Retirement age of experienced specialist doctors extended
September 14, 2016 02:36 pm
The Sri Lankan government has decided to extend the service period of experienced clinical consultants up to 63 years of age.
Co-cabinet spokesperson and Health Minister Dr Rajitha Senaratne said that 1,164 posts of specialist doctors in hospitals around the island are being vacated while filling these vacancies under the current method takes a long period.
Accordingly, the proposal made by the Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine to extend the age of compulsory retirement of experienced specialist medical officers in curative sector up to 63 years considering their ability to serve further with their experience, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
