Research Officer

• PositionResearch Officer
• CompanyHealth Service Commission
• LocationKampala
• Job typeFull Time
• ExperienceSee requirements
• ClosingApplications close on 16 November 2026. Official wording: “not later than 16 th November 2026”.

Uganda’s Health Service Commission publishes and administers recruitment for public health-service positions. It provides an official e-recruitment route for applicants to health-sector government vacancies. Official organisation website.

The Ministry of Health headquarters is recruiting a Research Officer to support health research policy, proposals and evidence generation. The post also supports research reporting and district supervision.

• Develop research policies and guidelines.
• Participate in preparing research proposals.
• Support research data collection and analysis.
• Contribute to preparation of research reports.
• Collaborate with international research organizations.
• Provide support supervision to districts.

• MBChB or BVM; alternatively, an Honours Bachelor of Science in Zoology, Environmental Health or Social Sciences.
• Qualification must be from a recognized institution.
• Meet the Health Service Commission’s general documentary and online-application requirements.

Salary and benefits are not stated in the official advert.

Read External Advert No. 2 of October 2026 and identify the preferred post and reference. Register or sign in to the HSC e-Recruitment System and complete or update the applicant profile. Search for the post, select Apply Now, upload the relevant supporting documents, save, and submit the application online. Apply for no more than two posts; keep Public Service Form 3 and originals available for interview if shortlisted.

Applications close on 16 November 2026. Official wording: “not later than 16 th November 2026”.

Read the original employer advert.

Apply through the official recruitment route

• Checked on 8 November 2026 against Health Service Commission's official advert.
• Closing date confirmed as 16 November 2026. NextRoleHub closes the listing at 23:59 Kampala time that day.
• The application link goes to the employer's own page or email. Applying is free; report anyone who asks for money.
• Before you apply, read our guide: Government salary scales in Uganda. Work out your pay with the take-home pay calculator.