The Georgetown University Center for Global Health Practice and Impact (CGHPI) serves countries to improve their population health and well-being and to safeguard against health-related threats by advancing the use of evidence and human-centered enterprise architecture on the path towards achieving equity and social justice. To achieve this mission, we catalyze the uptake, spread, and implementation of innovations; triangulate data from different sources, and tailor visualization of the information for each audience; design and implement integrated service delivery models; support communities of practice to inform policy and practice through efficient data use and horizontal and vertical collaboration; disseminate best practices and evidence globally through open source learning networks; build global, collaborative, multi-disciplinary, and interprofessional networks; undertake research that is informed by local needs; and invest in local leadership to own, provide oversight, and sustain implemented interventions.

The CGHPI is implementing an award from the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through funding from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The program supports the Kingdom of Eswatini to provide both community and facility based comprehensive, quality assured care, treatment and prevention HIV/TB services in Manzini and Lubombo regions to maintain HIV Epidemic control, achieve TB epidemic control and mitigate the impact of public health.

 The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for the overall management and administration of pharmaceuticals and Central Medical Stores (CMS) supplies in the clinic and outreach clinics following the relevant Ministry of Health (MoH) pharmaceutical Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), tools, and Management of Medication quality standards. This officer will work under the indirect supervision of the Medical Officer- Clinical Services.

Specific Responsibilities

• Receive, validate, interpret, and gather medications according to client prescriptions.
• Dispense medicines to patients, ensuring the right medication, dosage, route of administration, and instructions are followed.
• Counsel clients on medication usage while maintaining confidentiality.
• Update CMIS client prescriptions in the system.
• Accurately enter dispensed medicines into the clinic stock control system.
• Pre-pack tablets, ointments, mixtures, and solutions according to MoH and GU standards.
• Collect data on medicines and medical supplies received and dispensed.
• Manage inventory of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies per MoH and GU guidelines.
• Ensure functionality of Automated Medication Dispensing Machines (LulaMeds) at Chakaza clinic and Kwaluseni site.
• Conduct monthly stock counts of medicines and medical supplies.
• Prepare and submit monthly LMIS reports and timely orders to CMS and suppliers.
• Ensure proper storage of medicines according to SOPs and national standards.

• Ensures that there is adequate security for the medicines and medical supplies.
• Implements the MoH quality of care standards on management of medication, quality improvement activities and remedial action plans to achieve and maintain a five-star rating
• Report adverse drug reactions as directed.
• Implement MoH quality of care standards and remedial action plans.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• Candidate must hold a minimum of Diploma in Pharmacy.
• 2 years of dispensing experience.
• Registered with the Eswatini Medical and Dental Council.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in medication preparation and dispensing.
• A team player with Strong attention to detail and accuracy in medication preparation and
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and handle multiple tasks
• simultaneously and be flexible.
• Knowledge of Eswatini treatment guidelines and essential medicines list pharmacy guidelines

Instructions for Submitting Application:

1. All applications should be submitted electronically to
2. Include position applying for in the subject.
3. Applications should include 3 references that are familiar with applicant’s work experience preferably in the last 5 years.
4. All applications should include a cover letter that details one’s suitability for the job highlighting key functional areas, expected qualifications and experiences.
5. Candidates should attach a 5-page CV/Resume that highlights one’s key achievements in areas relevant to the job.
6.  Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
7. Georgetown University Center for Global Health Practice and Impact through its local entity Georgetown Global Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons to apply regardless of gender, ethnicity, or any other status variable.