Senior Medical Research Officer
Uganda Heart Institute (UHI)
Deadline: 11 November 2026 at 5:00 PM EAT
Vacancy details
| Hiring organisation | Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) |
| Duty station | Mulago, KampalaCentral Region |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Salary scale | UHI 3 MED-1; cash salary not disclosed |
| Reports to | Principal Medical Research and Training |
| Deadline |
Jobspace Uganda vacancy summary
The Senior Medical Research Officer will help UHI commission, manage and communicate clinical research while strengthening grant, award and knowledge-management processes. This position suits an experienced medical researcher who can coordinate programmes, budgets, selection processes, risk controls and research events.
Who should apply?
- Hold an MBChB and a master's degree in a health-science discipline.
- Have at least six years of clinical-research management experience.
- Can manage research timelines, budgets, risks, documentation and stakeholder inputs.
- Can organise assessment panels, advisory meetings and learning events.
- Have a relevant fellowship, which the advert identifies as an added advantage.
Key responsibilities
- Support the design, commissioning, delivery and management of research programmes.
- Develop timelines, monitor progress and budgets, and coordinate team inputs.
- Manage selection and assessment processes for award holders and research providers.
- Organise advisory meetings, seminars and learning events and maintain supporting records.
- Improve knowledge systems, disseminate research and coordinate internal and external communications.
Qualifications and experience
- MBChB or equivalent.
- Master's degree in a health-science discipline.
- At least six years of experience in clinical-research management.
- A fellowship in a relevant discipline is an added advantage.
- Strong programme coordination, grant-management, documentation and communication ability.
Application procedure
Prepare a cover letter, CV, copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts, O-Level and A-Level certificates where applicable, a copy of the National Identity Card, professional registration and valid practising licence where applicable, and evidence of experience where required.
Email a complete application to erecruitment@uhi.go.ug, or hand-deliver it to Uganda Heart Institute Headquarters, Mulago, Kampala. Address the application to The Executive Director, Uganda Heart Institute, P.O. Box 37392, Kampala. Incomplete applications or applications sent to another email address will not be accepted.
Deadline: 11 November 2026 at 5:00 PM EAT.
Uganda Heart Institute careers page
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