JCRC
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;
Position: Principal-JCRC Health Sciences Training Institute.
Duty Station: Lubowa.
Reports to: Executive Director.
Supervises: The JCRC Health Sciences Training Institute Technical Staff.
Position Summary: 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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• 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
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
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• 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.
• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in laboratory practice and training.
• Proven experience in academic leadership or management of training programs.
• Poses a valid practicing license.
Key Competencies:
• Demonstrated teaching and pedagogical skills
• Strong expertise in laboratory sciences and diagnostics
• Leadership and team management ability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Application Procedure:
• All applications should be addressed to The Head Human Resources via jobs@jcrc.org.ug.
• 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.
Deadline: Friday 29th May, 2026 at 5:00pm.
Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempts of influencing the recruitment
process will lead to automatic disqualification.
