Principal-JCRC Health Sciences Training Institute

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Principal-JCRC Health Sciences Training Institute 2026-05-19T07:40:48+00:00

The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) https://jcrc.org.ug/

FULL_TIME

Lubowa Kampala 00256 Uganda

Healthcare Management, Education, Healthcare, Business Operations

UGX

MONTH

2026-05-29T17:00:00+00:00

8 Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview) The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint-venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defense and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere University College of Health Sciences). JCRC is located on plot 101 Lubowa Hill Off Entebbe Road P.O. Box 10005 Kampala. Joint Clinical Research Centre seeks to recruit a dynamic, motivated and innovative candidate for the following position; The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is a leading institution in Uganda dedicated to medical research, training, and the delivery of quality healthcare services. JCRC seeks to recruit a highly qualified and experienced professional to serve as Principal for the JCRC Health Sciences Training Program. The successful candidate will provide academic leadership and strategic direction for laboratory-based training programs, as well as other health sciences programs, ensuring excellence in both practical laboratory instruction and pedagogical practice. Responsibilities or duties

Provide leadership in the development and delivery of laboratory-based health sciences training programs Oversee laboratory and other training facilities, ensuring compliance with biosafety and quality standards Ensure integration of hands-on laboratory practice with modern pedagogical approaches Participate in curriculum design, review, and implementation in line with national and international standards Supervise and mentor teaching staff and trainees Promote research, innovation, and continuous professional development Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements Build and maintain partnerships with academic, government, and health sector among other stakeholders

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

A Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology (BBLT), or a related field. Formal pedagogical training (e.g. Advanced Diploma/Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education or Health Professions Education) is MUST. Poses a valid practicing license.

Experience needed

A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in laboratory practice and training. Proven experience in academic leadership or management of training programs.

Key Competencies:

Demonstrated teaching and pedagogical skills Strong expertise in laboratory sciences and diagnostics Leadership and team management ability Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Provide leadership in the development and delivery of laboratory-based health sciences training programsOversee laboratory and other training facilities, ensuring compliance with biosafety and quality standardsEnsure integration of hands-on laboratory practice with modern pedagogical approachesParticipate in curriculum design, review, and implementation in line with national and international standardsSupervise and mentor teaching staff and traineesPromote research, innovation, and continuous professional developmentEnsure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirementsBuild and maintain partnerships with academic, government, and health sector among other stakeholders Demonstrated teaching and pedagogical skillsStrong expertise in laboratory sciences and diagnosticsLeadership and team management abilityExcellent communication and interpersonal skills A Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology (BBLT), or a related field.Formal pedagogical training (e.g. Advanced Diploma/Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education or Health Professions Education) is MUST.Poses a valid practicing license.

bachelor degree

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Vacancy title:Principal-JCRC Health Sciences Training Institute [Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Management, Education, Healthcare, Business Operations] Jobs at:The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) Deadline of this Job:Friday, May 29 2026 Duty Station:Lubowa | Kampala SummaryDate Posted: Tuesday, May 19 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview) The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint-venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defense and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere University College of Health Sciences). JCRC is located on plot 101 Lubowa Hill Off Entebbe Road P.O. Box 10005 Kampala. Joint Clinical Research Centre seeks to recruit a dynamic, motivated and innovative candidate for the following position; The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is a leading institution in Uganda dedicated to medical research, training, and the delivery of quality healthcare services. JCRC seeks to recruit a highly qualified and experienced professional to serve as Principal for the JCRC Health Sciences Training Program. The successful candidate will provide academic leadership and strategic direction for laboratory-based training programs, as well as other health sciences programs, ensuring excellence in both practical laboratory instruction and pedagogical practice. Responsibilities or duties

Provide leadership in the development and delivery of laboratory-based health sciences training programs Oversee laboratory and other training facilities, ensuring compliance with biosafety and quality standards Ensure integration of hands-on laboratory practice with modern pedagogical approaches Participate in curriculum design, review, and implementation in line with national and international standards Supervise and mentor teaching staff and trainees Promote research, innovation, and continuous professional development Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements Build and maintain partnerships with academic, government, and health sector among other stakeholders

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

A Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology (BBLT), or a related field. Formal pedagogical training (e.g. Advanced Diploma/Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education or Health Professions Education) is MUST. Poses a valid practicing license.

Experience needed

A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in laboratory practice and training. Proven experience in academic leadership or management of training programs.

Key Competencies:

Demonstrated teaching and pedagogical skills Strong expertise in laboratory sciences and diagnostics Leadership and team management ability Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedureInterested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now.All applications should be addressed to The Head Human Resources  Applicants are STRICTLY advised to apply with a cover letter and CV combined in one PDF document not exceeding six pages, quoting clearly the Position in the subject line e.g. Principal Label the PDF document with your full name. Failure to follow the above application procedure will lead to automatic disqualification. Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.

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