Pharmacy Dispenser
About Kampala Independent Hospital
Kampala Independent Hospital (KIH) is a leading private healthcare institution located at 869 Naalya Road, Ntinda, Kampala, and part of a multinational healthcare management organisation with operations in London, New York, and Miami, USA. KIH is dedicated to providing personalised and expert medical care in a clean and modern facility, with a focus on patient-centred care, advanced medical technology, and a compassionate, team-based approach that prioritises patient safety, dignity and well-being. Its multidisciplinary teams cover specialities including Gynaecology and Obstetrics, IVF & Fertility, NICU, Plastic Surgery, Hair Transplant, Orthopaedics, Physiotherapy, ENT, Dental, Eye and Cardiology, allowing patients to access multiple specialists under one roof. As part of a global network, KIH has access to advanced 21st-century medical technologies and a diverse team speaking over 50 languages, serving patients from across Uganda, Africa and the expatriate community. All physicians are salaried to ensure ethical, patient-focused practice, and the hospital maintains the highest standards of hygiene, safety and comfort.
Job Details
Pharmacy Dispenser at Kampala Independent Hospital, based in Kampala, Uganda. This is a Full-time position (Work Hours: 8) within the Health Care industry. The Pharmacy Dispenser will support the safe and efficient dispensing of medicines and provide patients with appropriate information on medication use under the supervision of the responsible pharmacy professional. The role reports within the pharmacy team and requires strict adherence to pharmacy, health, safety and regulatory procedures while maintaining patient confidentiality and delivering courteous, professional customer service. Base Salary is Not Disclosed.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Receive and process prescriptions appropriately.
- Select, prepare, package, and label medicines accurately.
- Verify medication details before dispensing.
- Provide patients with clear instructions on medication use within the scope of the role.
- Maintain accurate dispensing and inventory records.
- Monitor medicine stocks, expiry dates, and storage conditions.
- Assist with stock counts and replenishment.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy.
- Identify and report prescription discrepancies or potential medication concerns to the responsible pharmacist.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Follow applicable pharmacy, health, safety, and regulatory procedures.
- Provide courteous and professional customer service.
Qualifications, Skills and Requirements
- Relevant pharmacy dispensing qualification from a recognized institution.
- Appropriate professional registration/licensing where required.
- Previous pharmacy experience is an advantage.
- Good numerical and record-keeping skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good communication and customer-service skills.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree.
- Experience: 12 months (1 year) preferred.
Job Summary
- Job Category: Healthcare / Health and Medicine
- Job Type: Full-time
- Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
- Duty Station: Kampala | Kampala
- Posted: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
- No of Jobs: 1