Job Title: Cashier (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Mengo Hospital
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Mengo Hospital was founded in 1897 in Kampala, and is the oldest hospital in Uganda. It currently serves as an urban community hospital that provides modern medical care. Mengo Hospital provides comprehensive care including radiology, obstetrics, dentistry, orthopedics, and surgery. Additionally, Mengo Hospital provides critical training and education to health professionals through its various programs in midwifery and nursing, health sciences, and laboratory technology. Mengo Hospital also has a dedicated research and development team that works to find new solutions to health issues in Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive payments from patients and clients through cash, mobile money, Visa, FlexiPay, or other approved channels.
- Issue official receipts for all payments in the hospital financial system.
- Verify that amount received corresponds with billing statement.
- Maintain accurate daily transaction records and reconcile collections against funds.
- Ensure that all cash and electronic collections are intact, secure, and properly accounted for.
- Post deposits in case books upon admission of patients, ensuring that records are updated.
- Handover daily collections, with reconciliation reports, to the Chief Cashier in accordance with hospital policy.
- Support patient inquiries regarding bills or receipts courteously and professionally.
- Safeguard cash at all times and ensure it is not left unattended.
- Report any discrepancies, shortages, or suspected fraud immediately to the supervisor or Finance Director.
- Support audits and financial reviews by ensuring proper documentation and accountability.
- Perform other duties as may become necessary for the smooth running of the Department and the Hospital as a whole.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- At least 2 years’ experience in cashiering, preferably in a hospital or healthcare environment.
- Familiarity with accounting systems, hospital billing software, or mobile money platforms is an added advantage.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, BCOM, BBA, or any other Finance-related discipline.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
- High integrity and accountability in handling funds.
- Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills.
- Excellent self-management skills.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Computer literacy (MS Excel, accounting or billing systems).
- Commitment to confidentiality and hospital financial policies.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please email your cover letter, recommendation from your current church and CV with three (3) Professional referees electronically online at the link below.
Deadline: 21st November 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24