In Sri Lanka, the Public Health Inspector (PHI) profession started in 1913.
The PHI plays a crucial role in the public health sector for over a hundred years.
Trainee PHIs will undergo training for 2 years at the school of Public Health Inspectors (PHI) at National Institute of Health Sciences – Kalutara and 5 Regional Health Training Centres in Kadugannawa, Kurunegala, Galle, Batticaloa, and Jaffna.
Following successful completion, "Higher Diploma for Public Health Inspectors" will be awarded and be appointed to PHI areas.
They have an opportunity to expand their career through grade promotions as Divisional, District, Provincial Supervising Public Health Inspectors, Principal Public Health Inspector in the Ministry of Health, Tutors, Senior Tutors, and Principals in training schools.