The Ministry of Health and Mass Media is recruiting a Management Assistant – Finance for the Primary Healthcare System Enhancing Project (PHSEP). Funded by a $150 million World Bank grant to upgrade healthcare access across Sri Lanka, this full-time contract role joins the Project Management Unit in Colombo.
It offers a one-year tenure, renewable annually based on performance and project duration.
Application Deadline: 28.9.2026
Qucik Summary
| Position Title | Management Assistant – Finance (Full-Time) |
| Hiring Organization | Primary Healthcare System Enhancing Project (PHSEP), Ministry of Health & Mass Media |
| Funding Agency | World Bank (WB) |
| Total Vacancies | 01 |
| Work Location | Project Management Unit (PMU), Colombo 07, Sri Lanka |
| Contract Duration | Initial 1-year contract, extendable annually up to the project’s completion (2024–2028) |
| Remuneration | Governed by Department of Management Services Circular No. 02/2026 (Para 3.2.3) |
Job Requirements
- Passed 3 subjects at G.C.E. (A/L) and 6 subjects at G.C.E. (O/L) in a single sitting, with at least 4 credit passes including Mathematics, English, and Sinhala or Tamil. A Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree is preferred.
- Must meet the standard A/L and O/L criteria, possess a minimum of 5 years of satisfactory service in a permanent government post, have a formal recommendation from their Head of Department, and preferably hold a BSc. degree.
- At least 2 years of work experience in office accounting, administration, procurement, or project management is preferred. Prior experience in government or donor-funded projects is an added advantage.
- Hands-on experience operating computerized accounting packages is preferred. Good computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office and standard IT applications, is required.
- Sound communication skills in English along with Sinhala or Tamil, strong teamwork skills, good character, and sound physical and mental fitness.
Other Details
- Engagement under this contract does not confer any right or entitlement to permanent appointment or status within the public service.
- Applications sent through email, hand delivery, or any delivery channel other than registered postal mail will be automatically disqualified.
- Incomplete submissions, late applications, or files missing required supporting qualification documents will be rejected without review.
Application Process/ How to Apply
Interested candidates must send a complete Curriculum Vitae or Bio-Data along with copies of educational certificates, work experience records, and personal contact details (telephone, fax, and email).
- Delivery Method: Exclusively via Registered Post.
- Envelope Marking: The top left corner of the envelope must be clearly marked:
"APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT - FINANCE"
Mailing Address:
Project Director
Primary Healthcare System Enhancing Project (PHSEP)
191 A, J. R. Jayawardena Centre, “The Bungalow”
Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 07
Contact Info: Tel: 0112 271150 | Email: info@phsep.lk
Source: www.health.gov.lk
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