| 1) |
Professional |
Chartered Chemist |
Degree / Professional Experience |
Degree in Chemistry from a Recognized University with 05 Years Experience |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level in Science Subject Stream |
Government Recognized Universities / ICHEMC |
| 2) |
Professional |
Senior Chemist |
Degree / Professional Experience |
Degree in Chemistry / Bachelor of Science with Chemistry |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level in Science Subject Stream |
Government Recognized Universities / ICHEMC |
| 3) |
Professional |
Production Chemist |
Degree / Professional Experience |
Degree in Chemistry / Bachelor of Science with Chemistry with Experience |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level in Science Subject Stream |
Government Recognized Universities / ICHEMC |
| 4) |
Professional |
Dietician |
Degree with Registration in Medical Council with Experience |
Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level in Science Subject Stream |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 5) |
Professional |
Consultant |
Having Expertise in the Relevant field |
Specialist Courses in Related Field |
MBBS |
Medical Council Recognized National or International Bodies |
| 6) |
Professional |
Phycologist |
Bachelor in Psychology with Post Graduation in And Obtaining A Credit Pass for English Language at G.C.E.(O/L) And Completed 2 Years of Training in Clinical Psychology at a Government-Recognized Medical Institute and Six Months of Supervised Training Under a Psychiatrist. |
Post Graduate Course in Psychology |
Degree in Psychology |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 7) |
Professional |
Medical Officer |
MBBS |
Degree in Medicine Field |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level in Science Subject Stream |
Universities with Government Recognized Medical Faculties |
| 8) |
Professional |
Dentist |
Degree in Dentistry |
Degree in Dental Science |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level in Science Subject Stream |
University of Peradeniya |
| 9) |
Professional |
Biomedical Engineer |
Degree |
Obtaining a Degree from a Government Recognized University in Electrical / Electronic / Mechanical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level in Science Subject Stream |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 10) |
Professional |
Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) |
MBBS with Having Expertise in Forensic Medicine |
Specialist Courses in Forensic Medicine |
MBBS |
Medical Council Recognized National or International Bodies |
| 11) |
Para Professional |
Director - Nursing Medical Services / Nursing Education / Nursing Public Health |
Nursing Degree / Post Nursing Diploma / Nursing Officer With 5 Years Experience in Special Grade |
Being a Special Grade Nurse is Sufficient |
Not Required |
Not required |
| 12) |
Para Professional |
Nursing Officer - Grade 1 (Medical Services / Education / Public Health) |
Diploma with Experience and Passing Internal Exams |
Post Diploma Course in Nursing |
Passing Internal Exams |
National Institute of Nursing and Post?Basic?College?of?Nursing Under the Ministry of Health |
| 13) |
Para Professional |
Special Grade Nursing Officer (Medical Services / Education / Public Health) |
Nursing Degree / Post Nursing Diploma / Experience as a Special Grade Nursing Officer |
Being a Special Grade Nurse is Sufficient |
Not Required |
Not required |
| 14) |
Para Professional |
Medical Laboratory Technologist |
Degree |
Medical Laboratory Technology Specialist Degree |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level in Science Subject Stream |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 15) |
Para Professional |
Medical Laboratory Technologist |
Diploma |
Medical Laboratory Technology Specialist Diploma Course |
At G.C.E.(A/L) Credit Pass for Chemistry with Two Simple Passes for Physics, Biology, Agriculture, Combine- Mathematics in one Attempt and At G.C.E.(O/L) Four Credit Passes Including Language, Mathematics, Science and Passing Six Subjects in One Sitting and Passing English Language in Less Than Than Two Attempts. Age Between 18 - 35 Years |
Training Schools conducted by Education, Training and Research Branch of the Ministry of Health |
| 16) |
Para Professional |
Pharmacist - Government |
Degree |
Bachelor of Pharmacy |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level in Science Subject Stream |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 17) |
Para Professional |
Pharmacist - Government |
Diploma in Pharmacy |
Diploma in Pharmacy (English Medium) |
At G.C.E.(A/L) Credit Pass for Chemistry with Two Simple Passes for Physics, Biology, Agriculture, Combine- Mathematics in one Attempt and At G.C.E.(O/L) Four Credit Passes Including Language, Mathematics, Science and Passing Six Subjects in One Sitting and Passing English Language in Less Than Two Attempts. Age Between 18 - 35 Years |
Training Schools conducted by Education, Training and Research Branch of the Ministry of Health |
| 18) |
Para Professional |
Cardiographer (ECG) |
Diploma in Cardiograph |
Diploma in Cardiograph Technology |
At G.C.E.(A/L) Credit Pass for Biology with Two Simple Passes for Chemistry and Physics in one Attempt and At G.C.E.(O/L) Minimum Four Credit Passes for Language, Mathematics, Science and Passing Six Subjects with English Language in Less Than Two Attempts. Age Between 18 - 30 Years |
Training Schools conducted by Education, Training and Research Branch of the Ministry of Health |
| 19) |
Para Professional |
Perfusionist |
Degree |
BSc. Degree with Honors Plus Physics as a Subject |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level in Science Subject Stream |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 20) |
Para Professional |
Pharmacist - Private |
Degree / Diploma |
Bachelor of Pharmacy / Diploma in Pharmacy (English Medium) |
Pass G.C.E.(O/L) with Credit Passes for Language / Mathematics / Science / English Language and G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level in Science Subject Stream |
Government Recognized Universities / Aquinas College /TVEC Recognized Other Institutes |
| 21) |
Para Professional |
Medical Record Officer |
Degree with Diploma in Computing |
A Bachelors Degree in Economics, Mathematics or Statistics as a Subject And Having Completed a Diploma Course in Computing (Duration - Not Less Than One Year) at a State or Government Recognized Institute |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities/VTA / DTET / NAITA / NYSC / TVEC Recognized Other Institutes |
| 22) |
Para Professional |
Physiotherapist - Private |
Degree / Diploma |
Bachelor in Physiotherapy/ Diploma Course in Physiotherapy |
Pass G.C.E.(O/L) with Credit Passes for Language, Mathematics, Science and English /G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level in Science Subject Stream |
Government Recognized Universities / Aquinas College |
| 23) |
Skilled |
Occupational Therapist - Government |
Diploma |
Diploma in Occupational Therapy |
Pass G.C.E.(A/L) with Credit Pass for Physics and Two Subjects in Biology / Physical Streams in One Attempt with G.C.E.(O/L) Four Credit Passes Including Language, Mathematics, Science and Passing Six Subjects in One Sitting and Passing English Language in Less Than Two Attempts. |
Training Schools conducted by Education, Training and Research Branch of the Ministry of Health |
| 24) |
Skilled |
Occupational Therapist - Private |
Diploma |
Diploma in Occupational Therapy |
Pass G.C.E.(O/L) with Credit Passes for Language, Mathematics, Science and English /G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level in Science Subject Stream |
Aquinas College / TVEC Recognized Other Institutes |
| 25) |
Para Professional |
Medical Laboratory Technician |
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science with Experience |
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 26) |
Para Professional |
Speech Therapist |
Degree with Open Competitive Examination (Age - 21 - 25 Years) |
Bachelor in -Speech Therapy |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level in Science Subject Stream |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 27) |
Para Professional |
Speech Therapist |
Diploma with Open Competitive Examination (Age - 21 - 25 Years) |
Diploma (Full Time - Not Less Than Two Years) in -Speech Therapy |
G.C.E. (A/L) |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 28) |
Para Professional |
Medical Laboratory Technician |
Degree |
Courses in Laboratory Technology / Medical Electronics Technology |
Pass G.C.E.(A/L) Chemistry and Other Two Subjects in Science Stream in one Attempt |
Aquinas College |
| 29) |
Para Professional |
Quality Control Chemist |
Degree |
Bachelor in Chemical Science /Course Conducted by Institute of Chemistry |
Pass G.C.E.(A/L) Chemistry and Other Two Subjects in Science Stream in one Attempt or Diploma in Laboratory Technology (Expected Level for University Admission) |
Government Recognized Universities / ICHEMC |
| 30) |
Para Professional |
Radiography Technologist - Private |
Degree |
Bachelor in Radiography |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 31) |
Para Professional |
Radiographer - Government |
Degree |
Bachelor in Radiography |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 32) |
Para Professional |
Radiographer - Government |
Diploma in Radiography |
Diploma Course in Radiography |
Pass G.C.E.(A/L) with Credit Pass for Physics and Two Subjects in Biological / Physical Science Stream in one Attempt |
School of Radiography |
| 33) |
Skilled |
School Dental Therapist |
Diploma |
Diploma in Dentistry (School) |
At G.C.E.(A/L) Credit Pass for Biology with Two Passes for Chemistry, Physics and Agriculture in one Attempt (Based on Z Score) and G.C.E. (O/L) with Minimum Credit Passes for Language, Mathematics, Science and One Other Subject and Passing Six Subjects with English in Less Than Two Attempts. (Only Unmarried Females Are Eligible to Apply) (Height - 4 Ft 10 In , Age - 18 - 30 Years) |
Training Schools conducted by Education, Training and Research Branch of the Ministry of Health |
| 34) |
Skilled |
Ophthalmic Technician - Government |
Diploma |
Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology |
At G.C.E.(A/L) Credit Pass for Physics with Two Passes for Chemistry, Biology and Agriculture in one Attempt (Based on Z Score) and G.C.E. (O/L) with Minimum Credit Passes for Language, Mathematics, Science and One Other Subject and Passing Six Subjects with English in Less Than Two Attempts. Age - 18 - 30 Years |
Training Schools conducted by Education, Training and Research Branch of the Ministry of Health |
| 35) |
Skilled |
Ophthalmic Technician - Private |
Diploma |
Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology |
G.C.E.(O/L) with Credit Passes for Language, Mathematics, Science and English and Passes in Three Subjects AT G.C.E. (A/L) in Science Subject Stream |
TVEC Recognized Other Institutes |
| 36) |
Skilled |
Public Health Midwife |
Diploma in Public Health |
Diploma Certificate in Public Health |
Three Passes at G.C.E.(A/L) Biological Stream with G.C.E. (O/L) with Minimum Credit Passes for Language, Mathematics, Science and Passing Six Subjects with English in Less Than Two Attempts. (Only Unmarried Females Are Eligible to Apply) (Height - 4 Ft 10 In , Age - 18 - 30 Years) |
Training Schools conducted by Education, Training and Research Branch of the Ministry of Health |
| 37) |
Skilled |
Dental Technician |
Diploma |
Diploma in Dental Technology |
At G.C.E.(A/L) Credit Pass for Chemistry with Two Passes for Other Subjects in Biological /Physical Streams in one Attempt (Based on Z Score) and G.C.E. (O/L) with Minimum Credit Passes for Language, Mathematics, Science and One Other Subject and Passing Six Subjects with English in Less Than Two Attempts. Age - 18 - 30 Years |
Peradeniya University |
| 38) |
Skilled |
Psychiatric Social Worker |
Degree |
Following a Special Degree in Sociology, Social Anthropology, or Psychology or Other Degree with Six Month Course in Psychiatric Social Work Conducted by a Mental Health Institute of The Ministry of Health Followed by Two Years of Work Experience in a Mental Health Unit Under the Supervision of a Psychiatrist |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 39) |
Skilled |
Health Entomological Officer |
Diploma |
Diploma in Entomology |
At G.C.E.(A/L) Credit Pass for Biology with Two Passes for Chemistry, Physics or Agriculture in one Attempt and G.C.E. (O/L) with Minimum Credit Passes for Language, Mathematics, Science and One Other Subject and Passing Six Subjects with English in Less Than Two Attempts. (Only Males Are Eligible to Apply, Age - 18 - 30 Years) |
Training Schools conducted by Education, Training and Research Branch of the Ministry of Health |
| 40) |
Skilled |
Prosthetist and Orthotist |
Diploma |
Diploma in Prosthetist and Orthotist |
At G.C.E.(A/L) Credit Passes for Physics and Biology in Biological /Physical Streams with Three Subjects in One Attempt and G.C.E. (O/L) with Credit Passes for Language, Science, Mathematics, One Other Subject and Passing Six Subjects with English in Less Than Two Attempts. |
Training Schools conducted by Education, Training and Research Branch of the Ministry of Health |
| 41) |
Skilled |
Public Health Inspector |
Diploma |
Diploma Related to the Post of Public Health Inspector |
At G.C.E.(A/L) Credit Passes for Combined Mathematics or Biology in Biological /Physical Streams with Two Subjects in One Attempt and G.C.E. (O/L) with Credit Passes for Language, Science, Mathematics and Passing Six Subjects with English in Less Than Two Attempts. (Age - 18 - 30 Years) |
Education, Training and Training Schools Directed by Research Branch Under the Ministry of Health |
| 42) |
Skilled |
Cardiographer / Electroencephalographic (ECG) Recordist |
Diploma |
Electroencephalographic Course |
At G.C.E.(A/L) Credit Pass for Biology with Chemistry and Physics in One Attempt and G.C.E. (O/L) with Credit Passes for Language, Science, Mathematics and Passing Six Subjects with English in Less Than Two Attempts. (Age - 18 - 30 Years) |
Training Schools conducted by Education, Training and Research Branch of the Ministry of Health |
| 43) |
Skilled |
Scientific Instruments Specialist - Chemical and Pharmaceuticals |
Diploma |
Diploma in Laboratory Technology in Chemistry and Diploma in |
G.C.E.(O/L) with Credit Passes for Science, English and G.C.E.(A/L) A Simple Pass for Chemistry in Science Stream or Experience |
ICHEMC |
| 44) |
Skilled |
Public Health Laboratory Technician |
Diploma |
Diploma in Public Health Laboratory Technology |
At G.C.E.(A/L) Credit Pass for Biology with Two Passes for Chemistry, Physics or Agriculture in one Attempt and G.C.E. (O/L) with Minimum Credit Passes for Language, Mathematics, Science and One Other Subject and Passing Six Subjects with English in Less Than Two Attempts. (Age - 18 - 30 Years) |
Training Schools conducted by Education, Training and Research Branch of the Ministry of Health |
| 45) |
Skilled |
Dispenser |
Diploma |
Diploma in Drug Compounding |
Pass G.C.E.(A/L) Chemistry and Other Two Subjects in Science Stream in one Attempt G.C.E. (O/L) with Credit Passes for Language, English, Mathematics, Science and One Other Subject and Passing Six Subjects in One Sitting (Age - 18 - 30 Years) |
Training Schools conducted by Education, Training and Research Branch of the Ministry of Health |
| 46) |
Skilled |
Laboratory Technician |
Diploma |
Diploma in Microbiology |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level or Experience |
Sri Lanka Open University |
| 47) |
Skilled |
Junior Chemist |
Diploma |
Diploma in Industrial Food / Diploma in Clinical and Laboratory |
G.C.E. (O/L) and G.C.E.(A/L) Simple Pass for Chemistry in Science Stream |
ICHEMC |
| 48) |
Skilled |
Laboratory Technician |
Diploma |
Diploma in Laboratory Technology / Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology |
G.C.E.(A/L) Simple Pass for Chemistry in Science Stream and G.C.E. (O/L) Credit Passes for Science and English |
ICHEMC |
| 49) |
Skilled |
Basic Worker / Technician (Biomedical Technician) |
NDT / HNDE / NVQ Level 6 / with Two Years Experience in Laboratory Equipment Handling |
NDT (Electrical / Electronic) or National Diploma in Engineering Science (Electrical / Electronic) or Higher National Diploma in Engineering (Electrical / Electronic) / Bio Medical Equipment Technology |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level in Science Subjects Stream |
Moratuwa University / Hardy Advanced Technological Institute -Ampara / TVEC Recognized Other Institutes |
| 50) |
Para Professional |
Psychological Counsellor |
Post-Graduation / Post Graduate Diploma /Degree / Diploma |
Degree Related to Psychology or Other Degree with Certificates in Psychological Counselling |
Degree / G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level with Experience in The Field |
Government Recognized Universities / Institutes for Psychological Studies / SLFI / NIE / NISD |
| 51) |
Para Professional |
Nutritionist |
Degree |
Special Degree in Food and Nutrition |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level in Science Subjects Stream |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 52) |
Para Professional |
Research Officer - National Hospital |
Degree with Post Graduation |
Special Degree Course in Chemistry, Zoology or Biology / Science Degree Course in Chemistry, Zoology or Biology with Post Graduation in Chemistry, Zoology or Biology |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level in Science Subjects Stream |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 53) |
Para Professional |
Welfare Officer |
Degree |
A Degree Course |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 54) |
Para Professional |
Publicity Officer |
Degree |
A Degree Course in Mass communication |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 55) |
Para Professional |
Micro Photographer |
Degree |
Special Degree Course with Physics as a Subject |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level in Science Subjects Stream |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 56) |
Para Professional |
Audio Visual Officer |
Degree |
Diploma Course in Audio Visualization |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 57) |
Para Professional |
Community Health Social Worker |
Degree |
Sociology, or Social Anthropology, or Psychology |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 58) |
Para Professional |
Planning and Program Officer |
Degree with Diploma in Computing |
Degree with One or More of these Subjects - Mathematics, Commerce, Economics, English, Statistics, Geography, Zoology, Social Science / Must Have Followed a Computer Diploma Course (Not Less Than One Year) from a State or Government Recognized Institute |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 59) |
Skilled |
Basic Worker (Bio Medical) |
HNDE / NDT / NDES / IESL (Part - 1) |
Diploma in Engineering Science (Electrical / Electronic) / Diploma in Technology / Higher National Diploma in Engineering (Electrical / Electronic) / Engineering Examination (Part 1) Conduct by The Sri Lanka Institute of Engineering |
G.C.E.(A/L) - Three Passes for Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Combined Mathematics or Physics in One Attempt or G.C.E.(O/L) - Credit Passes for Language, Mathematics, Science and One Other Subject with Six Subjects in One Attempt |
Moratuwa University / Open University / Hardy Advanced Technological Institute -Ampara / NAITA / SLIATE / IESL |
| 60) |
Skilled |
Bio Medical Engineer Assistant |
Diploma / NVQ Level 5 |
Diploma in Bio Medical Equipment Technology |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level in Science Subjects Stream / NVQ Level 4 |
University Colleges / TVEC Recognized Other Institutes |
| 61) |
Skilled |
Diet Steward |
G.C.E. (O/L) - Credit Passes for Language, Mathematics, Home Science and One Other Subject with Six Subjects in One Attempt and G.C.E. (A/L) Minimum Pass in One Subject (Age 18 - 30 Years) |
There is no Specific Course for This Position and There Are situations where Short-Term Training Is Implemented by The Employer |
Not Required |
Not Required |
| 62) |
Skilled |
Medical Health Officer |
One Year Theoretical and Internship Public Health Field Course After Selection Through Open Competitive Examination Conducted by The Ministry of Health |
Not Required |
G.C.E. (A/L) Pass Three Subjects in Science Subjects Stream and G.C.E. (O/L) - Credit Passes for Language, Mathematics, Science and One Other Subject with Six Subjects in One Attempt |
Training Schools conducted by Education, Training and Research Branch of the Ministry of Health |
| 63) |
Skilled |
Hearing Technician |
Two Year Theoretical and Internship Public Health Field Course After Selection Through Open Competitive Examination Conducted by The Ministry of Health |
Not Required |
G.C.E. (A/L) Pass Three Subjects in Science Subjects Stream and G.C.E. (O/L) - Credit Passes for Language, Mathematics, Science and One Other Subject with Six Subjects in One Attempt |
Education, Training and Training Schools Directed by Research Branch Under the Ministry of Health |
| 64) |
Skilled |
Orthopedic Workshop Technician |
HNDE / NDES / NVQ Level (6 -5) |
National Diploma in Engineering (Electrical / Electronic) / Higher National Diploma in Engineering (Electrical / Electronic) / Diploma in (Electrical / Electronic) / NVQ Level (6 -5) |
G.C.E.(A/L) Three Passes with Physics in one Attempt and G.C.E. (O/L) with Minimum Credit Passes for Language, Mathematics, Science and One Other Subject and Passing Six Subjects in One Attempt |
NAITA / Open University / SLIATE / TVEC Recognized Other Institutes |
| 65) |
Skilled |
Ward Clerk |
G.C.E. (O/L) - Credit Passes for Language, Mathematics and Two Other Subjects with Six Subjects in One Attempt and G.C.E.(A/L) Minimum One Subject (Age 18 - 30 Years) |
There is no Specific Course for This Position and There Are situations where Short-Term Training Is Implemented by The Employer |
Not Required |
Not Required |
| 66) |
Skilled |
Veterinary Vaccinator |
G.C.E. (O/L) - Credit Passes for Language, Mathematics and Two Other Subjects with Six Subjects in One Attempt and G.C.E.(A/L) Minimum One Subject and Having Experience in Vaccination for Not Less Than One Year in a Government or Government Recognized Private Institution (Must be Proved by Certificates) (Age 18 - 30 Years) |
There is no Specific Course for This Position and There Are situations where Short-Term Training Is Implemented by The Employer |
Not Required |
Not Required |
| 67) |
Skilled |
Driver (Health) |
G.C.E. (O/L) - Six Subjects with Two Credit Passes in Not More Than Two Attempts and Obtaining Class -A Driving License. Not Less Than 05 Years Service Experience in a Government or Government Recognized Private Institution (Age 18 - 45 Years) |
There is no Specific Course for This Position and There Are situations where Short-Term Training Is Implemented by The Employer |
Not Required |
Not Required |
| 68) |
Skilled |
Surgical Instrument Assistant |
G.C.E. (O/L) - Six Subjects with Two Credit Passes in Not More Than Two Attempts (Age 18 - 45 Years) |
There is no Specific Course for This Position and There Are situations where Short-Term Training Is Implemented by The Employer |
Not Required |
Not Required |
| 69) |
Skilled |
Artist / Artist Modeler |
G.C.E. (O/L) - Six Subjects with Two Credit Passes in Not More Than Two Attempts and Drawing Skills (Age 18 - 45 Years) |
There is no Specific Course for This Position and There Are situations where Short-Term Training Is Implemented by The Employer |
Not Required |
Not Required |
| 70) |
Skilled |
Medical Supply Assistant |
G.C.E. (O/L) - Credit Passes for Language, Mathematics and One Other Subject with Six Subjects in One Attempt and G.C.E. (A/L) - Simple Pass in Chemistry and Have Followed TVEC Recognized Course (Not Less Than 6 Months) in Word Processing / Typesetting / Type Writing (Age 18 - 30 Years) |
Computer Application Assistant / Secretarial Practice |
G.C.E. (O/L) Expected Level |
VTA / DTET / NAITA / NYSC / TVEC Recognized Other Institutes |
| 71) |
Semi-Skilled |
Attendant / Telephone Operator |
G.C.E. (O/L) - Six Subjects with Two Credit Passes in Not More Than Two Attempts and NVQ Level (3 - 2) Relevant to The Post (Age 18 - 45 Years) |
Nurse Assistant / Computer Application Assistant Secretary Practices |
G.C.E. (O/L) Expected Level |
VTA / DTET / NAITA / NYSC / TVEC Recognized Other Institutes |
| 72) |
Semi-Skilled |
Seamstress |
G.C.E. (O/L) - Six Subjects with Two Credit Passes in Not More Than Two Attempts and NVQ Level (3 - 2) Relevant to The Post (Age 18 - 45 Years) |
Tailor / Dressmaker |
G.C.E. (O/L) Expected Level |
VTA / DTET / NAITA / NYSC / TVEC Recognized Other Institutes |
| 73) |
Semi-Skilled |
Junior Health Service Assistant |
G.C.E. (O/L) - Six Subjects with Two Credit Passes in Not More Than Two Attempts ( Age 18 - 45 Years) |
There is no Specific Course for This Position and There Are situations where Short-Term Training Is Implemented by The Employer |
Not Required |
Not Required |
| 74) |
Semi-Skilled |
Entomology Field Assistant |
G.C.E. (O/L) - Six Subjects with Two Credit Passes in Not More Than Two Attempts and Getting Through Written and Interviews (Age 18 - 45 Years) |
There is no Specific Course for This Position and There Are situations where Short-Term Training Is Implemented by The Employer |
Not Required |
Not Required |
| 75) |
Semi-Skilled |
Dark Room Assistant |
G.C.E. (O/L) - Six Subjects with Two Credit Passes in Not More Than Two Attempts (Age 18 - 45 Years) |
There is no Specific Course for This Position and There Are situations where Short-Term Training Is Implemented by The Employer |
Not Required |
Not Required |
| 76) |
Semi-Skilled |
Lab Assistant |
Diploma / NVQ Level 3 |
Diploma Course in Nursing / Nursing Assistant Course |
G.C.E. (O/L) Expected Level |
NAITA / TVEC Recognized Other Institutes |
| 77) |
Semi-Skilled |
Nursing Assistant (Hospitals in Private Sector) |
Diploma / NVQ Level 3 |
Diploma Course in Nursing / Nursing Assistant Course |
G.C.E. (O/L) Expected Level |
NAITA / TVEC Recognized Other Institutes |
| 78) |
Professional |
Provincial Ayurvedic Commissioner and Equivalent Posts |
BAMS / BUMS / BSMS Degree in Medicine and MSc. in Hospital Management |
BAMS / BUMS / BSMS Degree in Medicine and MSc. In Hospital Management |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level in Biology Subjects Stream |
Faculty of Indigenous Medicine - Colombo / University Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous - Kelaniya University / Siddha Medicine Unit (Eastern University / Jaffna University) Faculty of Graduate Studies - Sabaragamuwa University |
| 79) |
Professional |
Medical Officer |
BAMS / BUMS / BSMS Degree in Medicine D |
BAMS / BUMS / BSMS Degree in Medicine |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level in Biology Subjects Stream |
Faculty of Indigenous Medicine - Colombo / University Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous - Kelaniya University / Siddha Medicine Unit (Eastern University / Jaffna University) Faculty of Graduate Studies - Sabaragamuwa University |
| 80) |
Para Professional |
Staff Nursing Officer |
Degree |
Degree in Nursing with Substitutive and Integrative Training |
G.C.E. (A/L) Expected Level in Biology / Physical Science Subjects Stream |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 81) |
Para Professional |
Staff Nursing Officer |
Diploma |
Diploma Course in Nursing (03 Years) |
Three Passes at G.C.E.(A/L) Biological or Physical Science Stream with G.C.E. (O/L) with Credit Passes for Language, Mathematics, Science and English Passing Six Subjects Age - 18 - 30 Years (Height - 4 Feet 10 Inch (147.3 cm)-Physical Fitness, Unmarried) |
Nursing Schools Directed by The Ministry of Health |
| 82) |
Para Professional |
Nursing Officer Grade 1 (Medical Services / Education / Public Health) |
Diploma with Experience and Getting Through Internal Examinations |
Post Diploma Course in Nursing |
Getting Through Internal Examinations |
National Nursing Education Institute and Primary Nursing College Directed by The Ministry of Health |
| 83) |
Para Professional |
Special Grade Nursing Officer (Medical Services / Education / Public Health) |
Degree in nursing / Post Diploma Course in Nursing Experience as a Special Grade Nursing Officer |
Being a Special Grade Nursing Officer is Sufficient |
Not Required |
Not Required |
| 84) |
Para Professional |
Senior Scientist (Botany) |
MSc. (Botany) with 15 Years Experience |
BSc. (Botany) MSc. (Botany) |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 85) |
Para Professional |
Senior Scientist (Chemical) |
MSc. (Chemistry) with 15 Years Experience |
BSc. (Chemistry) MSc. (Chemistry) |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 86) |
Para Professional |
Senior Scientist (Agriculture) |
MSc. (Agriculture) with 15 Years Experience |
BSc. (Agriculture) MSc. (Agriculture) |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 87) |
Para Professional |
Scientist (Vanaspati) |
BSc. (Honors) / BSc. With MPhil (Botany) |
BSc. (Botany) MPhil. (Botany) |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 88) |
Para Professional |
Scientist (Agriculture) |
BSc. (Honors) / BSc. With MPhil (Agriculture) |
BSc. (Agriculture) |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 89) |
Para Professional |
Scientist (Modern Medicine) |
BSc. Pharmacy with Post Graduation in Pharmacy |
BSc. Pharmacy, Post-Graduation in Pharmacy |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 90) |
Para Professional |
Scientist (Microbiology) |
BSc. (Microbiology) / BSc. (Botany) Special Degree (Honors) with Microbiology and Post-Graduation |
BSc. (Microbiology) Special Degree, BSc. (Botany) Special Degree (Honors) with Microbiology and Post-Graduation |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 91) |
Para Professional |
Scientific Officer (Botany) |
BSc. (Honors) or BSc. With Post Graduation |
BSc. (Botany) Special Degree, With Post Graduation |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 92) |
Para Professional |
Scientific Officer (Quality Certificate) |
BSc. Chemistry (Honors) or BSc. With Post Graduation |
BSc. With Post Graduation |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 93) |
Para Professional |
Scientific Officer (Plant Breeding) |
BSc. Agriculture (Honors) or BSc. With Post Graduation |
BSc. Agriculture with Post Graduation |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 94) |
Para Professional |
Scientific Officer (Drug Innovation) |
BSc. Botany (Honors) or BSc. With Post Graduation |
BSc. (Botany) Special Degree, With Post Graduation |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 95) |
Para Professional |
Scientific Officer (Microbiology) |
BSc. (Microbiology) / BSc. (Biology) with Microbiology Special Degree (Honors) or BSc. With Post Graduation |
BSc. (Microbiology) Special Degree, BSc. (Botany) Special Degree with Microbiology, Post-Graduation |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 96) |
Para Professional |
Scientific Officer (Chemistry) |
BSc. (Chemistry) Special Degree (Honors) or BSc. With Post Graduation |
BSc. (Chemistry) Special Degree with Post Graduation |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 97) |
Para Professional |
Scientific Officer (Vanaspati) |
BSc. (Botany) Special Degree (Honors) or BSc. With Post Graduation |
BSc. (Botany) Special Degree (Honors), Post-Graduation |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 98) |
Para Professional |
Research Officer (Molecular Biology) |
BSc. Degree |
BSc. Biology and Degree in Molecular Biology |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 99) |
Para Professional |
Research Officer (Toxicology) |
BSc. Degree |
BSc. Degree (Chemistry) / Analytical Chemistry / Biochemistry Degree |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 100) |
Para Professional |
Research Officer (Medical Micro Biology) |
BSc. Degree |
BSc. (Medical Micro Biology) |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 101) |
Para Professional |
Research Officer (Biophysics) |
BSc. Degree |
BSc. Physics / Biophysics |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 102) |
Para Professional |
Research Officer (Social Science) |
BA Degree |
BA (Social Science) |
G.C.E.(A/L) Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 103) |
Para Professional |
Research Officer (Analysis) |
BSc. Degree |
BSc. Degree (Chemistry) / Analytical Chemistry / Biochemistry Degree |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 104) |
Para Professional |
Research Officer (Botany) |
BSc. Degree |
BSc. Degree (Botany) / Forestry / BSc. With Post Graduation in Herbals Usage |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 105) |
Para Professional |
Research Officer (Biotechnology) |
BSc. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology / Cytology |
BSc. Degree |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 106) |
Para Professional |
Research Officer (Agriculture) |
BSc. Degree with Post Graduation |
BSc. Agriculture / BSc. With Post Graduation in Herbals Usage |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 107) |
Para Professional |
Research Officer (Paleobotany) |
BSc. Degree with Post Graduation |
BSc. Degree (Botany) / Paleobotany or BSc. With Post Graduation in Herbals Usage |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 108) |
Para Professional |
Research Officer (Vanaspati) |
BSc. Degree with Post Graduation |
BSc. Degree (Chemistry) / Biochemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Degree or BSc. With Post Graduation in Herbals Usage |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 109) |
Para Professional |
Research Officer (Pharmacist) |
BSc. Degree with Post Graduation |
BSc. Pharmacology / BSc. With Post Graduation in Herbals Usage |
BSc. Biology and Molecular Biology |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 110) |
Para Professional |
Research Officer (Medicinal Chemistry) |
BSc. Degree with Post Graduation |
BSc. Degree (Chemistry) / Analytical Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry or Degree or BSc. With Post Graduation in Herbals Usage |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 111) |
Para Professional |
Research Officer (Biochemistry) |
BSc. Degree |
BSc. Degree (Chemistry) / Biochemistry |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 112) |
Para Professional |
Research Officer (Food Science) |
BSc. Degree (Chemistry) / Biochemistry |
BSc. Food Science and Technology / Food Science and Nutrition |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 113) |
Para Professional |
Research Officer (Quality Control) |
BSc. Degree with Post Graduation |
Degree I Quality Control (4 Years) / BSc. With Post Graduation in Herbals Usage |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 114) |
Para Professional |
Research Officer (Human Biology) |
BSc. Human Biology |
BSc. Human Biology |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Biological Science Stream Expected Level |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 115) |
Para Professional |
Bhaisajajaka |
Having Completed Bhaisajajaka Course of a Recognized University and Registered as a Bhaisajajaka of a Sri Lanka Ayurveda Sabha |
Bhaisajajaka Course |
G.C.E. (O/L) with Four Credit Passes for Language, Mathematics, Science and One Other Subject and Passing Six Subjects in One Attempt and G.C.E.(A/L) Pass in Science Stream |
Government Recognized Universities |
| 116) |
Skilled |
Therapist |
Must Have Followed the Therapy Course |
The Therapy Course |
G.C.E. (O/L) with Four Credit Passes for Language, Mathematics, Science and One Other Subject and Passing Six Subjects in One Attempt and G.C.E.(A/L) Pass in Science Stream |
NITM |
| 117) |
Skilled |
Pharmacologist |
Must Have Followed the Pharmacology Course |
Pharmacology Course |
G.C.E. (O/L) with Four Credit Passes for Language, Mathematics, Science and One Other Subject and Passing Six Subjects in One Attempt and G.C.E.(A/L) Pass in Science Stream |
NITM |
| 118) |
Semi-Skilled |
Resident Curator Herbal Gardens) |
G.C.E. (O/L) with Two Credit Passes and Passing Six Subjects in One Attempt |
Not Required |
Not Required |
Not Required |
| 119) |
Semi-Skilled |
Health Promotion Officer |
G.C.E. (O/L) with Four Credit Passes for Language, Mathematics and Other Two Subjects and Passing Six Subjects in One Attempt and G.C.E.(A/L) Pass in Science Stream |
Not Required |
Not Required |
Not Required |
| 120) |
Professional |
Ophthalmologist |
Post Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmologist |
Post Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmologist |
MBBS |
PGIM |
| 121) |
Professional |
Eye Surgeon |
MS - Master in Surgery |
Master in Surgery |
Post Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmology |
PGIM |
| 122) |
Professional |
Eye Surgeon |
MD - Doctorate in Medicine |
Doctorate in Medicine - Eye Surgery |
Master in Surgery |
This Course Currently Not Available in Sri Lanka and Can Be Studied at Foreign Universities |
| 123) |
Para Professional |
Optometrist |
NVQ Level 5 |
Diploma in Optometry |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Science Stream Expected Level / NVQ Level 3 (Ophthalmic Optician) |
TVEC Recognized Other Institutes |
| 124) |
Para Professional |
Optometrist |
BSc. Degree |
BSc. in Optometry |
G.C.E.(A/L) in Science Stream Expected Level / Diploma in Optometry / Diploma in Ophthalmic Technologist |
This Course Currently Not Available in Sri Lanka and Can Be Studied at Foreign Universities |
| 125) |
Para Professional |
Optometrist |
MSc. |
MSc. In Optometry |
BSc. Optometry |
This Course Currently Not Available in Sri Lanka and Can Be Studied at Foreign Universities |
| 126) |
Skilled |
Ophthalmic Technician (Private) |
Diploma in Ophthalmology |
Diploma in Ophthalmology |
G.C.E. (O/L) with Four Credit Passes for Language, Mathematics, Science and English and Passing Six Subjects and G.C.E.(A/L) Pass Three Subjects in Science Stream |
TVEC Recognized Other Institutes |
| 127) |
Skilled |
Orthoptist |
Diploma in Optometry |
Diploma in Optometry (One Year) |
Diploma in Optometry |
TVEC Recognized Other Institutes |
| 128) |
Skilled |
Ophthalmic Technician (Government) |
Diploma |
Diploma in Ophthalmology |
G.C.E.(A/L) Credit Pass for Physics and Two Passes for Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture in One Attempt. G.C.E. (O/L) with Four Credit Passes for Language, Mathematics, Science and One Other Subject and Passing Six Subjects with English in Less than Two Attempts |
Training Schools conducted by Education, Training and Research Branch of the Ministry of Health |
| 129) |
Semi-Skilled |
Optician |
NVQ Level 3 |
Ophthalmic |
G.C.E. (O/L) Expected Level |
TVEC Recognized Other Institutes |
| 130) |
Semi-Skilled |
Fitter |
NVQ Level 2 |
Optician Technician - Fitter |
G.C.E. (O/L) Expected Level |
TVEC Recognized Other Institutes |
| 131) |
Semi-Skilled |
Grinder |
NVQ Level 2 |
Optician Technician - Grinder |
G.C.E. (O/L) |
TVEC Recognized Other Institutes |
| 132) |
Semi-Skilled |
Optical Sales |
G.C.E. (O/L) / Short Term Trainings Provided by The Institute |
At Present no Course for This and a Specific Course Is Being Developed |
G.C.E. (O/L) Expected Level |
At Present no Course for This and a Specific Course Is Being Developed |
