of a recognised qualification at MQF Level 6 (subject to a minimum of 180 ECTS / ECVET credits or equivalent*) in Radiography or an equivalent, recognised comparable qualification AND in possession of a certificate of registration in Radiography by the Council for Professions Complimentary to Medicine in Malta.

*A recognized qualification comparable to 180 ECTS/ECVET credits, as applicable is only accepted subject to an MQRIC formal recognition statement being submitted with the application.

5.2 (i) Candidates who have not yet formally obtained or are not yet approved for the qualification specified in paragraph 5.1 or else as indicated in paragraph 3.1 of the general provisions https://publicservices.gov.mt/en/people/Documents/Recruitment_GenProvs/General%20Provisions_ENG.pdf will still be considered provided that they submit evidence that they are in the final phase of their course leading to such qualification. Appointees must obtain, or be approved, for the award of such qualification by the 31st December, 2024. If this stipulated deadline for the attainment of such qualification is not met, the appointment will be, for this reason, automatically terminated. 

(ii) Furthermore, candidates who are currently following a recognised programme of study at a higher MQF level than that requested above will also be considered.  Such candidates are to submit evidence that they have successfully completed the necessary ECTS/ECVET credits, or equivalent, and attained the required MQF level, by the closing time and date of the call for applications. Prospective applicants should note the requirement to produce MQRIC recognition statements in respect of their qualifications from MQRIC or other designated authorities, as applicable, as per provisions applicable to this call for applications (see link below).

5.3 Applicants must be of conduct which is appropriate to the post applied for. Those applying from outside the Public Service must produce a Certificate of Conduct issued by the Criminal Records or other competent authority not earlier than one (1) month from the date of application and state whether they have ever been in Government Service, giving details.