Job Description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT @ SPARKLE FOUNDATION MALAWI
POSITION: PHARMACY ASSISTANT / NURSE INTERN
Location: Zomba
OVERVIEW
Sparkle Foundation Malawi is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of Pharmacy Assistant / Nurse Intern based in Zomba.
Reporting To: Program Manager
Key staff to work with: Operations Director, Finance Manager, Health and Nutrition Officer and Program Manager
SCOPE OF WORK
The incumbent shall collaborate closely with the Matawale Health Centre to ensure the availability and proper administration of all medical supplies in accordance with government standards.
DUTIES AND TASKS
Retrieving and packaging prescribed medications accurately and efficiently
Labelling prescription containers with appropriate instructions and warnings
Verifying medication quantities and expiration dates
Monitoring stock levels and informing pharmacists of low inventory or expiring medications
Conducting periodic inventory counts and reconciling discrepancies
Places orders for additional drugs as directed by the medical staff
Liaises with healthcare providers and patients to obtain correct prescription information
Take inventory of drugs on hand and record results
Notify superiors when medication inventory needs to be replenished in a timely manner
Maintain proper drug storage and security
Supplies patients with information and education on their prescription
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Should have a diploma in nursing or a certificate in pharmacy
Minimum of 2 years of experience in health project management
Extensive knowledge of the country's Health system, policies and strategies
Extensive experience in holding 
trainings and curriculum development
Proven track record of coordinating projects involving different stakeholders
Demonstrated understanding of programme development with practical experiences in Project Cycle Management and Result Based Management
Fluency in national language(s) and English (spoken and written)
DESIRABLE PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Suitability Criteria – Task Oriented:
Reliable, accurate and systematic
Goal-oriented, problem solving, independent, committed, innovative and motivated
Able and willing to learn and acquire new knowledge relevant to the function
Excellent social and interpersonal communication skills and team spirit
Suitability Criteria – People Oriented:
Team working
Trust/reliability
Communication
Flexibility
How to Apply
Send your application with traceable three referees, copies of certificates and cover letter to:
Email: procurement@sparklemalawi.org
Subject Line: Pharmacy Assistant
Deadline: 11th July 2026