The Government of Nepal has announced an open competitive recruitment process for the vacant General Manager position at Nepal Aushadhi Limited, a government-owned pharmaceutical enterprise. According to a public notice published by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies on Bhadra 23, 2083 BS, eligible Nepali citizens must submit applications within 21 days of the notice’s publication, during office hours, to the ministry’s Government Industry and Institutions Branch at Singha Durbar, Kathmandu. Applicants must be at least 35 years old and not older than 65 years by the submission deadline. Candidates must hold a master’s degree in a relevant field, including chemistry, pharmacy, administration, management, economics, engineering or law, from a recognized university, along with at least five years of experience in a managerial position at an institution or organization. The selection process will follow the Guidelines for Appointment and Nomination of Officials in Public Bodies Affiliated with the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, 2079.
Applicants must submit the prescribed application form, certified academic and professional experience documents, an updated curriculum vitae, citizenship certificate, self-declaration and two passport-sized photographs. A major requirement is a business action plan of up to 5,000 words, submitted in two sealed copies, outlining strategies for strengthening Nepal Aushadhi Limited’s operational efficiency, financial management and institutional development. The proposed three-year action plan must address pharmaceutical market management and medicine sales strategies, financial planning, technical and managerial knowledge transfer, property and workforce management, stakeholder coordination, infrastructure development, technology adoption and good governance. Candidates shortlisted through the application review process will be required to present and defend their business action plans before the selection committee.
The ministry has fixed a non-refundable application fee of Rs 5,000, payable through the designated government revenue account at Rastriya Banijya Bank. Candidates must also satisfy eligibility restrictions concerning political party membership, corruption-related convictions, blacklisting, outstanding personal government dues, conflicts of interest and other legal disqualifications. Applicants currently working in government institutions must provide departmental approval where applicable. The ministry has warned that false information or forged documents will lead to application cancellation and possible legal action. The notice initiates the recruitment process but does not announce shortlisted candidates, interview dates or a final appointment decision.
