Multiple Vacancies

Multiple Vacancies –  Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation

Job Overview

The Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation, under the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, invites applications from qualified internal and external applicants for multiple vacancies across senior management, management, technical, skilled and unskilled service categories.

The Corporation was established in 1969 under Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 14853/3 pursuant to the State Industrial Corporations Act No. 49 of 1957.

Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Work Location: Corporation locations; selected positions may require island-wide service
Job Type: Permanent
Job Category: Government Jobs, Management, Healthcare & Nursing, Engineering & Technical, Accounting & Finance, Sales & Marketing, Driver & Transport, Construction & Labour, O/L Qualified Jobs, A/L Qualified Jobs

Position Details

The following vacancies are available:

1. Chief Medical Officer – 01 Post
2. Assistant General Manager (Factory) – 01 Post
3. Assistant General Manager (Marketing) – 01 Post
4. Assistant General Manager (Human Resources & Administration) – 01 Post
5. Medical Officer – 01 Post
6. Manager (Factory) – 01 Post
7. Manager (Costing) – 01 Post
8. Assistant Manager (Sales Promotion) – 02 Posts
9. Technical Officer (Mechanical / Electrical) – 01 Post
10. Quality Control Officer – 01 Post
11. Technical Assistant (Electrical) – 01 Post
12. Technical Assistant (Mechanical) – 01 Post
13. Book Keeper – 01 Post
14. Management Assistant (Packing Inspector) – 01 Post
15. Officer-in-Charge (Stores / Sales Outlets) – 04 Posts
16. Officer-in-Charge (Medicine Garden) – 01 Post
17. Driver – 03 Posts
18. Machine Operator – 03 Posts
19. Boiler Operator – 01 Post
20. Driver Attendant – 01 Post
21. Production Attendant / Sales Attendant – 04 Posts

The Officer-in-Charge (Stores / Sales Outlets) positions are to be attached to the island-wide sales outlets and stores of the Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation.

Company Overview

The Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation is a government corporation operating under the Ministry of Health and Mass Media. It was established in 1969 and operates in the Ayurvedic pharmaceutical sector.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Chief Medical Officer

• Bachelor’s Degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) recognized by the UGC.
• Master’s Degree in the relevant field.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience at Management Level in a Government institution, State Corporation, Board, Statutory Body or recognized private institution.

2. Assistant General Manager (Factory)

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering recognized by the UGC.
• Master’s Degree in the relevant field or Associate Membership of a recognized Chartered Professional Institution relevant to the post.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant Management Level experience.

3. Assistant General Manager (Marketing)

• Degree in Marketing Management, Business Administration, Business Management or Commerce recognized by the UGC.
• Master’s Degree in the relevant field or relevant Associate Membership of a recognized Chartered Professional Institution.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant Management Level experience.

4. Assistant General Manager (Human Resources & Administration)

• Degree in Human Resource Management, Law, Business Management, Public Administration or Business Administration recognized by the UGC.
• Master’s Degree in the relevant field or relevant Associate Membership of a recognized Chartered Professional Institution.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant Management Level experience.

5. Medical Officer

• Degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) recognized by the UGC.
• Minimum one year of experience in the relevant subject area after obtaining the degree.
• Internal applicants may also qualify through the specified five-year service requirement in the Junior Management JM 1-1 category.

6. Manager (Factory)

• Four-year full-time Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.Sc. Eng.) recognized by the UGC and Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, or equivalent qualifications recognized by IESL.
• Registration as an Associate Engineer with the Engineering Council, Sri Lanka.
• Minimum one year of post-registration experience relevant to the position.

7. Manager (Costing)

Applicants may qualify through either route:

• Degree in Business Management, Accountancy, Commerce, Business Administration or Financial Management, plus at least one year of relevant post-degree executive/executive-staff experience in costing.
• Intermediate Level examination of a recognized Chartered Professional Institute in Sri Lanka, plus at least one year of relevant executive/executive-staff experience in accounting or financial management.

8. Assistant Manager (Sales Promotion)

• Degree in Management, Marketing or Commerce recognized by the UGC.
• Minimum two years of post-qualification experience in marketing in a State Corporation, Board, Statutory Body or recognized private institution.
• Internal applicants may qualify through the specified five-year service route in the relevant sales/marketing Grade II position.

9. Technical Officer (Mechanical / Electrical)

Applicants may qualify through the specified technical qualification routes, including:

• Degree in a relevant specialized engineering field.
• National Diploma in Technology (NDT) in Mechanical or Electrical.
• NVQ Level 07 in the relevant field plus two years of post-qualification experience.
• NVQ Level 06 plus five years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• NVQ Level 05 plus the required relevant experience specified in the recruitment scheme.

10. Quality Control Officer

• Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biological Science or Food Technology recognized by the UGC.
• Minimum two years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field in a laboratory of a State Corporation, Board, Statutory Body or recognized private institution.
• Internal applicants may qualify through the specified five-year service route in Quality Control.

11. Technical Assistant (Electrical)

• Completion of an Electrical Technician course.
• NVQ Level 05 or above proficiency certificate issued by a TVEC-recognized technical/vocational training institute.
• Minimum two years’ practical experience as an Electrician in a recognized institution will be an added qualification.

12. Technical Assistant (Mechanical)

• Completion of a Mechanical Technology course.
• NVQ Level 05 or above proficiency certificate from a TVEC-recognized technical/vocational training institute.
• Minimum two years’ practical experience as a Mechanical Technician or Fitter will be an added qualification.

13. Book Keeper

• Higher Education course in Finance, Accounting, Accountancy or Commerce.
• NVQ Level 05 or above proficiency certificate from a TVEC-recognized technical/vocational training institute.
• Minimum two years’ bookkeeping experience in a recognized institution will be an added qualification.

14. Management Assistant (Packing Inspector)

• G.C.E. O/L: six subjects in one sitting with Credit passes in four subjects, including Sinhala/Tamil, Mathematics and English where required.
• At least three subjects at G.C.E. A/L, excluding the Common General Test.
• Course in Packaging/Packing from a recognized institution.
• One year of relevant experience.
• TVEC-recognized computer word processing/typing qualification may be considered where applicable.

15. Officer-in-Charge (Stores / Sales Outlets)

• G.C.E. O/L: six subjects in one sitting with Credit passes in four subjects, including Sinhala/Tamil, Mathematics and English where required.
• At least three subjects at G.C.E. A/L, excluding the Common General Test.
• Course in Storekeeping / Warehouse Management from a Government or recognized private institution.
• One year of relevant experience.
• TVEC-recognized computer word processing/typing qualification may be considered where applicable.

16. Officer-in-Charge (Medicine Garden)

• G.C.E. O/L: six subjects in one sitting with Credit passes in four subjects, including Sinhala/Tamil, Mathematics and English where required.
• At least three subjects at G.C.E. A/L, excluding the Common General Test.
• Completion of a course in Agriculture.
• The Agriculture course requirement does not apply to candidates who studied Agriculture in the A/L stream.
• Relevant computer word processing/typing qualification may be considered where applicable.

17. Driver

• Passed at least six subjects at G.C.E. O/L, with a minimum of two Credit passes, in not more than two sittings.
• Possess a Class D driving licence issued by the Commissioner General of Motor Traffic.
• Minimum three years’ experience after obtaining the driving licence.
• Internal applicants require the specified Class D heavy vehicle licence and experience, together with the required service period.

18. Machine Operator

• NVQ Level 02 or above proficiency certificate in machines and machine operation.
• Qualification must be issued by a technical/vocational training institute recognized by TVEC.

19. Boiler Operator

• NVQ Level 02 or above proficiency certificate in Boiler Operation from a TVEC-recognized technical/vocational training institute.
• Internal applicants have additional service and trade-test requirements.

20. Driver Attendant

• Applicants should be sitting for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination.

21. Production Attendant / Sales Attendant

• Applicants should be sitting for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination.

Key Responsibilities

The vacancy notice provides position-specific qualifications rather than detailed day-to-day responsibility lists. Based on the designated positions, the available roles cover:

• Ayurvedic medical services.
• Factory and manufacturing management.
• Marketing and sales promotion.
• Human resources and administration.
• Costing and bookkeeping.
• Engineering and technical maintenance.
• Quality control and laboratory-related work.
• Packing and production operations.
• Stores and sales outlet operations.
• Medicine garden and agricultural activities.
• Vehicle driving.
• Machine and boiler operations.

The responsibilities will be according to the relevant post and the Corporation’s requirements.

Required Skills

Depending on the position, candidates may require:

• Management and leadership skills.
• Ayurvedic medical knowledge.
• Engineering and technical expertise.
• Marketing and sales knowledge.
• HR and administration skills.
• Accounting, costing and bookkeeping skills.
• Quality control and laboratory knowledge.
• Electrical or mechanical technical skills.
• Warehouse and store management skills.
• Agricultural knowledge.
• Heavy vehicle driving skills.
• Machine or boiler operation skills.
• Ability to serve in any part of Sri Lanka.

Salary & Benefits

Salary scales vary according to the relevant service category.

Senior Management – HM 1-1

Salary Scale: Rs. 140,640 – 202,140
Initial salary entitlement from the specified date: Rs. 123,019, with applicable allowances.

Additional allowances include:

• Professional Allowance
• Cost of Living Allowance
• Language Proficiency Allowance
• Transport Allowance
• Telephone Allowance
• Other applicable allowances.

Medical Officer – MM 1-3

Salary Scale: Rs. 96,650 – 173,200
Initial salary entitlement: Rs. 85,896, with applicable government and Corporation allowances.

Manager / MM 1-1

Salary Scale: Rs. 91,690 – 168,240
Initial salary entitlement: Rs. 81,710, with applicable government and Corporation allowances.

Junior Management – JM 1-1

Salary Scale: Rs. 72,650 – 122,970
Initial salary entitlement: Rs. 65,633, with applicable government and Corporation allowances.

Management Assistant – Technical – MA 2-1

Salary Scale: Rs. 50,540 – 87,710
Initial salary entitlement: Rs. 46,960.

Management Assistant – Non-Technical – MA 1-1

Salary Scale: Rs. 46,220 – 83,390
Initial salary entitlement: Rs. 43,312.

Driver – PL 3

Salary Scale: Rs. 43,280 – 67,040
Initial salary entitlement: Rs. 40,834.

Machine Operator / Boiler Operator – PL 2

Salary Scale: Rs. 42,300 – 66,060
Initial salary entitlement: Rs. 40,008.

Production / Sales Attendant – PL 1

Salary Scale: Rs. 40,500 – 62,530
Initial salary entitlement: Rs. 38,488.

Government-approved allowances and Corporation allowances are applicable according to the relevant service category.

How to Apply

• Applications must be prepared according to the specimen application form specified in the recruitment notice.
• Certified photocopies of certificates proving the qualifications stated in the application must be submitted.
• Applicants currently employed in Government Departments, State Corporations or Statutory Boards must forward applications through the heads of their respective institutions.
• The post applied for must be clearly written on the top-left corner of the envelope.
• Separate applications must be submitted for each post when applying for multiple positions.
• Applications should be sent by registered post to:

Chairman
Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation
No. 94, Old Kottawa Road
Navinna, Maharagama

Closing Date: 06 October 2026.

Important Notes

• Closing Date: 06 October 2026.
• Applicants must be Sri Lankan citizens.
• Applicants must possess the physical and mental fitness required to perform the duties efficiently and serve in any part of Sri Lanka.
• Applicants must possess excellent character.
• Recruitment will be conducted through a structured/professional interview conducted by a Board of Interview appointed by the Appointing Authority.
• Employees contribute 8% of salary to EPF, while the employer contributes 12%.
• The employer contributes 3% of salary to ETF.
• Late, incomplete applications or applications that do not satisfy the basic qualifications may be rejected without prior notice.
• The Corporation will not accept responsibility for applications lost or delayed in the post.
• Any amendments to the closing date or recruitment details will be announced by the Corporation.

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