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

Published On 17/03/2026

 Centre for Digital Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna

Vacancy for the Post of Temporary Community Health Worker

Rural Health Development Project: Bridging the gaps in Primary care through Community Health Workers in Batticaloa District

University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, has embarked on a project for Bridging the gaps in Primary care through Community Health Workers in Batticaloa District, funded by the International Medical Health Organization (IMHO).

Community Health Worker (Female) | Vacant – 02 posts

Requirements

  • Preference will be given to those who have experience in community-based health-related projects.
  • The candidate should be residing in Batticaloa District.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support to the healthcare providers
  • Support in areas such as health education, patient follow-ups, and preventive care. CHWs 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 and 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

  • All the candidates should annex the character certificate from their respective Grama Niladhari.
  • Candidates should possess excellent language skills in Tamil.
  • Ability to work anywhere in Batticaloa District.
  • All the selected candidates will be appointed as full-time on a contract basis for One year.
  • Should be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
  • Age should be not less than 18 years and not more than 35 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 Application forms downloaded from the University website should accompany with the paid Bank slip for the deposit of a sum of Rs. 100/- credited to the people’s Bank Account No (Ref No): 970000090000387 in favor of Bursar, University of Jaffna.

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 Senior Assistant 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 29th of March 2024.

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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 and applications received after the closing date will be rejected without intimation. 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