OUSL Lecturer in Nursing Vacancy 2026 – Jaffna Regional Centre

The Open University of Sri Lanka has invited suitably qualified candidates to attend a walk-in interview for the post of Lecturer in Nursing on a contract basis.
The vacancy is available under the Department of Nursing of the Faculty of Health Sciences, and the selected candidate will be attached to the Jaffna Regional Centre.
⚡ Quick Information
- 🏛️ Institution: The Open University of Sri Lanka
- 🏥 Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
- 🩺 Department: Department of Nursing
- 💼 Post: Lecturer
- 📑 Appointment: On Contract
- 📍 Duty Station: Jaffna Regional Centre
- 🎓 Qualification: BSc Honours Degree in Nursing
- 💰 Monthly Allowance: Rs. 62,000
- 🧾 Benefits: EPF and ETF
- ⏳ Initial Appointment: 06 months
- 🧑💼 Selection: Walk-in Interview
- 📅 Interview Date: 15 September 2026
- ⏰ Interview Time: 9:00 AM
- 📌 Interview Venue: OUSL, Nawala, Nugegoda
English Notice
Required Qualification
Applicants should possess a BSc Honours Degree in Nursing awarded by a recognized university.
Preference will be given to candidates who have obtained a Class in their degree.
Required Professional Competencies
Candidates should possess:
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
- A high level of IT literacy
- Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to use Gmail and related online facilities
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to inspire trust and cooperation among other team members
Appointment Period
The appointment will initially be offered for a period of six months.
Depending on the candidate’s performance, the appointment may be extended for a maximum period of two years.
Salary and Benefits
The selected candidate will receive a fixed monthly allowance of Rs. 62,000.
The appointee will also be entitled to EPF and ETF benefits.
Walk-in Interview
Suitably qualified candidates should attend the interview with the following documents:
- Two copies of the Curriculum Vitae
- Original educational certificates
- Photocopies of relevant educational certificates
- Degree Certificate
- Detailed Result Sheet or Academic Transcript
- National Identity Card
- Birth Certificate
Interview Details
- Date: 15 September 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM
- Venue: Board Room, Faculty of Health Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda
Applicants should note that the vacancy is for the Jaffna Regional Centre, although the walk-in interview will be conducted at the OUSL premises in Nawala.
Inquiries
Further information can be obtained from:
Dr. K. A. Sriyani
Head, Department of Nursing
Telephone: 011 288 1325
Official Source
Vacancy Page:
https://ou.ac.lk/vacancy/post-of-lecturer-on-contract-4/
Official Advertisement:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ff_zgbaZbM2eUkK6kVau1aM6kcA29jeP/view
Source Note:This information has been prepared with reference to the official advertisement and relevant institutional sources. Applicants are advised to verify all details from the official source before applying.
