Junior Professional Officer (Various)

The Junior Professional Officers (Various Units) will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of operations service duties which fall under the remit of the Social Care Standards Authority (hereunder referred as ‘SCSA’ or ‘the Authority’).

Principal Responsibilities

The Junior Professional Officers shall assist within the Directorates of the Authority ensuring that the SCSA operates with bot practice and intent within the regulatory framework applicable to the Authority, and that all pertinent laws and regulations are followed.

Essential Functions for the posts required:

i. Implements work practices that would entail the efficient and effective performance of duties in the various Units of the Authority.

ii. Assists and advises with regard to the upkeep and maintenance of moveable and immoveable assets.

iii. Responsible for the Inventory of the Unit.

iv. Keeps updated records and files related to duties in line with regulations.

v. Prepares policies and S.O.P’s in relation to duties.

vi. Coordinate the upkeep of information in line with duties.

vii. Draws up reports and highlights attention to any short comings or other issued.

viii. Prepares and complies various publications and guidelines.

ix. Responsible for the performance data and/or statistics related to duties.

x. Carries out file movements and keep tract on system of files.

xi. Responsible for archiving and bring ups of files at the Authority.

xii. Manages the staff transportation logs and requests for transport as required.

xiii. Coordinates, maintains records, follows-up and performs ancillary duties efficiently.

xiv. Prepares and keeps track of consumable requests of the Unit and prepare requisition orders for other items required by the Unit.

xv. Keeps abreast of any new developments in the policies and/or manuals in relation to Unit.

xvi. Be efficient in order to meet deadlines set and have initiative to deliver what is expected in a prompt manner.

xvii. Prepare, report and deliver presentations to the Head / Director as may be required and

xviii. Perform any other duties according to the exigencies of the Authority as directed by the Chief Executive Officer or her representative.

Business Skills

(a) Strong ethical values and integrity.

(b) A conscientious attitude, self-motivated and ability to work without close supervision.

(c) A level of accuracy under pressure and must be able to respond adequately to demands from internal and external contacts.

(d) Possess good organizational skills.

(e) Ability to work under pressure with a flexible approach.

(f) Motivation for excellence across all aspects of duties with regards to the Authority.

Knowledge

Ø Strong analytical skills with an eye for detail.

Ø Ability to develop policies and procedures to improve the SCSA’s knowledge in related matters.

Ø An organised and structured thinker able to communicate complex information into easy-to-understand synthesized information with clear implications to the SCSA and

Ø Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Eligibility Requirements for all posts.

Officers applying for this post must be confirmed in their current appointment.

Prior to closing date for this post the applicant must be in possession of the following:

Eligibility requirements:

By the closing time and date of this call for applications, applicants must be:

(i) Citizens of Malta. and

(ii) Able to communicate proficiently both verbally and written in the Maltese and English languages.

And

(iii)

a. In possession of a recognised qualification MQF Level 4 (subject to a minimum of 120 ECTS/ECVET credits, or equivalent*) in Management or Logistics or Business Administration or Public Management or Leadership or Strategy or in relevant areas as determined by Management.

OR

b. In possession of a recognised Diploma at MQF Level 5 (subject to a minimum of 60 ECTS/ECVET credits, or equivalent*) in Management or Logistics or Business Administration or Public Management or Leadership or Strategy or in relevant areas as determined by Management.

OR

c. In possession of two (2) subjects at Advanced level and three (3) subjects at Intermediate

Matriculation Level (which must include two (2) of the following subjects: Mathematics, English, Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Physics, Information Technology, Computing or Business Studies) or a recognised pertinent comparable qualification.

OR

d. In possession of three (3) subjects at Advanced level (which must include one (1) of the following subjects: Mathematics, English, Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Physics, Information Technology, computing or Business Studies).

*A recognised qualification comparable to 120/60 ECTS/ECVET credits, as applicable, is only accepted subject to an MQRIC formal recognition statement being submitted with the application.

Selection Procedure

Eligible applicants will be assessed by a Selection Board to determine their suitability for the post.

The maximum mark for this selection process is 100% and the pass mark is 50%.

Salary and Benefits

The basic annual salary for this position in 2026 is €27,191.00, with an annual increase and annual increment to be determined by the Collective Agreement..

Submission requirements

1. Covering letter highlighting experience.

2. Curriculum vitae (CV) in Europass format.

3. Scanned copy of Qualifications and Certificates (including Transcripts) and

4. Valid Police Certificate of Conduct (issued within the last month).

Applications are to be sent electronically to [email protected].

It is the responsibility of the individual to ensure that applications are received within this deadline, late submissions will not be accepted.

Human Resources Unit

Social Care Standards Authority