Vacancy title:
Science Officer – Research Registration and Management

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Computer & IT]

Jobs at:
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 30 2025

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 11 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Science Officer (Research Registration and Clearance) provides assistance in the clearance of study protocols submitted to UNCST, and issuance of a research permits in accordance with the National Research Guidelines and applicable laws related to research regulations.

Key duties and responsibilities:

a. Real time completeness check of study protocols and assign them to the respective personnel for further actions;

b. Track all study protocols submitted and regularly update Principal Investigators on their progress;

c. Assist in tracking study expiry and send out reminders to Principal Investigators for their action;

d. Compile documentation of registered studies to be submitted to the Research Secretariat for Clearance;

e. Dispatch Research permits from the Office of the President to the respective Principal Investigators;

Key Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Humanities and social sciences, Statistics, physical or life sciences, Public Health, Environmental Science or any related field;

• Training in Research ethics is an added advantage;

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the same or a similar field;

• Ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders; • Computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and database management skills;

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; • Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

• Not more than 35 years of age.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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