The National Programme for Tuberculosis Control and Chest Diseases (NPTCCD) under the Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka, is recruiting four short-term National Consultants for its 2026 Mid-Term Review (MTR) and Epidemiological Review.
These consultancy positions offer senior medical and public health specialists an opportunity to work alongside international experts to evaluate national TB control strategies, diagnostic networks, clinical management, and surveillance data across the country.
Summary
| Available Positions | National Consultant – Public Health Specialist (TB Programme Review) National Consultant – Public Health Specialist (TB Epidemiology & Surveillance Review) National Consultant – Clinical Specialist (Programmatic Management of Drug-Resistant TB / PMDT) National Consultant – Microbiologist (TB Laboratory & Diagnostic Services Review) |
| Hiring Organization | National Programme for Tuberculosis Control and Chest Diseases (NPTCCD), Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka |
| Work Location | Colombo / Desk Review & In-Country Field Missions across selected District Chest Clinics, hospitals, laboratories, and high-risk settings |
| Contract Duration | MTR Consultancies: October 05, 2026 – November 08, 2026 (In-country mission: Oct 12–18, 2026) Epidemiology Consultancy: In-country mission (Oct 12–18, 2026) with preparation and post-mission synthesis phases |
| Application Deadline | September 25, 2026 |
Job Requirements
General Minimum Requirements (All Roles):
- Medical degree from a recognized university.
- English proficiency with strong analytical, synthesis, and technical report-writing abilities.
- Computer literacy in standard office software and ability to analyze programme datasets.
- Proven capability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams alongside local and international experts.
Role-Specific Qualifications & Experience:
- Public Health Specialist (Programme Review):
- Board Certification or equivalent postgraduate specialist qualification in Community Medicine / Public Health.
- Minimum of 8 years of post-qualification professional experience in public health.
- Substantial background in TB control or communicable disease implementation (preferably with NPTCCD at national or district levels).
- Hands-on experience conducting programme reviews, evaluations, or strategic assessments.
- Public Health Specialist (Epidemiology & Surveillance Review):
- Board Certification or equivalent postgraduate specialist qualification in Community Medicine / Public Health.
- Minimum of 8 years of post-qualification public health experience.
- Demonstrated background in epidemiology, disease surveillance, M&E, or health information systems (including ePIMS or similar electronic surveillance tools).
- Experience with data quality verification, mortality surveillance linkages, and high-risk population screening (e.g., prisons).
- Clinical Specialist (PMDT Review):
- Board Certification or postgraduate clinical specialist qualification in Respiratory Medicine or an equivalent recognized clinical specialty.
- Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification professional experience.
- Direct clinical experience managing TB and Drug-Resistant TB (DR-TB), including knowledge of second-line drug regimens, diagnostic DST pathways, adverse reaction management, and patient-centered care.
- Consultant Microbiologist (Laboratory Services Review):
- Board Certification or specialist qualification in Medical Microbiology recognized in Sri Lanka.
- Minimum of 8 years of post-qualification professional experience in clinical or public health microbiology.
- Practical expertise in TB diagnostic technologies (sputum microscopy, rapid molecular assays, culture, and DST), laboratory quality management systems, biosafety, and equipment maintenance.
Extra Notice
- Selection Threshold: Candidates must meet all eligibility requirements before undergoing technical scoring. A minimum score of 70 out of 100 points on the evaluation grid is required to be considered for appointment, following NPTCCD and Global Fund procurement guidelines.
- Joint Mission Structure: The review missions are timed to run concurrently from October 12 to October 18, 2026, requiring consultants to coordinate data triangulation across epidemiological, clinical, programmatic, and laboratory findings.
Application Process
Interested candidates must email their complete application package to nptccddirector@gmail.com on or before September 25, 2026.
Required Documents to Submit:
- Cover letter stating the specific consultancy role applied for.
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Documented list of past relevant reviews, evaluations, surveillance assessments, or technical assignments (highlighting the applicant’s role).
- List of relevant publications, technical guidelines, manuals, protocols, or operational research contributions.
Official Contact Address:
Dr. Kapila B. Kannangara
Director, National Programme for Tuberculosis Control & Chest Diseases (NPTCCD)
Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka
No. 555/5, 4th Floor, Elvitigala Mawatha, Narahenpita, Colombo 05
Source:www.health.gov.lk
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