Senior Science Officer -Research Registration & Management
2025-06-16T14:39:03+00:00
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)
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FULL_TIME
Plot 6 Kimera Road, Ntinda
kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Public Administration, and Government
Healthcare
2025-06-30T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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Purpose:
The Senior Science Officer, Research Registration and Management will conduct quality assurance of R&D projects and programs submitted to UNCST, to ensure they meet the requirements in the national guidelines, regulations, policies and applicable laws related to research.
Key duties
i. Review and conduct quality assurance checks of study protocols to identify areas of noncompliance before registration and final clearance;
ii. Monitor the scientific and ethical conduct of registered research studies within the National Research Registration Information Management System (NRIMS) and provide advice on the appropriate corrective action in relation to the established research compliance standards.
iii. Implement tracking mechanisms for progress of cleared studies within the National Research Registration Information Management System (NRIMS), and advice the Principal Investigators on study implementation requirements.
iv. Review and recommend studies for inclusion into the research monitoring plan to ensure compliance with the established national and international standards;
Key job requirements:
▪ A Masters in a science degree such as Public Health, Health Service Management, Bioethics, Social Science and Humanities or any related fields;
▪ Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Humanities and Social Sciences, Physical or Life Sciences, Environmental Science or any science related field;
▪ Training and proven experience in Research Ethics;
▪ Proven Experience in Research Regulatory Affairs;
▪ Experience with electronic research management systems, database management and data analytics tools.
▪ Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
▪ A minimum of 6 years of experience in the same or a similar field;
▪ Not more than 45 years of age.
i. Review and conduct quality assurance checks of study protocols to identify areas of noncompliance before registration and final clearance; ii. Monitor the scientific and ethical conduct of registered research studies within the National Research Registration Information Management System (NRIMS) and provide advice on the appropriate corrective action in relation to the established research compliance standards. iii. Implement tracking mechanisms for progress of cleared studies within the National Research Registration Information Management System (NRIMS), and advice the Principal Investigators on study implementation requirements. iv. Review and recommend studies for inclusion into the research monitoring plan to ensure compliance with the established national and international standards;
A Masters in a science degree such as Public Health, Health Service Management, Bioethics, Social Science and Humanities or any related fields; ▪ Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Humanities and Social Sciences, Physical or Life Sciences, Environmental Science or any science related field; ▪ Training and proven experience in Research Ethics; ▪ Proven Experience in Research Regulatory Affairs; ▪ Experience with electronic research management systems, database management and data analytics tools. ▪ Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills ▪ A minimum of 6 years of experience in the same or a similar field; ▪ Not more than 45 years of age.
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Vacancy title:
Senior Science Officer -Research Registration & Management
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Healthcare]
Jobs at:
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 30 2025
Duty Station:
Plot 6 Kimera Road, Ntinda | kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 16 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Purpose:
The Senior Science Officer, Research Registration and Management will conduct quality assurance of R&D projects and programs submitted to UNCST, to ensure they meet the requirements in the national guidelines, regulations, policies and applicable laws related to research.
Key duties
i. Review and conduct quality assurance checks of study protocols to identify areas of noncompliance before registration and final clearance;
ii. Monitor the scientific and ethical conduct of registered research studies within the National Research Registration Information Management System (NRIMS) and provide advice on the appropriate corrective action in relation to the established research compliance standards.
iii. Implement tracking mechanisms for progress of cleared studies within the National Research Registration Information Management System (NRIMS), and advice the Principal Investigators on study implementation requirements.
iv. Review and recommend studies for inclusion into the research monitoring plan to ensure compliance with the established national and international standards;
Key job requirements:
▪ A Masters in a science degree such as Public Health, Health Service Management, Bioethics, Social Science and Humanities or any related fields;
▪ Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Humanities and Social Sciences, Physical or Life Sciences, Environmental Science or any science related field;
▪ Training and proven experience in Research Ethics;
▪ Proven Experience in Research Regulatory Affairs;
▪ Experience with electronic research management systems, database management and data analytics tools.
▪ Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
▪ A minimum of 6 years of experience in the same or a similar field;
▪ Not more than 45 years of age.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 72
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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