Pharmacist

The State Pharmaceuticals Corporation of Sri Lanka (SPC) is the sole importer of pharmaceuticals and medical devices for government hospitals and the leading importer and distributor of pharmaceuticals for the private sector in Sri Lanka. SPC is seeking suitably qualified Sri Lankan citizens to fill the position of Pharmacist (MA 2.1) Grade III.

Position Summary

• Role: Pharmacist (MA 2.1) – Grade III

• Institution: State Pharmaceuticals Corporation of Sri Lanka (SPC)

• Location: Colombo 05, Sri Lanka

• Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time

• Application Deadline: November 23, 2026

• Salary Scale: Rs. 37,890/- – 375/- x 10, 440/- x 7, 620/- x 4, 825/- x 20 – Rs. 63,700/- (Approximate monthly remuneration: Rs. 115,914/-, inclusive of basic salary, pharmacy safety allowance, performance allowance, transport allowance, and special allowance).

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• Vocational Qualifications: Certificate of Registration as a Pharmacist awarded by the Sri Lanka Medical Council (not below NVQ Level 5).

• Experience: Minimum of one (01) year of post-qualifying experience in dispensing at a registered pharmacy of a public, corporation, board, or reputed mercantile establishment.

• Skills: Computer literacy.

• Age Limit: Should not be less than 18 years and not more than 45 years of age (the upper age limit is not applicable to internal candidates).

• General Requirements: Must be a citizen of Sri Lanka of good character with the physical and mental capacity to execute duties.

Employee Fringe Benefits

• Monthly attendance incentive bonus.

• Reimbursement of encashable unutilized leave.

• Annual performance bonuses.

• Medical benefits and hospitalization medical insurance coverage for the employee and family.

• Daily meal allowance.

How to Apply

• Prepare a self-compiled bio-data including age, educational qualifications, training, work experience, present position, salary point and scale, previous positions held, and dates of joining/leaving previous employers.

• Include copies of your National Identity Card, relevant educational and professional certificates, and the names and addresses of two non-related referees. Applications without copies of certificates will be rejected.

• Candidates employed in government departments, corporations, boards, or statutory bodies must route their applications through their respective institutional heads.

• Send your application via registered post to reach the address below on or before November 23, 2026.

• Clearly state the post applied for on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

Acting Deputy General Manager (HR & Administration)

State Pharmaceuticals Corporation of Sri Lanka

"Mehewara Piyasa", 16th Floor, No. 41, Kirula Road, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka

Management Assistant (Pharmacist) Apply Online

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