Job Vacancy: Health Work Assistant (Junior) Grade III – Western Provincial Department of Health Services
- Organization: Department of Health Services, Western Provincial Council.
- Ministry: Ministry of Health, Indigenous Medicine, Social Welfare, Probation & Child Care Services, Women's Affairs and Council Affairs – Western Province.
- Position: Health Work Assistant (Junior) Grade III – Primary Non-Skilled Service Category (PL-01-2006).
- Total Vacancies: 88 Posts.
- Employment Type: Permanent and pensionable (subject to a 3-year probation period).
- Salary Scale: LKR 40,000 – 10×450 – 10×490 – 10×540 – 12×590 – LKR 61,880/- (PL 1-2006 A; starting basic salary for 2026 is LKR 38,863/- as per Public Admin Circular No. 10/2025 Schedule II).
- Application Closing Date: On or before 06th November 2026.
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Educational Qualifications: Passed G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) in not more than 2 sittings with at least 6 subjects, including a minimum of 2 credit passes (candidates who sat for G.C.E. O/L will be considered if an adequate number of qualified applicants is unavailable).
- Age Limit: Not less than 18 years and not more than 45 years as of 06.11.2026.
- Residential Requirement: Continuous permanent residence in the Western Province for at least 3 consecutive years immediately preceding the closing date (must be verified by a Grama Niladhari certificate).
- General Criteria: Sri Lankan citizen of good moral character, with sound physical and mental fitness to perform duties and serve in any part of the Western Province.
Selection Process
- Method: Structured interview and general verification of qualifications.
- Marking Scheme (100 Marks Total):
- Additional educational qualifications (O/L achievements beyond basic requirements): Up to 20 marks.
- Interview performance (general knowledge and communication skills): Up to 75 marks.
- Personality: Up to 05 marks.
- Minimum qualifying mark for consideration: 40%.
Key Service Conditions
- Appointees must complete a mandatory service period of 5 years at their assigned station before any transfer is considered.
- Must pass the 1st Efficiency Bar Examination within 3 years of appointment.
- Must acquire the prescribed official language proficiency within 5 years as per Public Administration Circular 18/2020.
How to Apply
- Application Preparation: Prepare a clear handwritten application on white A4 paper strictly in accordance with the specimen format[cite: 35].
- Application Form Download: Available on the official website: http://healthmin.wp.gov.lk[cite: 35].
- Attestation: Applicant's signature must be attested by a government school Principal, JP, Commissioner of Oaths, Attorney-at-Law, Notary Public, Commissioned Officer of the Armed Forces, or a permanent staff grade officer in public/provincial public service[cite: 35].
- Submission Mode: Send completed application along with certified copies of relevant educational and residency certificates via Registered Post.
- Postal Address: Secretary, Ministry of Health, Indigenous Medicine, Social Welfare, Probation & Child Care Services, Women's Affairs and Council Affairs – Western Province, 8th Floor, Western Provincial Council Building, No. 204, Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha, Battaramulla[cite: 35].
- Envelope Marking: Top left corner must clearly state: "Recruitment for the Post of Health Work Assistant (Junior) – 2026, Department of Health Services Western Province"[cite: 35].