Vacancies (Manager, Scientific Coordinator, Phlebotomist / Nurse, Medical Laboratory Technician, Field Research Assistant, Office Assistant, Interviewer, Communication Assistant)– Department of Community Medicine, SHINES Research Program - University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Closing Date: 2018-09-15

Institute;

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Qualification for each positon;

Manager:

Degree in Management, Commerce or equivalent from a recognized university with not less than 10 years’ experience at senior management level in a development project funded by an international Donor agency. (Preferably in the field of Health and Nutrition)

Strong qualitative research skills and experience in managing field-based research and analysis
Excellent communication, writing skills and fluency in English and Sinhalese is essential
Ability to do overall management of the study
Committed to working at least one year in the project

Scientific Coordinator (TOR)

Education: Should have a MBBS from a Medical Institute, which is recognized by Sri Lanka Medical Council.

Having a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant scientific field (Bio-Science / Applied Science / Medical Science / Public health) is an advantage.

Knowledge of general principles of good clinical/research practice
Minimum 02 years’ experience in a community-based research project or in the related sector

Phlebotomist / Nurse

Nursing Degree / Diploma from a recognized Nurses Training School with minimum 02-year experience working in a recognized hospital (government or private)

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Diploma / Advance certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology or Microbiology from a recognized University / School with minimum 02-years experience in the relevant field

Field Research Assistant

Pass G.C.E. (A/L) in any subject areas, preferred field level working experience on Health Research Project conducted by a recognized institution (government / NGO/INGO / Private)

Computer knowledge is added qualification

Office Assistant

Pass G.C.E. (O/L) with a Credit pass for English Language preferred completion of A/L in any subject area

Interviewer

Pass G.C.E. (O/L) with a Credit pass for English Language and Science, preferred completion of A/L in any subject area

Working knowledge of English and Sinhala
Computer knowledge is added qualification

Communication Assistant

Pass G.C.E. (O/L) with a Credit pass for English language and complete G.C.E. (A/L) in any subject area and able to speak well and communicate at least in 2 languages

Able to communicate in all 3 languages is added qualification

Special Note;

All appointments will be on contract basis initially for a period of one year (from the month of September 2018) and would be extendable up to a maximum of 03 years subject to satisfactory performance appraisal. The applicants who are interested to apply for these Positions should forward their updated CV with a cover letter under registered post to reach Head of the Department, Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda. or email to: indra.wegan@gmail.com

Preview TOR of Scientific Coordinator (Job Scope);

Download TOR of Scientific Coordinator (Job Scope)

Download “Model Application”

Source;

https://www.sjp.ac.lk

Further Details;

Mr. Indrasiri Weganthalawatte – Mobile 077 2348328