Sri Lanka's Health Minister has announced recruitment for training courses across multiple para-medical specialisations, with detailed eligibility criteria outlined in an official gazette notification.
Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has launched a recruitment drive for training programmes spanning eight distinct para-medical professions, according to an announcement made through official channels on August 9, 2026.
The eight fields accepting applications are Dental Technician, Public Health Inspector, Prosthetist and Orthotist, Health Entomology Officer, School Dental Therapist, Electro Cardiographer, Dispenser, and Electro Encephalographer. The move appears designed to address staffing needs across various healthcare support sectors in the country.
Prospective applicants can access comprehensive details regarding the training programmes through Gazette Extraordinary No. 2501, issued on August 7, 2026. This official notification contains specific information about the professional and educational qualifications required for each field, as well as application procedures and deadlines. The recruitment process is being conducted in accordance with the provisions set out in the gazette notification.
The initiative represents part of the Health Ministry's broader efforts to strengthen the para-medical workforce, which plays a critical support role in Sri Lanka's healthcare delivery system across various specialised areas.
