Science Officer – Research Registration and Management
2025-06-11T09:56:02+00:00
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)
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FULL_TIME
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Public Administration, and Government
Computer & IT
2025-06-30T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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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.
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
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.
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
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Vacancy title:
Science Officer – Research Registration and Management
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
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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