Job Title: Pharmacy Technician
Organisation: Marie Stopes Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Marie Stopes Uganda (MSUG) is affiliated with MSI Reproductive Choices and is registered in Uganda as a local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Since launching in 1993, MSUG has grown to become one of Uganda’s largest sexual and reproductive healthcare providers, offering a wide range of high-quality, affordable, client-centred services. Our service delivery channels are adapted to fit the different contexts of each region to maximise opportunities for building sustainable platforms that can provide a lasting impact on the health outcomes of Ugandans.
Job Summary: Reporting to the Hospital Clinical Lead, the purpose of this role is to execute stock management activities in the Hospital pharmacy / store including handling stock request, receipts, storage and issuance of medical supplies, equipment and other materials to the different hospital departments.
To assist in the preparation, dispensing of prescriptions and assist with stock control, ordering and re- stocking of the dispensary.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Dispensing medicines and drugs to clients and giving written and oral instructions on their use, as prescribed by medical doctors or other health professionals.
- Preparing medications and other pharmaceutical compounds under the guidance of a pharmacist or other health professional.
- Receiving prescriptions or refill requests from health professionals and verifying that information is complete and accurate according to medical record-keeping standards.
- Maintaining proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
- Filling and labelling containers with prescribed medications.
- Ensure all medicines are stored at required temperature by monitoring store and fridge temperature.
- Assisting clients by answering questions, locating items or referring them to a doctor for medication information.
- Cleaning and preparing equipment and containers used to prepare and dispense medicines and pharmaceutical compounds.
- Pricing and filing prescriptions that have been filled and establishing and maintaining patient records, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.
- Ordering, labelling, and counting stock of medications, chemicals and supplies, and entering inventory data into record-keeping systems.
- Track all movements of drugs in and out of store, including checking deliveries against dispatch notices for quality and quantity.
- Issue stock to user departments in accordance with MSUG procedures.
- Organise and supervise the manual loading and off loading of vehicles, as needed.
- Maintain inventory register for the Non-Consumable items.
- Perform physical stock counts as per schedule; perform reconciliation with paper files and as required in the system solution to ensure compliance with stock level agreements; follow up with supervisor in regards to discrepancies, alarm thresholds, stock outs and expiry dates.
- Carryout stock rotation according to FEFO (First Expiry First Out) and FIFO (First In First Out).
- Responsible for the security and cleanliness of interior and exterior of store and pharmacy area.
- Prepare reports related to consumption, short-dated stock, physical stock status, expired stocks etc. and submit according to schedule.
- Ensure effective custodianship and accountability for all assigned MSUG assets by implementing controls to prevent loss, theft or misuse of assets.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Diploma in pharmacy from a recognized institution
- Minimum of 2 years work experience in a clinical setting
- Must have Registered with Allied Health Professionals’ Council
- Excellent communication skills
- Computer knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of dispensing drugs
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under minimal supervision
How to Apply:
Submit your cover letter, CV, and academic documents as a single PDF file.
Clearly indicate the job title in the subject line of your email.
Send your application to [email protected].
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; early submissions are encouraged.
Deadline: 15th December 2025
Note:
- MSUG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding humanity and expects all position holders to share this commitment.
- MSUG has a well-guided and transparent recruitment process that requires no payment or sexual favours from any candidate/job applicants/potential job seekers as a pre-employment requirement.
- Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Level of Education: associate degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36