Vacancy title:
Assistant Lecturer - Department of Pharmacy

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Healthcare, Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Makerere University

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, September 14 2026

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 31 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Makerere University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for various academic, administrative, and support staff positions.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Teach, examine and grade students;

2. Supervise research for students;

3. Mentor junior staff;

4. Conduct research and community outreach activities;

5. Write proposals for attracting funding to the department;

6. Perform any other official duties as assigned by the Head of Department

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in any of the following: Master of Pharmacy in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or Master of Pharmacy in Industrial Pharmacy or Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutics or Master of Science in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or Master of Science in Industrial Pharmacy or Master of Science in Pharmaceutics or Master of Science in Cosmetics Science or Master of Cosmetics Science or Equivalents;

At least an upper second Bachelors degree of Pharmacy from a programme and University recognized / endorsed by National Council for Higher Education (NCHE);

A pharmacist, registered by the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda (PSU), and Ministry of Health.

Tenure of Appointment

4-year contract

Age Limit

APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED FORTY (40) YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

Additional Notes

1. APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT LECTURER SHOULD NOT EXCEED 40 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

2. APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT LECTURER SHOULD HAVE A CGPA OF 4.0 AND ABOVE EXCEPT FOR APPLICANTS IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF PSYCHIATRY WHO SHOULD HAVE A CGPA OF 3.60 AND ABOVE.

3. APPLICANTS FOR ALL OTHER POSITIONS SHOULD NOT EXCEED 55 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

4. MAKERERE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

Detailed job profiles and the application link can be found at: https://ehrms.mak.ac.ug/recruitment/jobs

All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System through the above link (ehrms). Applicants will be required to provide the necessary information on the ehms and attach the following documents:

• An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts from recognized academic institutions.
• Applicants for academic positions are required to attach their phd and or masters theses
• A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees

The application should be addressed to: The Chief Human Resource Officer

Makerere University

P.O. Box 7062 Kampala

Closing Date: 14th September 2026, 17:00 HRS E.A.T

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