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Job Summary

Job Title:
Science Officer (Research Registration and Clearance)
Employer:
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
social science jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Monday, 30 June 2025

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About the Organisation

Science Officer (Research Registration and Clearance) job at Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

Established in 1990 under the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology Act (CAP 209), the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) serves as a semi-autonomous government agency operating under the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development. Its mission is to provide effective and innovative leadership in the development, promotion, and application of science and technology, integrating them into sustainable national development.

UNCST's vision is a prosperous, science and technology-led Ugandan society. The council's core values—commitment, integrity, and distinction—guide its strategic goals, which include improving the national science and technology policy environment, strengthening research and technology transfer systems, enhancing public understanding of science, and building institutional research capacity. UNCST has earned recognition for its role in advancing Uganda's research capabilities, notably through initiatives like the Millennium Science Initiative and the Presidential Initiative on Science and Technology, which have bolstered research funding and infrastructure.

The council maintains a collaborative work culture that emphasizes innovation and excellence, offering job opportunities that contribute to national development. Its corporate social responsibility efforts focus on promoting science education and public engagement.

Are you looking for social science jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Science Officer (Research Registration and Clearance) job at Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)

Full Time

Deadline: 

30 Jun 2025

Job Title

Science Officer (Research Registration and Clearance) job at Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)

Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)

Job Description

Job Title:  Science Officer (Research Registration and Clearance)

Organisation:  Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

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.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

Qualified interested candidates are encouraged to submit their signed application letters, curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and transcripts, naming three referees to the:

Head, Human Resources,

Uganda National Council for Science and Technology,

Plot 6, Kimera Road, Ntinda,

P.O. Box 6884, Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: 30th June 2025 by 5pm

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Uganda National Council for Science and Technology is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any recruitment fee.

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How to Apply

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

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

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

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

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

Science Officer (Research Registration and Clearance) job at Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)

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  • 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.

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