Cashier

Mengo Hospital is offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and detail-oriented Cashier to join their team. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service, handling financial transactions accurately, and working in a fast-paced healthcare environment, this role could be your next career step

• Receive payments from patients and clients through cash, mobile money, Visa, FlexiPay, or other approved channels.

• Issue official receipts for all payments in the hospital financial system.

• Verify that amount received corresponds with billing statement.

• Maintain accurate daily transaction records and reconcile collections against funds.

• Ensure that all cash and electronic collections are intact, secure, and properly accounted for.

• Post deposits in case books upon admission of patients, ensuring that records are updated.

• Handover daily collections, with reconciliation reports, to the Chief Cashier in accordance with hospital policy.

• Support patient inquiries regarding bills or receipts courteously and professionally.

• Safeguard cash at all times and ensure it is not left unattended.

• Report any discrepancies, shortages, or suspected fraud immediately to the supervisor or Finance Director.

• Support audits and financial reviews by ensuring proper documentation and accountability.

• Perform other duties as may become necessary for the smooth running of the Department and the Hospital as a whole.

• At least 2 years’ experience in cashiering, preferably in a hospital or healthcare environment.

• Familiarity with accounting systems, hospital billing software, or mobile money platforms is an added advantage.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, BCOM, BBA, or any other Finance-related discipline.

• High integrity and accountability in handling funds.

• Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills.

• Excellent self-management skills.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Computer literacy (MS Excel, accounting or billing systems).

• Commitment to confidentiality and hospital financial policies.