Ministry of Health Vacancies 2026 – ADB UHC Programme

Deputy Programme Director

• Number of vacancies: 01
• Salary category: Category B
• Applicant should be below 64 years at the time of recruitment.
• Relevant degrees include MBBS or BDS from a recognised university.
•  Relevant postgraduate qualifications include MSc in Medical Administration or Community Medicine.
•  Additional qualifications in project management, public procurement, monitoring and evaluation will be useful.
•  Experience in foreign-financed development projects is required according to the conditions stated in the advertisement.
•  English and Sinhala or Tamil communication skills and computer/data analysis skills are expected.

Internal Auditor

• Number of vacancies: 01
• Employment: Contract basis and full-time
• Applicant should be below 64 years at the time of recruitment.
•  Applicants must possess the academic, professional and experience requirements specified under the relevant Department of Management Services circular.
•  Previous internal audit experience in the health sector or a foreign-financed development project will be an added advantage.
•  Strong English and Sinhala or Tamil communication skills are required.
•  Computer, spreadsheet and data-analysis skills will be advantageous.

Programme Officer – Governance and Engineering

• Number of vacancies: 01
• Salary category: Category F
• Employment: Contract basis and full-time
•  A recognised bachelor’s degree or an accepted NVQ Level 5 or higher qualification with the required experience is expected.
•  Qualifications relating to project management, public procurement, business administration or monitoring and evaluation will be advantageous.
•  Experience in the government, health sector or a foreign-financed development project will be an added advantage.
•  Good English and Sinhala or Tamil communication and computer skills are expected.

Office Assistant

• Number of vacancies: 02
• Employment: Contract basis and full-time
• Applicant should be below 64 years at the time of recruitment.
•  Passed G.C.E. O/L in six subjects with four credit passes, including English and Sinhala or Tamil language.
• Passing the G.C.E. A/L examination will be an added advantage.
• A computer literacy certificate will be an added advantage.
•  Previous government-sector, health-sector or foreign-funded project experience will be advantageous.
• Communication skills and computer literacy are required.

How to Apply

Applicants should prepare a detailed Curriculum Vitae or Bio Data. No specific application format has been prescribed.

The following documents and details should be attached:

• Copies of educational certificates
• Copies of experience certificates
• Copies of other relevant qualifications
• Applicant’s contact information

Applications must be sent through registered post. The following should be written on the upper-left corner of the envelope:

Postal Address