Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant (On Hourly Payment Basis)

The University Hospital, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University calls applications from qualified candidates for the following post.

Qualifications:

• Pass the G.C.E. (O/L) examination in six (06) subjects in no more than two sittings.
• AND
• Should have completed the Nursing Assistant Course (NVQ Level - 03 or 04) Conducted by the National Apprentices and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA). OR
• Should have completed a Nursing Assistant Course conducted by a registered Institution with the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC). OR
• Should have completed a Nursing Assistant Course conducted by a Nursing Training Institutions which are registered under the Sri Lanka Private Medical Regulatory Council. AND
• Minimum of six (06) months of working experience in healthcare sector.

Additional Qualifications:

• Pass the G.C.E. (O/L) examination in Mathematics, Science and English Language with credit passes.
• Experience in patient care and laboratory services in the healthcare sector is considered a special qualification.
• Knowledge in IT and Computer Literacy.

Age Limit:

Shall not be less than 18 years and not more than 40 years.

Salary:

It is paid at the rate of Rs. 250.00 per hour. Depending on the service requirements, the maximum hours of work can be up to 300 hours per month.

How to Apply:

Duly completed application, along with certified copies of relevant certificates, should be sent by registered post to reach the 'Executive Director, University Hospital, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Werahera' on or before 07.08.2026. The post applied for should be clearly indicated on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

Application Form and other relevant details can be downloaded from the KDU website (www.kdu.ac.lk) / Contact – 011-2044555.