The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) conducted a 15-hour face-to-face Clinical Supervision Training on 30 March 2026, providing mental health professionals with an opportunity to strengthen their knowledge and skills in effective clinical supervision.

The training was facilitated by Dr. Rachel Ting Sing-Kiat, WHO Consultant, and brought together 29 mental health professionals alongside 8 staff members from the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Clinical supervision is an important component of quality mental health practice, supporting professionals in developing their clinical competencies, maintaining ethical and professional standards, reflecting on practice, and providing safe and effective services to clients. Strengthening supervision capacity can therefore contribute to both professional development and the quality of mental health care.

Through the face-to-face training, participants engaged in focused professional learning on clinical supervision, providing an opportunity to strengthen supervisory competencies and share experiences across the mental health sector.

The initiative also contributes to the development of a stronger and more sustainable mental health workforce by supporting professionals who supervise and guide practitioners in clinical settings. Building local supervision capacity can further support continuing professional development and strengthen collaboration among mental health professionals and institutions.

The training reflects FHS’s commitment to strengthening health professional education and supporting workforce development through collaboration with national and international partners. The involvement of a WHO consultant also provided an opportunity for participants to benefit from specialised expertise in clinical supervision.

By investing in the skills of both mental health professionals and academic staff, the initiative contributes to the continued development of quality mental health services and professional education in the Maldives.

The training aligns with the broader goals of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through its focus on mental health workforce development, continuing professional education, and collaboration with international expertise.