Job Title: Pharmacy Technician – 2 Positions
Organisation: Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI)
Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda
Reference: UCI/MBRA/EXT/ADV/02/2025/05
About Organisation:
Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health, established by the Uganda Cancer Institute Act, 2016. The Act mandates the Institute to manage and coordinate cancer care and cancer-related conditions across the country. UCI’s core functions include cancer treatment, prevention, research, and training in fields such as Oncology, Pediatrics, Gynecology, Radiotherapy, Surgery, Imaging and Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and other related specialties.
Job Summary: To dispense medicines and advise patients on their proper use.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible to Pharmacist for performing the following duties: –
- Planning for dispensing activities in the hospital
- Registering medicines given to patients.
- Maintaining of standards and quality assurance.
- Advising patients and attendants on proper use and storage of medicines.
- Advising Clinicians and other Health Professionals on prescriptions.
- Making requisitions for medicines and health supplies from stores.
- Preparing quality compounded medicines and infusions.
- Participating in continuous professional development.
- Adhering to the Code of Conduct and Ethics.
- Reporting expired and damaged medicines.
- Participating in research activities;
- Compiling and submitting reports.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Must have a Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized Institution.
- Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
- Must have a valid practicing License.
- Key competencies required for the post: Results orientation; Concern for quality and standards; Problem solving and decision making; Team work; Customer care; Ethics and integrity; Coaching and mentoring and Managing performance; Report writing skills; Research; Counselling Skills; Customer focused with ability to decipher customer expectations.
How to Apply:
Applications should be addressed to the Executive Director, Uganda Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 3935, Kampala, and must include a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, and the names and contact information of three referees. Completed applications should be submitted to the UCI Central Registry
Deadline: 24th November, 2025
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Level of Education: Diploma, Associate’s Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience required