MINISTRY OF HEALTH & MASS MEDIA
PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM ENHANCING PROJECT
Recruitment of Project Staff
Management Assistant - Finance
Primary Healthcare System Enhancing Project (PHSEP) is a project being implemented under the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, funded by the World Bank (WB). The total project cost is US$150 Million and it is designed to improve access and quality of Primary Healthcare Services across all districts in Sri Lanka for the period of 2024-2028.
Applications are invited from citizens of Sri Lanka to fill the post of Management Assistant in the Project Management Unit (PMU) on contract basis, initially for a period of one year, extendable annually based on satisfactory performance and project requirements, up to a maximum period of engagement until project ending, with no entitlement to permanent status in the public service. The remuneration and other relevant terms and conditions are in accordance with Circular No. 02/2026, Para 3.2.3, dated 28.03.2026, issued by the Department of Management Services.
Post
Management Assistant (Full time)
No. of Positions: 01
Education Qualifications
External Applicants:
G.C.E. (A/L) – 03 subjects
G.C.E. (O/L) – 06 subjects in one sitting with at least 04 Credit passes including Sinhala/Tamil, English and Mathematics
Having a BSc. Degree will be preferred
Internal Applicants (Government Service):
Above A/L & O/L qualifications
Minimum 05 years satisfactory service in a permanent post
Recommendation of Head of Department
Having a BSc. Degree will be preferred
Experience
Minimum 02 years of experience in office accounts/ administration/ procurement project administration or related field will be preferable. Experience in Government or donor-funded projects will be an added advantage.
Other Requirements
Computer literacy (MS Office), general IT applications, good communication skills (Sinhala/Tamil & English), ability to work in a team, good character, and physical & mental fitness.
Hands-on experience in using computerized accounting packages & Experience in Working in a Foreign Funded Project will be an added advantage.