Dispenser – 30 Posts

• PositionDispenser
• EmployerHealth Service Commission (Government of Uganda)
• ReferenceHRM/72/173/01 MoH/RRH and institution references
• Salary ScaleU5
• Reports ToSenior Dispenser
• Vacancies30
• Duty Stations17 RRH (Soroti 3, Kabale 3, Entebbe 2, Arua 2, Moroto 2, Naguru 2, Mubende 2, Fort Portal 1), MSWNH 4, Mulago 3, Kawempe 3, Kiruddu 2, Butabika 1
• Job TypeFull Time
• CategoryHealth Jobs in Uganda
• DeadlineMonday, 16 November 2026

The Health Service Commission (HSC) is responsible for Human Resources for Health in the Government of Uganda. It advises the President on matters regarding health workers, recruits health workers for Regional Referral Hospitals and top government health institutions, and oversees the recruitment of health workers by District and City Service Commissions.

The Commission also handles appointment, confirmation and promotion of health workers, reviews their terms and conditions of service, training and qualifications, fosters professional and work ethics, exercises disciplinary control and presents appraisals to Parliament on issues affecting health workers.

HSC is based at Plot 1 Pilkington Road, 3rd Floor, Workers House, Kampala. All its services are provided free of charge, and it states that equal opportunity is given to all qualified applicants.

The Dispenser is a U5 post reporting to the Senior Dispenser. The dispenser compounds drugs and gives out medicines to patients, prepares sterile and pathogen-free infusions, and advises patients and attendants on the proper use and storage of medicines.

The role carries out regular servicing of equipment so that it stays functional, identifies and classifies drugs, keeps stock records and follows the professional code of conduct and ethics. Dispensers also take part in training students and other health workers and compile and submit reports on drug use. Regional Referral Hospital posts are at Entebbe, Arua, Moroto, Fort Portal, Soroti, China Uganda Friendship Hospital Naguru, Mubende and Kabale, with more posts at the Kampala national and specialised hospitals, giving applicants a good choice of station.

• Compound drugs and give out medicines to patients.
• Prepare sterile and pathogen-free infusions.
• Advise patients and attendants on proper use and storage of medicines.
• Carry out regular equipment servicing and keep equipment functional.
• Identify and classify drugs and keep stock.
• Adhere to the professional code of conduct and ethics.
• Participate in training students and other health workers.
• Compile and submit reports on the use of drugs.

Required Education

• Diploma in Pharmacy or its equivalent from a recognised institution.

Work Experience

• Minimum years of experience for the Regional Referral Hospital posts: Not stated in the advert. Check each institution’s entry in the PDF.

Other Requirements

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Registration certificate and valid practising licence, as required for health workers.

Technical Skills

• Dispensing: compounding and issuing medicines accurately.
• Sterile work: preparing pathogen-free infusions.
• Stock: drug classification, stock keeping and usage reports.

People Skills

• Patient advice: clear guidance on use and storage of medicines.
• Training: supporting students and health workers.

Government of Uganda salary scale U5. Exact pay: Not stated in the advert.

• 30 pharmacy posts across 14 hospitals.
• Open to pharmacy diploma holders.
• Several posts in Kampala hospitals.
• Permanent government health job on the public salary scale.
• Free, transparent online application with no fees.
• Hands-on stock and dispensing experience in busy hospitals.

Apply online on the HSC e-Recruitment System at hscers.ug. Register (or log in), update your profile, search for the job, click APPLY NOW, upload your documents, save and then click SUBMIT.

Prepare: a scanned passport photo (JPEG), academic and professional certificates, registration certificate and valid practising licence where required, appointment or promotion letters where applicable, and your National ID. Each attachment must not exceed 1 MB. Fill Public Service Form 3 (PSF 3) for the oral interview.

You may apply for a maximum of 2 posts. Health workers on long-term training (one year and above) must not apply. Help: 0414-254378 or 0414-348501, [email protected], or the HR unit of any Regional Referral Hospital hub. Full advert: HSC External Advert No. 2 of October 2026 (PDF).

Deadline: not later than Monday, 16 November 2026. HSC services are free of charge; do not pay anyone.

• Upload your pharmacy diploma and transcript.
• Scan each document under 1 MB before you start.
• Include your valid practising licence and council registration.
• Pick at most 2 posts and choose stations you can work in.
• Click SUBMIT at the end, saving is not enough.
• Apply before Monday, 16 November 2026.