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Uganda/Kampala/Research, academy
Uganda National Council for Science & Technology

Governmental

Science Officer – Research Registration & Management

Kampala • Uganda
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Qualifications

  • An Honours Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a related science field from a recognized university/institution.

Added advantage:

  • A postgraduate qualification (Postgraduate Diploma or Master's degree) in Research Methods, Bioethics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Regulatory Affairs, Science and Technology Policy, or a related field.

  • Training or certification in research ethics (e.g., Good Clinical Practice, Human Subjects Protection, CITI or equivalent), research administration, or regulatory compliance.

Experience

  1. A minimum of three (3) years' relevant working experience in research administration, research ethics review, regulatory affairs, research coordination, or a related field, gained from a reputable research institution, regulatory body, academic institution, or public sector organization.
  2. Demonstrated experience in protocol review, ethics committee administration, or research compliance monitoring will be an added advantage.
  3. Familiarity with Uganda's research regulatory framework, including the National Guidelines for Research Involving Humans as Research Participants, the roles of accredited Research Ethics Committees, and related laws (e.g., Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019).


Responsibilities

  • Receive, screen, and register research protocols and applications submitted to UNCST for clearance, ensuring completeness and compliance with submission requirements.
  • Review study protocols against the National Guidelines for Research Involving Humans as Research Participants, and other applicable research regulations, guidelines, and laws.
  • Verify that research proposals have received prior ethical approval from accredited Research Ethics Committees (RECs) before processing for national clearance.
  • Process and facilitate the issuance of research permits and clearance letters to qualifying local and foreign researchers within stipulated timelines.
  • Maintain and update the national register/database of cleared research protocols, registered researchers, and accredited Research Ethics Committees.
  • Support the accreditation, monitoring, and supervision of Research Ethics Committees to ensure adherence to national research ethics standards.


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