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6 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 11 SEPTEMBER 2022 NEWS External Call for Applications to perform duties as Officer Stage Crew & Maintenance at Teatru Manoel Job Description: The Officer Stage Crew & Maintenance employee reports to the Facilities Manager and to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and is responsible for all aspects of Stage Crew & Maintenance at Teatru Manoel, from Health & Safety Duties to supporting the Facilities Manager in the daily operations, assisting stage artists in the building of sets and props, as well as, perform repair or general maintenance work of facilities, buildings, grounds, and equipment at various sites including electrical, plumbing and painting tasks. The Officer Stage Crew & Maintenance will also be responsible to conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment and immediately take preventive measures to rectify any mishaps. Qualifications and Experience Required: Three (3) years relevant work experience, fluent in Maltese and English, a school Leaving Certificate, and a good Police Conduct. The selected candidate will also need to be pro-active and able to work on own initiative. The officer will be required to work flexible hour according to Teatru Manoel's needs. Working hours may include evenings, weekends, and public holidays. To apply, please send a CV to hr.mt@teatrumanoel.mt by not later than Monday 26th September 2022. More information on: www.teatrumanoel.mt. JobsPlus Permit No: 483/2022 External Call for Applications to perform duties as Officer Stage Crew & Maintenance at Teatru Manoel Job Description: The Officer Stage Crew & Maintenance employee reports to the Facilities Manager and to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and is responsible for all aspects of Stage Crew & Maintenance at Teatru Manoel, from Health & Safety Duties to supporting the Facilities Manager in the daily operations, assisting stage artists in the building of sets and props, as well as, perform repair or general maintenance work of facilities, buildings, grounds, and equipment at various sites including electrical, plumbing and painting tasks. The Officer Stage Crew & Maintenance will also be responsible to conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment and immediately take preventive measures to rectify any mishaps. Qualifications and Experience Required: Three (3) years relevant work experience, fluent in Maltese and English, a school Leaving Certificate, and a good Police Conduct. The selected candidate will also need to be pro-active and able to work on own initiative. The officer will be required to work flexible hour according to Teatru Manoel's needs. Working hours may include evenings, weekends, and public holidays. To apply, please send a CV to hr.mt@teatrumanoel.mt by not later than Monday 26th September 2022. More information on: www.teatrumanoel.mt. JobsPlus Permit No: 483/2022 LUKE VELLA AN average of two suicide deaths per month occurred in Malta for the past 11 years, statistics re- leased by the mental health com- missioner show. On World Suicide Prevention Day, which was yesterday, the Commissioner for the Rights of Persons with Mental Disorders Denis Vella Baldacchino said each suicide death is potentially preventable. The theme chosen by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for this year is 'Creating Hope Through Action'. It spoke of the importance of raising awareness at all levels, in order to be in a position to rec- ognise and offer help to persons in such situations, thereby po- tentially reducing instances of suicide. In Malta the age of suicide vic- tims ranged from below 16 years to over 95 years, with the most prevalent age bracket being be- tween 40 and 50 years. Foreign- ers accounted for 22% of the vic- tims and 83% were men. It said that over the past seven years, each person who commit- ted suicide below the age of 65, lost an average of 20 years of pro- ductive life. "Every person may pass through a vulnerable period in which su- icide may be contemplated as a way to get rid of unbearable and cumulative pain. Suicide preven- tion is everybody's business," the Commissioner said. It emphasised that suicide re- quired a holistic approach by government, society, NGOs and civil society groups. It also spoke of the important role of the me- dia and how the subject is report- ed, saying that it may play a part in bringing about a change in mistaken, prejudiced or stigma- tised ideas about suicide. "Accepting suicide as a reality can help prevent a death. People need to talk about suicide to help the community better identify the risk factors and learn how to address them. Individuals need to be encouraged to talk about their mental wellbeing including suicide ideation and to seek ap- propriate intervention and help." The Commissioner stated that a caring society should not al- low individuals to feel alone and suffer in silence. It said that rel- atives, friends, work colleagues, teachers and others who have a relationship with a person who they notice is passing through a difficult time and possibly exhib- iting suicidal ideation, should not be afraid to bring up the subject. "This may indeed be an impor- tant first step towards helping individuals open up about their feelings and may serve as an op- portunity to encourage them to seek necessary assistance. Suicide Prevention is possible, and sui- cide can be avoided." Persons who are in crisis can approach the Accident and Emergency department at Mater Dei Hospital or Primary Health Department and seek help from Mental Health Service profes- sionals. People passing through difficult moments and contem- plating Suicide, as well as sur- vivors of these tragic events, can seek help from available services: Suicide Prevention, Outreach and Therapeutic (SPOT) services by appointment on 2122 8333 (Victim Support Malta), Sup- portline 179 (FSWS) and 1770 (Richmond Foundation). Anonymous chats such as kel- limni.com, Olli chat or Krizi are also an option. One can contact the family doctor or health centre or by speaking to a person of trust. Public officers can seek the help of the Employee Support Programme (ESP). An average of two suicide deaths per month for the past 11 years Economist warns Malta might need to revise growth forecasts after ECB raised interest rates The European Central Bank wants to keep spending at bay, but Malta's high economic growth rates for the coming years depends on high spending by households and businesses – could this be a catch-22, Nicole Meilak asks ECB president Christine Lagarde during the ECB Governing Council Press Conference on 08 September 2022, Frankfurt, Germany. Photo: Sanziana Perju/ECB