Pharmacy Assistant

St. Mary's Hospital Lacor

St. Mary's Hospital Lacor is a private, non-profit hospital located in Gulu City, dedicated to providing quality and affordable healthcare services, especially to the most vulnerable members of society. The hospital has a long history of compassionate service in Northern Uganda and continues to grow its team of committed healthcare professionals.

We are inviting applications from qualified, competent and self-motivated individuals to join our team in the following position:

Pharmacy Assistant (2 Positions)

About the Role

The Pharmacy Assistants will support the pharmacy unit in the preparation, dispensing, storage and management of medicines and medical supplies in accordance with established standards and procedures. This role is essential to ensuring patients receive the correct medications safely and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense prescribed medicines to patients accurately and courteously, providing clear instructions on dosage and usage
• Receive, check and store incoming pharmaceutical supplies, verifying quantities against delivery notes
• Maintain proper stock levels of medicines, sundries and medical supplies in the pharmacy
• Carry out regular stock checks, identify expiry dates and ensure removal of expired or damaged products
• Prepare and mix pharmaceutical products such as syrups, lotions and ointments under the supervision of a pharmacist
• Label and package medicines correctly before storage or dispensing
• Maintain accurate records of dispensed medications, stock movements and inventory
• Assist with procurement by compiling orders and following up on supplies from vendors
• Ensure the pharmacy is clean, organised and compliant with storage standards for different categories of medicines
• Support patient education on proper medication use, storage and adherence
• Follow all legal and regulatory requirements for handling controlled and scheduled substances
• Participate in pharmacy audits and quality improvement activities

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree or Bachelor's qualification in pharmacy or a related pharmaceutical sciences field
• Must be registered with the National Drug Authority (NDA) and relevant professional council
• Valid practising licence
• At least 3 years of experience in a hospital or community pharmacy setting
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical products, drug interactions and storage requirements
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer literacy is an added advantage

How to Apply

Suitably qualified candidates should submit the following as a single PDF document not exceeding 8MB:

• Application letter
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of academic documents and certificates
• Copy of NDA registration and practising licence

📧 Email: vacancies@lacorhospital.org CC: it.office@lacorhospital.org

📬 Postal address: The Deputy Administrator - Human Resources St. Mary's Hospital Lacor P.O. Box 180 Gulu, Uganda

Important Information

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
• St. Mary's Hospital Lacor is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals
• No payments should be made during the application process

Deadline

All applications must be received by 24th August 2026.