Science and Research Program Specialist

Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI-2023-038

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for  Science and Research Program Specialist. The positions are open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately.

Duties: The Science and Research Program Specialist manages the submission and scientific clearance process of all CDC supported research projects, manuscripts and abstracts.  S/he actively supports and facilitates the protocol and/or manuscript development, review and clearance process for all research projects, public health evaluations, surveys, and special study protocols including the ethical review and institutional review board (IRB) process for all research activities funded by HHS/CDC and carried out by implementing partners in Rwanda.  The position holder advises CDC technical staff and implementing partners on scientific clearance requirements and process for any proposed activities funded by HHS/CDC that require ethical review and scientific clearance. The position holder facilitates training sessions and orientation of new employees and staff of partner organizations related to the research and manuscript clearance process.  Additionally, the Science and Research Program Specialist maintains and updates all files and documentation associated with the clearance process and CDC Rwanda’s research agenda. 

All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by September 11, 2023. 

Full announcement and application procedures are available on https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office on KigaliHRRecruitment@state.gov

Please note that e-mailed applications are not accepted. Only applications submitted through our Electronic Recruitment Application will be considered.