By Jobs Poster 
Sri Jayawardenapura General Hospital is seeking an Administrative Officer with experience in Management Assistant Service. This permanent position offers comprehensive benefits, including Provident Fund, with a competitive salary scale ranging from Rs. 56,135 to Rs. 92,375. Priority will be given to candidates with health service experience.
| Position Details | Summary |
|---|---|
| Position Type | Permanent |
| Organization | Sri Jayawardenapura General Hospital |
| Application Deadline | February 3, 2025 |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Location | Thalapathpitiya, Nugegoda |
| Age Limit | Below 50 years (Not applicable for internal candidates) |
| Salary Scale | MN 7-2016 (Rs. 56,135 – 92,375) |
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Job Details
The Administrative Officer position involves managing administrative operations at one of Sri Lanka’s premier teaching hospitals. The role offers both permanent and secondment options with comprehensive benefits.
Requirements and Qualifications
Any ONE of the following:
- Experience in Management Assistant’s Service Grade I
- Grade II officer with 8 years active service
- Grade II officer with relevant degree and 5 years service
Relevant degrees include:
- Human Resource Management
- Public Administration
- Public Management
- Business Administration
Responsibilities
- Office management
- Implementation of circular instructions
- Establishment policy compliance
- Administrative systems oversight
- Staff coordination
Application Process
- Submit detailed CV with two non-related referees
- Mark position on envelope top left corner
- Send to Chairman, Sri Jayawardenapura General Hospital
- Deadline: February 3, 2025
Contact Information
Chairman
Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital
Thalapathpitiya
Nugegoda
Job Location
The position is based at Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital in Thalapathpitiya, Nugegoda. As a leading teaching hospital, it provides a dynamic administrative environment managing multiple departments and healthcare services.
Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital
As one of Sri Lanka’s premier teaching hospitals, Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital serves as both a healthcare institution and a medical education center. The hospital employs over 2,500 staff across medical, administrative, and support services. Its status as a teaching hospital requires sophisticated administrative systems to coordinate healthcare delivery, medical education, and research activities.
Position Details
The Administrative Officer role offers unique exposure to healthcare administration. Unlike standard administrative positions, this role involves managing complex healthcare operations, coordinating with medical professionals, and handling sensitive healthcare-related administrative matters. The position provides opportunities for career advancement within the healthcare sector while maintaining public service benefits.
Salary Estimation
The position offers a structured government salary scale with additional benefits:Base salary ranges from Rs. 56,135 to Rs. 92,375 (MN 7-2016) with:
- Annual increments (Rs. 1,020 – 1,390)
- Government approved allowances
- EPF/ETF benefits
- Healthcare benefits
- Other public sector privileges
Compared to private sector administrative positions (Rs. 45,000 – 65,000 starting), this role offers better long-term stability and clearer career progression. The total compensation package, including all allowances and benefits, typically provides better value than private sector equivalents. The position also offers unique advantages of public sector employment combined with healthcare sector experience, making it particularly attractive for career administrators.