Medical Officer

Medical Officer – Sri Lanka Ports Authority

Job Overview

Job Title: Medical Officer
Organization: Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA)
Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Locum Basis
Job Category: Healthcare & Nursing, Government Jobs

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority is calling applications for Medical Officers on a Locum Basis to provide healthcare services through its Medical Division for the benefit of the SLPA workforce and port users.

Position Details

Position: Medical Officer
Organization: Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Employment Basis: Locum Basis
Work Time: Shift basis according to service requirements
Payment: Rs. 2,000 per hour
Closing Date: 30 September 2026

This position involves providing medical services to the SLPA workforce and port users, including accident and emergency management and medical examinations.

Company Overview

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is responsible for port-related operations and services in Sri Lanka. The Medical Division provides healthcare facilities and medical services to the organization’s workforce and supports the health and safety needs of port users.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBBS or an equivalent medical qualification.
• Full registration with the Sri Lanka Medical Council.
• Minimum 3 years of post-intern experience.
• Medical Officers with qualifications and experience in occupational medicine and industrial healthcare will be given priority.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare services to the SLPA workforce and port users.
• Manage accidents and emergency medical situations.
• Conduct medical checkups for staff members.
• Conduct medical examinations for recruits.
• Perform medical duties related to the allocated shift.
• Carry out administrative duties associated with the assigned shift.
• Provide medical support according to the operational requirements of the SLPA Medical Division.

Required Skills

• Strong clinical and medical decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage accidents and emergency situations effectively.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide healthcare services in a workplace and industrial environment.
• Ability to work effectively on a shift-based schedule.
• Professionalism, responsibility and commitment to patient care.
• Knowledge or experience in occupational and industrial healthcare will be an advantage.

Salary & Benefits

• Payment: Rs. 2,000 per hour.
• Work is allocated on a shift basis according to service requirements.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the application button provided with this job post.

Applications should include photocopies of relevant certificates, educational and professional qualifications, experience certificates and details of two non-related referees.

Application Address:
The Chief Manager (Human Resource & Administration)
Human Resource & Administration Division
Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Kochchikade, Colombo 13

Closing Date: 30 September 2026

The position applied for should be clearly written on the top left-hand corner of the envelope. Applications submitted without copies of the relevant certificates will be rejected.

Important Notes

• This is a Locum Basis Medical Officer opportunity.
• Applicants must have full Sri Lanka Medical Council registration.
• A minimum of 3 years of post-intern experience is required.
• Candidates with occupational medicine and industrial healthcare qualifications and experience will be prioritized.
• The work schedule will be assigned on a shift basis depending on service requirements.
• Ensure that all required certificates and supporting documents are attached to the application.
• Applications without relevant certificate copies will be rejected.
• Closing Date: 30 September 2026.
• Further Inquiries: Dr. Sanduni Liyanage, Acting Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Medical Division.

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