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Vacancy for the Temporary Data Collectors for Quantitative Study

Published On 10/04/2026

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

Vacancy for the Temporary Data Collectors for Quantitative Study

DIGIPATHS Study: Digitally Integrated Care Pathways for Multiple-Long-Term Conditions Management in Primary Care, Sri Lankas

The University of Jaffna invites applications from qualified candidates for the following position of DIGIPATHS Study: Digitally Integrated Care Pathways for Multiple-Long-Term Conditions Management in Primary Care, Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the University of Birmingham, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), UK.

Vacant – 06 posts

Requirements:

  • Should have Pass in all subjects at G.C.E. (Advanced Level) examination (except the common general paper) at One Sitting.
  • Prior experience in research data collection or data entry in health-related projects will be considered an added advantage.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Accurately and timely enter participant-level demographic, clinical, and administrative data into the research Electronic Health Record (EHR) system in accordance with approved study protocols.
  • Ensure that all entered data accurately reflects information recorded in source documents, including clinical records, case report forms, and laboratory reports.
  • Review source documents and electronic records to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of research data.
  • Transcribe handwritten clinical notes, study forms, or dictated information into structured digital formats within the research EHR system.
  • Apply standardized data entry procedures and relevant clinical or research coding systems, where applicable.
  • Ensure that data collection and documentation are conducted in accordance with approved ethical guidelines, study protocols, and institutional policies.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and secure handling of patient and research data in compliance with ethical approvals and applicable data protection and privacy regulations.
  • Communicate with doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory personnel, and other relevant staff to clarify missing or unclear information when necessary.
  • Support study teams by facilitating the efficient retrieval of electronic research records when required.
  • Participate in study-specific and EHR system training as required.
  • Travel to field sites as required by the research study.
  • Carry out the relevant task assigned by the Country Lead of the Project

Remuneration:

  • A monthly salary of LKR 50,000 will be paid.

General conditions for all the above posts:

  • Ability to work anywhere in Sri Lanka.
  • The selected candidate will be appointed on a full-time basis for one year. The project duration is four years, and the appointment may be renewed annually based on performance and project requirements.
  • Applicants must be citizens of Sri Lanka.
  • Age should be between 25 and 45 years.
  • The selected candidate will contribute to the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) and the Employee Trust Fund (ETF). The employee is required to contribute 8% of their monthly salary to the EPF, while the employer will contribute 12% to the EPF and 3% to the ETF.

A non-refundable fee of Rs. 100.00 must be paid via bank deposit to the People’s Bank, Account No: 970000090000387, in favor of the Bursar, University of Jaffna. A copy of the bank slip must be attached to the application.

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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 30th of April 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