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Pharmacy Technician job at Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH) Diocese of Jinja
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Aug-23
Location: Jinja, Uganda, Jinja
Pharmacy Technician 2026-08-22T17:30:59+00:00 Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH) Diocese of Jinja https://www.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/default_logo_company/defaultlogo.png https://www.ugashare.com/ FULL_TIME Jinja, Uganda Jinja 00256 Uganda Hospitality, and Tourism Healthcare, Human Resources 2026-09-04T17:00:00+00:00 8 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN – 1 POSITION Job Purpose The Pharmacy Technician supports the safe procurement, storage, preparation, dispensing, distribution, and management of medicines under the supervision of the responsible pharmacist or authorised professional. Key Activities and Responsibilities - Receive and inspect medicines and pharmaceutical supplies.
- Check quantities, batch numbers, expiry dates, and product condition.
- Store medicines according to required conditions.
- Assist with dispensing and issuing medicines in accordance with prescriptions and approved procedures.
- Label medicines accurately.
- Maintain stock records and pharmacy registers.
- Monitor stock levels and identify medicines requiring replenishment.
- Conduct stock checks and stock rotation.
- Identify expired, damaged, or recalled medicines and handle them according to procedure.
- Maintain appropriate records of controlled and restricted medicines where applicable.
- Provide basic medicine-use information within the scope of practice and supervision.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the pharmacy.
- Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and pharmaceutical handling procedures.
Qualifications and Experience - Recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification.
- Registration with the relevant professional regulatory body.
- Valid practising licence where applicable.
- Relevant pharmacy experience is an advantage.
JOB-6a89dcd34aae7 Vacancy title:
Pharmacy Technician Jobs at:
Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH) Diocese of Jinja Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 4 2026 Duty Station:
Jinja, Uganda | Jinja Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, August 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN – 1 POSITION Job Purpose The Pharmacy Technician supports the safe procurement, storage, preparation, dispensing, distribution, and management of medicines under the supervision of the responsible pharmacist or authorised professional. Key Activities and Responsibilities - Receive and inspect medicines and pharmaceutical supplies.
- Check quantities, batch numbers, expiry dates, and product condition.
- Store medicines according to required conditions.
- Assist with dispensing and issuing medicines in accordance with prescriptions and approved procedures.
- Label medicines accurately.
- Maintain stock records and pharmacy registers.
- Monitor stock levels and identify medicines requiring replenishment.
- Conduct stock checks and stock rotation.
- Identify expired, damaged, or recalled medicines and handle them according to procedure.
- Maintain appropriate records of controlled and restricted medicines where applicable.
- Provide basic medicine-use information within the scope of practice and supervision.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the pharmacy.
- Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and pharmaceutical handling procedures.
Qualifications and Experience - Recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification.
- Registration with the relevant professional regulatory body.
- Valid practising licence where applicable.
- Relevant pharmacy experience is an advantage.
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
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Interested and qualified candidates should submit: An application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (C.V) including contact details of 3 professional referees. Send the application physically or via the e-address. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All successful candidates will undergo reference checks and safeguarding screening in accordance with Diocesan recruitment policies.
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