Healthcare Jobs in Sri Lanka — Available Roles, Qualifications & How to Apply
Clinical, nursing, allied health and administration — roles across Sri Lanka's public and private healthcare network.
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The healthcare sector in Sri Lanka encompasses both the public health system and a rapidly growing private hospital network. Demand for qualified doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and healthcare administrators has been rising steadily, particularly in Colombo and other urban centres.
Available designations in Healthcare
Clinical
- Medical Officer (MO)
- House Officer
- Registrar
- Consultant (various specialisms)
- General Practitioner (GP)
- Dental Surgeon
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Technician
Nursing
- Staff Nurse
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Senior Nurse
- ICU / CCU / NICU Nurse
- Theatre Nurse
- Nursing Supervisor
- Matron
Allied health
- Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT)
- Radiographer / Radiologist
- Physiotherapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Dietitian / Nutritionist
- Medical Imaging Technologist
- Optometrist
- Speech Therapist
Administration & support
- Medical Records Officer
- Healthcare Administrator
- Hospital Receptionist
- Ward Coordinator
- Patient Services Executive
- Hospital Manager
- Health & Safety Officer
- Medical Sales Representative
Qualifications
Clinical roles require MBBS, BDS, BPharm, or equivalent degrees registered with the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC). Nursing roles require an SRN qualification or a degree in Nursing. Allied health roles typically require specific degree or diploma programmes offered by the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences.