Job Description

Position

Assistant Pharmacist

The Gurkha Welfare Trust Nepal is the field arm of The Gurkha Welfare Trust UK, a charitable Trust established and registered in the UK in 1969, and working particularly for the ex-Gurkha Veterans and their communities across Nepal.

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified, committed, and eligible individuals for the position of Assistant Pharmacist (required no. 2), based in our Area Welfare Centre (AWC) Kaski, Pokhara.

1. Required Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Qualification of Diploma in Pharmacy and with at least 2 years of work experience after the completion of Diploma in Pharmacy.

Current unrestricted registration as an Assistant Pharmacist with Nepal Pharmacy Council (NPC).

Must be computer literate and should have knowledge of Pharmacy Inventory software’s.

Experience in a reputable private hospital or community pharmacy, and prior experience working with international organisations, will be considered advantageous.

High level of communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team, paying careful attention to detail and managing multiple tasks.

Able to work effectively with both medical and non-medical staff.

2. Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Pharmacist is overall responsible for providing support in Pharmacy related Clinical Care and Medication dispensing and counselling in accordance with all GWT(N) Standards of Medical Service delivery, Quality Standards, Policies and Procedures. The Assistant pharmacist works with the Cluster Pharmacist for the Pharmacy Service delivery and management at Key AWCs, non-Key AWCs and patrol bases in liaison with Health Care Professionals in the medical centres.

The position holder will require frequent travel to our Clinics in Tanahun, Syangja, Baglung and Lamjung. S/he will also occasionally need to travel to other Key AWCs for support.

Please read through the Job Description for further information on job responsibilities.

3. Remuneration and Contract

The position falls in EG2L1 in our pay structure, with a basic monthly salary of NPR 57,637. All other benefits and facilities will be provided in accordance with GWT(N) Standing Instructions. The initial contract duration is three years, with the possibility of extension based on organisational needs and individual performance.

4. Eligibility and Applications

Qualified, eligible, and interested applicants are invited to submit their applications by Tuesday, 09 June 2026.

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