Calling Applications from Retired Health Staff to be Trained as Accreditation Surveyors

Calling Applications from Retired Health Staff to be Trained as Accreditation Surveyors

Applications are hereby invited from suitable candidates who are retired from government service to be selected, recruited and trained as accreditation surveyors for the Patient Safety and Accreditation Bureau.

Applications to be submitted to the Patient Safety and Accreditation Bureau in the prescribed format, only via email: dhqualitys@gmail.com. The application closing date is 15th May 2026.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Need to be available in person full-time to participate in the entire 5-day duration of the training to be held in Colombo, with active engagement in the training (please note that accommodation will be provided during the training period for those residing outside the Western Province).

• Participate in any assessments/ assignments carried out following the training (if selected).

• Following/prior to the training, shall be available in person, for participation in activities related to:

  • Development/customisation of standards for Sri Lanka, including piloting of standards in a hospital

  • Participation in person for gap analysis in relation to the standards, in a given hospital, as and when informed by the Patient Safety and Accreditation Bureau.

  • Supporting the local consultant for the preparation of a gap analysis report based on the gaps assessed in the given hospital

  • Conducting awareness workshops for the hospital staff, in collaboration with the PSAB. (The prospective surveyors will serve as resource persons)

• Shall subsequently participate in activities related to the accreditation of healthcare institutions as a surveyor, as and when informed by the Patient Safety and Accreditation Bureau. This will require a willingness to travel throughout the country and to submit reports within 2 working days

Educational/ Professional Qualifications:

• Retired Medical professionals (12)

  • Head of the institution/ deputy head of the institution/ Director/ Consultant/ Medical Officer

• Retired Nursing Professionals (12)

  • Special Grade Nursing Officers/ Nursing Sisters/ Nursing Officers

• Retired Medical Laboratory Technicians (3)

  • Chief/ Special grade/ Superintendent pharmacists or MLTs

• Retired Pharmacists (3)

  • Chief/ Special grade/ Superintendent pharmacists or MLTs

Experience Requirements

• Candidates must have retired from service in the Ministry of Health or a university within the last 10 years at the time of their application.

• Applicants should have previous experience in patient safety and quality improvement activities while working at the Ministry of Health.

• Continued engagement in quality and patient safety activities in healthcare settings after retirement is considered an essential qualification.

Other Requirements

• Age: The maximum age for applicants is 73 years.

• Fitness: Candidates must possess mental and physical fitness for the outlined tasks.

• Language Skills: Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English is required.

• Computer Literacy: Satisfactory computer literacy is necessary, specifically including the use of Microsoft Office software.

• Soft Skills: Good communication skills and the ability to maintain public relations with various healthcare categories in hospitals are essential.

• Bond: Candidates must be willing to enter into a 2-year bond with the Ministry of Health to serve as an accreditation surveyor.

Potential Benefits

• Successful completion of the training results in a Certificate of Completion.

• The role offers the ability to contribute to enhancing national healthcare quality and safety through external evaluations.

• Appointees will receive recognition as an ACHSI-accredited (Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International) Patient Safety and Accreditation Bureau Surveyor.

Selection Process

Candidates will be chosen through an interview process, and the panel’s decision is final. Marks are awarded based on the following criteria (totaling 100):

• Engagement in Quality and Safety activities (20 marks): Evaluated for both during and after Ministry of Health or University service.

• Knowledge of Concepts (20 marks): Related to quality, accreditation, and patient safety.

• Methodology Skills (20 marks): Demonstrated skills in accreditation assessment methodologies based on a given scenario.

• Communication and English Skills (30 marks): Demonstrated reading, writing, and listening skills based on a given scenario.

• Scholarly Work (10 marks): Publications and scholarly work related to patient safety, quality, and accreditation.

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