January 26, Colombo (LNW): Appointment letters are due to be issued tomorrow to 213 successful candidates selected for the post of Public Health Management Assistant, marking a significant step in strengthening administrative support within the health sector.
The recruitment followed an open competitive examination held in 2025, which had been delayed for several years after originally being scheduled in 2021. Health officials said the process was completed after necessary clearances were obtained to fill long-standing vacancies.
While approval had been granted to recruit 226 candidates, interviews were conducted for 246 applicants who met the required qualifications. Following the selection process, 213 candidates were confirmed for appointment.
At present, the approved cadre for Public Health Management Assistants is 2,617 positions. Of these, 1,906 posts are currently filled, with authorities noting that the latest appointments will help reduce staffing gaps and improve administrative efficiency across public health institutions.
