Pharmacist Job at Uganda Heart Institute (UHI)

Pharmacist Job


Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: Attractive

Job Deadline: 02 November 2023

Number of Jobs: 01

Hiring Entity: Uganda Heart Institute (UHI)


Uganda Heart Institute

Location:  In Uganda

Job Details:

Duties and responsibilities
• To participate in planning and budgeting for the pharmacy
• division and account for the medicines and infusions. Participate in quality preparation of compounded medicine and infusions and ensure proper storage.
• Support continuous quality improvement of pharmaceutical services and actively participate in patient's wards.
• Support the development of management and accountability mechanisms for pharmaceuticals in Uganda Heart Institute. v. Participate in developing and reviewing a UHI formulary.
• Requisition and ensure that supplies are available.
• Advise and update clinicians on prescriptions.
• Liaise with ward management in proper recording and storage of drugs.
• Participate in drugs and clinical related research.
• Ensure equipment is functional and well maintained.
• Liaise with the National Drug Authority in ensuring that all medicines conform to prescribed standards.
• Advise patients and communicate on the proper use and storage of drugs.
• Imparts knowledge and skills to health students and staff.


Persons Specifications:
• A bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or its equivalent from a recognized university
• Must be registered with the Pharmacy Board.
• Specialized training in clinical pharmacy will be added advantage
• Must have an annual practicing license.

Application procedure

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under listed posts. Eligible persons should address their applications including a cover letter, copies of their academic/ professional certificates and transcripts, certificates of registration and practicing licenses where application, curriculum vitae (CV) and evidence of work experience where required, to the Executive Director, Uganda Heart Institute, P.O. Box 37392, Kampala. Applications can also be hand delivered to Uganda Heart Institute Headquarters, Mulago -Kampala. Online applications should be sent on the UHI official e-mail info@uhi.go.ug.  All applications must be received not later than 2nd November 2023.4 Medical Officer Special Grade (Cardiac Critical Care)

Posting Date: 2023-10-01

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