CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR ESWATINI MEDICAL SUPPLIES AGENCY

ABOUT EMSA AND THE POSITION

The Eswatini Medical Supplies Agency (EMSA) is a Category A public enterprise established by the Eswatini Medical Supplies Agency Act No. 3 of 2026 to procure, store and distribute essential medicines, medical supplies and health commodities to public health facilities nationwide.

EMSA is now recruiting a visionary and transformational Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic and operational leadership, lead the transformation of the public enterprise into a high-performing and commercially oriented organisation, and deliver the strategic direction of the Board of Directors.

The detailed job profile is available at:
http://www.kq.co.sz/kq/careers.html

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Strategic Leadership and Governance: Provide strategic leadership, execute Board directives, ensure governance and regulatory compliance, and position EMSA as a sustainable national supply chain institution.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee procurement, warehousing, inventory management, distribution, quality assurance, and digital supply chain transformation.
• Financial Sustainability and Risk Management: Drive financial sustainability, diversify revenue streams, strengthen financial controls, and implement enterprise risk management.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strategic relationships with Government, donors, development partners, private sector organisations and international agencies.
• People and Organisational Development: Build a high-performing workforce, promote accountability, innovation, succession planning and performance management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum a Master’s degree in Health Systems Management, Business Administration, Business Leadership, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ progressive leadership experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership executive role within healthcare, supply chain and operations management.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, institutional management and organisational transformation.
• Experience in managing large-scale procurement, warehousing and distribution operations, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
• Strong financial management, business development and governance experience.
• Experience with parastatal setup, donor engagement and private sector stakeholders.
• Knowledge of WHO Good Distribution Practices and public procurement.
• Experience in establishing, transforming or leading a similar medical supplies agency.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Health systems management
• Strategic leadership and business acumen
• Leadership and change management
• Integrity and corporate governance
• Stakeholder engagement and negotiation
• Financial and risk management
• Operational excellence in supply chain management
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Technology and innovation

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications should be directed to:

The Recruitment Consultant
KQ Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Manzini, Eswatini

📧 recruitment@kq.co.sz

📅 Closing Date: Monday, 24 August 2026

Appointment will be subject to successful verifications, assessments and reference checks.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants only.