The Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) is a government agency established in 1990 by an Act of parliament (CAP 209). The UNCST under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MoSIT) is mandated to develop and implement strategies for integrating Science and Technology (S&T) into the national development process. UNCST is inviting applications from suitably qualified Ugandans for the positions below:
Job Title: Science Officer (Research Registration & Management)
Contract Period: Three (3) years renewable;
Job purpose: 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:
• 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;
• Perform other UNCST tasks as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities and social sciences or physical or life sciences or Public Health or Environmental Science;
• Training and proven experience in Research ethics is an added advantage;
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar field;
• Ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders;
• Excellent 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;
• Age: not more than 35 years.