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5 maltatoday | WEDNESDAY • 11 OCTOBER 2023 NEWS www.pa.org.mt PLANNING AUTHORITY The successful candidate will be actively involved in the planning, coordination, management, installation, maintenance, availability, security and daily operations of the Authority network, connectivity and telephony services, for the effective, reliable and secure operation of the hardware, software and systems on the Authority network, together with the preparation of strategies, plans and recommendations. Successful candidates must be in possession of the following:- Qualificati ons MQF Level 6 graduate preferably in Computer Science. A degree in science with sufficient amount of technical content such as a joint degree or any other computing related discipline, or comparable equivalent professional qualification in computing. E xperienc e Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience at graduate level S kills Technical knowledge and experience in the installation, configuration and/or maintenance of networking equipment, backup solutions, network security and/ or servers and storage solutions. Excellent presentation, analytical, communication and report writing skills. Candidates are to present scanned copies of all qualifications with their application together with proof of local equivalence issued by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), for any qualification(s) which are not awarded by University of Malta or MCAST. Candidates who are in possession of qualification(s) in a language other than English, are to present a translated copy of their qualification(s) in English. All certificates, the proof of local equivalence, the completed Declarations by Candidate, which can be downloaded from https:// www.pa.org.mt/en/ vacancies, and the Jobsplus Employment History, which can be downloaded from https://jobsplus.gov.mt/, are to be presented with the application, by the closing date for submissions. Candidates who are 3rd country nationals, are to have a valid working permit by the closing date for submissions of the call, which permit is to be presented with their application. The position carries a starting annual salary and allowances of €35,120 a performance bonus and other benefits. The above post is for an indefinite period. Interested candidates are advised to submit their application, by sending an application via email on jobapplications@pa.org.mt together with a detailed curriculum vitae in pdf format by not later than 22 nd October 2023 to: The Human Resources Manager Planning Authority Ref: Senior Officer (ICT Systems Operations) Jobsplus Permit No. 511/2022 Further information is available on our website: www.pa.org.mt/en/ vacancies JOin Our TEam SENIOR OFFICER (ICT SYSTEMS OPERATIONS) Career OppOrtunity vacancy land surveyor.indd 1 03/10/2023 10:20:38 VACANCY Wanted full-time live-in housekeeper for immediate employment in the South of Malta. Main duties are household chores including cleaning, cooking and daily errands. Interested parties are to contact Mrs. Agatha Balzan on 79047302 or email to annet356@yahoo.com. Deadline to submit interest is 31st Oct 2023. ANIMAL protection laws have to be accompanied by continuous enforcement to be truly effective, Nationalist Party spokesperson Janice Chetcuti said. She was commenting following the publication by government of draft regulations for pet sitters, groomers, dog breeders and boarding kennels. The White Paper comes two years after the An- imal Welfare Commissioner made recommenda- tions for regulation of the industry. Chetcuti welcomed the proposals and said the PN had long been calling for higher animal welfare standards. "The government has finally realised that what the PN has been calling for was a reflection of what NGOs in the sector had been saying," she said. Chetcuti added that the most important thing is to ensure that any new rules are accompanied with continuous enforcement. Animal welfare rules need better enforcement, PN says PN spokesperson Janice Chetcuti IN our respective communities, no one should bear the burden of suffering alone, shrouded in isolation, the Prime Minister's wife Lydia Abela said on Tues- day. Addressing the International Conference on Mental Health in Brussels, Abela spoke of the progress made in Malta regard- ing mental health, but she also called for continued efforts and collaboration in the field. The conference, attended by dignitaries and experts from various nations, provided a plat- form for discussing critical men- tal health issues on this impor- tant day. Abela highlighted the silent struggles faced by individu- als dealing with mental health challenges, emphasising the collective responsibility to raise awareness and offer sup- port. She praised Malta's Mental Health Strategy, focusing on building resilience and trans- forming services, and the plans to construct a new psychiatric hospital, while also mentioning the introduction of more mental health services within the com- munity. "We proudly advocate that it's 'okay not to be okay,' and that no one should ever walk this path alone," Abela said. Abela recognised the vital role played by Non-Governmen- tal Organizations (NGOs) and called upon the European Union to strengthen its commitment to support these organizations. She stressed the need to create inclusive environments in socie- ties and workplaces for individ- uals with disabilities. She ques- tioned whether they should not have the same opportunities as others. Addressing the role of sports in mental health, Abela highlight- ed Special Olympics Malta, an organisation she chairs, which empowers individuals with disa- bilities through sports. She emphasised the preventive aspect of sports in mental health and how it can boost motivation and provide a positive focus in life. "At Special Olympics, we tru- ly believe in the extraordinary capabilities of these young indi- viduals, as we help them unlock their full potential and achieve remarkable heights they may have never envisioned before," Abela said. She concluded by underscoring the importance of openly dis- cussing mental health and seek- ing help as a sign of strength. "In the grand tapestry of life, we often focus on our physical well-being, but we must remem- ber that mental health is just as essential," Abela said. 'It's okay not to be okay, but you should not walk this path alone' – Lydia Abela Lydia Abela speaking in Brussels