Pharmacy Technician
About the Company
Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH) Diocese of Jinja is a newly established state-of-the-art Private Not for Profit (PNFP) hospital in Jinja City, founded by the Trustees of the Catholic Diocese of Jinja under the Ecclesiastical Province of Tororo Archdiocese in Eastern Uganda. The hospital's mission is to combine clinical excellence with Christ-centered compassion — healing body, mind and spirit without discrimination — and is envisaged to become a teaching and research hospital offering quality, affordable services with a Godly touch to both affluent and vulnerable communities.
The Diocese of Jinja (https://dioceseofjinja.com) is a vibrant Catholic community serving the people of Busoga since 5 August 1966 through evangelization, education, healthcare, youth empowerment and social transformation. It currently comprises 45 parishes, 45+ schools, 12 health centres and serves 50,000+ Christians under the pastoral leadership of the Archbishop of Tororo as Apostolic Administrator. Its Health Department coordinates PNFP health services in the diocese.
UMH operates within the Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau (UCMB) network (https://ucmb.co.ug) — the health office and technical arm of the Health Commission of the Uganda Episcopal Conference. UCMB coordinates 34 hospitals (including 2 specialised hospitals), 19 health training schools, 4 laboratory training schools and 271 lower-level health units with over 11,323 health workers nationwide, delivering curative, preventive and promotional services in line with national health policy. Working at UMH therefore offers exposure to a large, faith-based national health system, strong governance, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth in a values-driven environment.
Job Details
Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH) Diocese of Jinja is seeking a qualified Pharmacy Technician (1 Position) to support the safe procurement, storage, preparation, dispensing, distribution and management of medicines under the supervision of the responsible pharmacist or authorised professional. This is a Full-time position based in Jinja, Uganda.
- Employer: Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH) Diocese of Jinja - a faith-based facility under the Diocese of Jinja and part of the Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau (UCMB) network
- Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda | Jinja
- Employment Type: Full-time (Work Hours: 8)
- Industry: Hospitality and Tourism / Healthcare
- Base Salary: Not Disclosed
- Application Method: Email to dhcjinja@ucmb.co.ug with application letter, detailed CV and contacts of 3 professional referees. Physical delivery also accepted per Diocesan recruitment policies.
- Safeguarding: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All successful candidates will undergo reference checks and safeguarding screening in accordance with Diocesan recruitment policies.
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, Skills and Requirements
- Recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification - Diploma in Pharmacy.
- Registration with the Allied Health Professionals Council (relevant professional regulatory body).
- Valid practising licence where applicable.
- Relevant pharmacy experience is an advantage (minimum 12 months experience indicated).
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical storage, stock management, dispensing and labelling procedures.
- Ability to maintain accurate stock records and handle controlled medicines.
- Commitment to infection prevention, patient safety and proper pharmaceutical handling.
- Level of Education: Diploma / Bachelor Degree as stated.
Job Summary
- Job Category: Healthcare (Health/Medicine jobs in Uganda)
- Job Type: Full-time
- Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda | Jinja
- No of Jobs: 1
- Posted: 2026-08-22 (Saturday, August 22, 2026)
- Deadline of this Job: 2026-09-04 (Friday, September 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM)
- Application Email: dhcjinja@ucmb.co.ug