Post of Temporary Community Health Worker | Centre for Digital Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine

Published On 06/02/2026

University of Jaffna

Centre for Digital Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine

Post of Temporary Community Health Worker

Rural Health Development Project: A Way Forward in Northern Province

University of Jaffna invites applications from qualified individuals for the positions of Temporary Community Health Workers for the project “Rural Health Development: A Way forward in Northern Province.” This project is funded by the International Medical Health Organization and implemented by the Centre for Digital Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna.

  • Post of Temporary Community Health Worker | Vacant – 03 posts

 Requirements:

  • Minimum of six months of work experience in community – based health – related projects.
  • Preference will be given to those who are currently pursuing or have completed training or courses related to enhancing the health and well-being of the community and family.

Duties & Responsibilities 

  • Support for the healthcare providers.
  • Support in areas such as health education, patient follow-ups, and preventive care. Community Healthcare Workers can conduct initial assessments, assist with basic medical procedures, and help manage chronic conditions.
  • Data Collection and Reporting
    • Documenting health – related data and community health needs.
    • Reporting this information to the project lead through the project Coordinators.
  • Support to Health Education and Promotion
    • Providing support to the health care providers, educating community members about health issues, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
    • Conducting health awareness campaigns and workshops
    • Distributing educational materials and resources.
  • Any other relevant duties assigned by the Project Lead

Remuneration: 

  • A monthly salary of LKR 32,608.00 will be paid.

General notes to all the above posts

  • Candidates are able to work in the field of any part of Northern Province, Sri Lanka.
  • Candidates should possess excellent language skills in Tamil.
  • All the selected candidates will be appointed as full-time for Five Months.
  • Candidates should be citizens of Sri Lanka.
  • Age should be not less than 18 years and not more than 45 years.
  • All the selected candidates will become contributors to the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) and the Employee Trust Fund (ETF), in which case, the employee should contribute 8% of the monthly salary to the EPF and the employer will contribute 12% & 3% of the monthly salary to the EPF & ETF, respectively.

The duly completed application form downloaded from here should be submitted together with the bank deposit slip for Rs. 100.00, credited to the People’s Bank Account No. (Ref. No.): 970000090000387, in favour of the Bursar, University of Jaffna.

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Applicants are requested to send their applications with copies of the educational certificates and any other relevant certificates in proof of qualifications and experience via registered post to reach the Deputy Registrar, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, Adiyapatham Road, Kokuvil, Jaffna. Applicants are requested to send scanned copies of all the documents to the email address: fomvacancy@univ.jfn.ac.lk on or before the 16th of February 2026.

Applicants from the University System/Government Departments/Corporations, and Statutory Board should channel their applications through the Head of the respective Institutions.

Illegible & incomplete applications, as well as those received after the closing date, will be rejected without notification. The post applied for should be marked on the top left-hand corner of the envelope. Only short-listed applicants will be called for an interview.

 

Registrar
University of Jaffna