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Dr. (Mrs) Sailajah Sivarajah

Dr. (Mrs) Sailajah Sivarajah

Senior Lecturer Gr II

E-mail ID: sivasaila@univ.jfn.ac.lk

TeachingAcademic QualificationResearch

  • Temporary Lecturer from 1993 to 1995  (including visiting, demonstrator and Assistant lecturer)

Unit of Siddha Medicine,

University of Jaffna, Kaithady

Present Post:            

Senior Lecturer Gr 11, Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna,

Teaching subjects – Mahalir Maruthuvam and Mahapettiyal for Final BSMS.    (From 2019)

Period of service:                  30 years

Service Record

InstitutionPostFromTo
Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, KaithadyTemporary Lecturer  01.02.199301.10.1995
Free Siddha Ayurvedic Dispensary, Kayts Presesiya Sabha EluvaithevuMedical Officer In- charge08.04.199631.12.1996
Free Siddha Ayurvedic Dispensary, Jaffna Municipal Council, Nallur.Medical Officer In- charge01.01.199731.12.2002
Free Siddha Ayurvedic Dispensary, Chavakachchery Presesiya Sabha, Mirusuvil.Medical Officer In- charge01.01.200330.09.2007
  Free Siddha Ayurvedic Dispensary, Vali – South, Presesiya Sabha, and Elalai.  Medical Officer In- charge  01.10.2005  30.09.2007
Rural, Siddha Hospital, PandatheripuMedical Officer In- charge01.10.200713.03.2009
Siddha Teaching Hospital, Kaithady       Promoted from grade I medical officer to Consultant PhysicianM.O of OPD, Ward In Charge, Pharmacy In charge, & Attending Mathar Noikal Special Clinic  14.03.2009  04.09.2019
Consultant Physician01.07.201204.09.2019
Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, KaithadySenior Lecturer05.09.2019To date
Previous Post:            

First Degree:                         

  • B.S.M.S,  Second class lower division, Unit of Siddha medicine 1993

Second Degree:                    

  • M.Phil (Siddha),  Mahalir noikal (Sthree Roga) University of Jaffna, 2004    

Additional Qualification:      

  • Special Training for  “முறிவு நெறிவு” (Orthopedic)

Under traditional Doctor Moses Singarayar, Vilan

Research and publication

  1. “வாந்திபேதியும் தடுப்பு முறைகளும்;(Vanthi Pethium Thaduppu Muraikalum) “Article published by “SIDDHA MEDICINE 1987” Magazine.
  2. “நாவற்குழி வாழ் மக்களின் குருதி நிறப் பொருளின் செறிவை அறிதல்” (Navatkuli val makkalin kuruthi nirapporilin Serivai Arithal) This survey published by “SIDDHA MEDICINE 1988 – 1989” Magazine.
  3. Research view preliminary Study was done on நீரிழிவு நோயும் மதுமேக சூரணமும் ஒர் ஆய்வு”.(Efficacy of Mathumega Chooranaum & Diabetis mellitus) This research  paper published by “SIDDHA MEDICINE 1997 – 1998” Magazine.
  4. A preliminary Epidemiological Study was done on Perumpadu and its Management by Traditional Physicians”. This research study presented “SIDDHA SYMPOSIUM AND EXHIBITION -2013” Organized by Department of Indigenous Medicine, Northern Province. This presentation published on “JOURNAL OF SIDDHA SYMPOSIUM”.
  5. Published a book on “வைத்திய கைமுறைகள்” (Vaithiya Kaimuraikal”). This is collection of home remedies used by Trained and Traditional physicians.
  6. Published a book on “அனுபவ வைத்திய முறைகள்” (Anupava vaithiya muraikal) Which was Compiled and Computerized Traditional Treatment Methods of Dr.Moses Singarayar (Traditional Physician)
  7. The Management of naal padda pun (chronic wound) in Siddha Teaching Hospital, Kaithady”  Case study Published by “1st International Conference and Exhibition on Siddha Medicine 2018” Organized by Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, collaboration with Northern Province and Ministry of Ayush, Government of India.
  8. “The preliminary phytochemical screening of Saraca indica bark powder” Research abstract Published by “1st International Conference and Exhibition on Siddha Medicine 2018” Organized by Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, collaboration with Northern Province and Ministry of Ayush, Government of India.
  9. “The effectiveness of Padikalinga Senthuran used by Traditional Physicians for Perumpadu ( Menorrhagia)” Research abstract published in “2nd International Conference on Conservation of Natural Resources  and Traditional Siddha Pharmacological Approach for future & Siddha Workshop” organized by William research Centre Nacorkovil, India  –  (11th – 13th December 2019 )
  10. “Management of Leucorrhoea (Vellaisaithal) in Siddha – The observational study” Research abstract published in “2nd IRCESM 2020″ organized by Unit of siddha medicine, University of Jaffna collaborated with Northern Provincial Council. ( 05th – 8 th March 2020)
  11. “தமிழ் இலக்கிய நூலான ஆசாரக்கோவையில் சித்த மருத்துவக் கருத்துக்கள்” Research abstract published in “2nd IRCESM 2020″ organized by Unit of siddha medicine, University of Jaffna collaborated with Northern Provincial Council. ( 05th – 8 th March 2020)
  12. “Management of Permpadu (Menorrhagia) in Siddha Teaching Hospital, Kaithady – Observational study” Research abstract published in “2nd IRCESM 2020″ organized by Unit of siddha medicine, University of Jaffna collaborated with Northern Provincial Council. ( 05th – 8 th March 2020)
  13. “Antibacterial of Pungampaal oil (P.Poil) against selected pathogens” Research abstract published in “2nd IRCESM 2020″ organized by Unit of siddha medicine, University of Jaffna collaborated with Northern Provincial Council. ( 05th – 8 th March 2020)
  14. “Medical Leech Therapy (Attai Vidal) in Siddha medicine” – A Review Research abstract published in  8th International Conference on Health and Medicine organized by Global Academic Research Institute. (30th January 2021)
  15. “Traditional Food Management of Postpartum Mothers in Jaffna Tamil Community” Plenary speaker in 4th international conference on “Conservation of Nature for your future” Organized by William research Centre Nacorkovil, India  –  (13th – 15th December 2021 )
  16. “A descriptive study on Etiological factors of “Kabala Kanaapu”(Sinusitis) among patients in Kodikaamam-J/327 GS Division, Jaffna District” Research abstract publication 7th International Conference on Ayurvedic Traditional Medicine, Siddha Unani of Medicinal plants. Organized by Global Academic Research Institute.
  17. “A descriptive study on Etiological factors of “Kabala Kanaapu”(Sinusitis) among patients in Kodikaamam-J/327 GS Division, Jaffna District” full paper publication –  GARI International Journal of Multidisciplinary research, volume: 08 Issue:02, ISSSN – 2659-2193 on 30th June 2022.
  18. “Cathaikuppai Chooranum (poly herbal formulation) used in Siddha Medicine to treat Soothakakaddu”– A Review; presented “International conference on Basic and applied research in siddha system of medicine”, (14th  & 15Th  2023) Government Siddha Medical college & Hospital ,Palayamkottai ,India.
  19. “Study on Prevalence of Anaemia among the Students age of 10 to 15 years J/Navatkuli Vidyalayam, Jaffna, Srilanka” Research abstract  published on International Conference on 2023 “Basic and Applied Research in Siddha System of Medicine” Organized by Government Siddha Medical College, Palaiyamkoddai, Thirunelvelli, India

Extra-curricular activities

  1. Assistant secretary in Siddha Students union1987.
  2. Assistant Editor in Siddha Students union 1988- 1989.
  3. Vice – President in “All Island Government Siddha Medical Officers Union from 2008 to 2010.
  4. Vice – President in Ayurveda Conservative Committee at Chavakachchery Divisional Secretariat from 2010 to 2012.
  5. President in Employees Welfare Society year on 2014 and 2015. Siddha Teaching Hospital, Kaithady
  6. President in “All Island Government Siddha Medical Officers Union from 2016 to Jan2017
  7. Member of Hospital Management Committee, Siddha Teaching Hospital, Kaithady from 2009
  8. President in “Ayurveda Medical Officers welfare association, Northern Province” from 2018.
  9. Vice – President in “Ayurveda Medical Officers welfare association, Northern Province” from 2019
  10. President in “All Island Government Siddha Medical Officers Union from Jan 2019 to September 2019.
  11. The chairperson for publicity committee for 2nd ICESM 2020.
  12. The chairperson of certificate printing and conference package committee for 2nd ICESM 2020.
  13. The member of organizing committee for 2nd ICESM 2020.
  14. The member of Registration committee for 2nd ICESM 2020.
  15. Editor of 3rd IRCSM – 2022 of unit of siddha medicine, University of Jaffna.

Professional experience

  1. Prepared Siddha drug at Siddha manufacturing unit Jaffna municipal council, Nallur and Pharmacy of Siddha Teaching Hospital, Kaithady.
  2. Medical officer in charge in “Research and Development Unit of Siddha Section” at Jaffna Municipal Council from 1997 to 2002.
  3. Initiate and conducted the Diabetic and Hypertension clinic at Rural Siddha Hospital, Pandatharipu from 2007 to 2009.
  4. I trained in special Orthopedics treatment methods under the traditional physician Dr.Moses Singarayar From 2007 to 2009.
  5. Conducted the “Special Elders Clinic” at Siddha Teaching Hospital, Kaithady from 2009 to 2010.
  6. Conducting the “Makalir Maruththuvam clinic” at Siddha Teaching Hospital, Kaithady from 14.03.2009 to  Todate.
  7. Some of books are collected to Unit of Siddha Medicine library, as a chair person of library Sub   Committee.

8. The Medical officer In charge of ward at Siddha Teaching Hospital Kaithady

9. The Medical officer of OPD at Siddha Teaching Hospital Kaithady.

10. The In charge, of Pharmacy at Siddha Teaching Hospital Kaithady

11.As a  Consultant Physician conducting Mathar Noikal Special Clinic at Siddha Teaching Hospital Kaithady