Chairman
Dr. T. K. Kalubowila
Designation
Chairman, Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital
Qualification
Dr. T. K. Kalubowila is a distinguished medical administrator and senior public health specialist with over three decades of service in Sri Lanka-s health sector. A graduate of the University of Colombo (1980–1986), he began his medical career with an internship at Panadura Base Hospital, followed by service as a Divisional Medical Officer of Health (DDHS) in Wariyapola. Throughout his career, Dr. Kalubowila has held numerous key positions in both curative and preventive health services. He has served as Medical Officer – Maternal and Child Health (MCH) and Regional Epidemiologist in the Ratnapura region, demonstrating his strong commitment to community health and disease prevention. He has also functioned as Medical Officer in Charge (MOIC) at the Peripheral Unit, Kiriella, and as District Medical Officer (DMO) at Base Hospital in Horana. His leadership extended further when he was appointed Medical Superintendent (MS) at Base Hospitals in Horana and Panadura, and later as Director of the National Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS), Kalutara — one of Sri Lanka-s premier training institutions for public health professionals. Dr. Kalubowila subsequently served as Director of the Teaching Hospital, Kalutara, and later as Regional Director of Health Services (RDHS), Kalutara, where he oversaw the planning, coordination, and management of regional healthcare delivery. With a wealth of experience across all levels of the health system, Dr. Kalubowila brings exceptional administrative skill, clinical insight, and public health expertise to his current role as Chairman of the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital. His vision is to guide the hospital towards excellence in patient care, advanced clinical service delivery, and innovation in medical education and research. He continues to advocate for compassionate, patient-centered care and efficient health management systems that serve the evolving needs of Sri Lankan society.
Permanent Director / CEO
Dr. Dammika Alahapperuma
Designation
Director, Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital
Qualification
Dr. Dammika Alahapperuma is a qualified Medical Doctor from the University of Ruhuna, and a Consultant in Medical Administration, with over two decades of dedicated service in the public health sector. He has been a registered practitioner with the Sri Lanka Medical Council since July 1999 (SLMC Registration No. 14672).He is began his medical career in 1999 as an Intern Medical Officer at the Base Hospital Nuwara Eliya. His professional journey reflects a steady progression through key administrative and leadership roles within the Ministry of Health. He served as the Director (Private Health Sector Development) of the Ministry of Health. Regional Director of Health Services Nuwara Eliya. Director in National Eye Hospital of Sri Lanka.contributing significantly to policy development and regulatory strengthening. He is a Life Member of the College of Medical Administrators of Sri Lanka, where he currently serves as the Assistant Treasurer, and a Life Member of the Medical Administrators Forum, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to advancing the field of medical administration. Dr. Alahapperuma further enhanced his expertise through overseas training at the University of Lincoln, England.Upon returning to Sri Lanka, he served as the Director of the Rathnapura Teaching Hospital. Following this tenure, he assumed duties as the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, Sri Lanka, contributing to the nation’s mental health services. By now, as the Director of Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, Dr. Alahapperuma is committed to strengthening clinical excellence, improving patient-centered care, and advancing hospital operations through continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation.