Vacancy title:
Research Ethics Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Mulungushi University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 6 2025

Duty Station:
Kabwe | Kabwe | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 19 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job purpose: The Research Ethics Officer (REO) is tasked with upholding the highest ethical standards in research across diverse academic and applied disciplines. This role ensures compliance with institutional, national, and international regulations while addressing field- specific ethical challenges. The REO safeguards human and animal welfare, environmental sustainability, data integrity, and societal trust, fostering a culture of responsibility in research spanning engineering, healthcare, social sciences, business, agriculture, and natural/applied sciences.

Job requirements:

i. A Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five Credits that must include Mathematics and English Language

ii.  An earned Bachelor’s degree in Law, Philosophies & Ethics, Ethics & Human Research Protection, Policy Analysis, Research Administration, Business Administration /or Entrepreneurship from a reputable and accredited University

iii.  An earned Master’s degree in Law, Ethics & Human Research Protection or Policy Analysis from a reputable and accredited University

iv.  Possession of a PhD or specialized training in research ethics is an added advantage

v.  In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as CIOMS, ESRC

vi.  Capable of navigating complex ethical dilemmas across fields

vii.  Equipped to manage emerging concerns like AI bias or environmental justice

viii. Functional computer literacy skills

ix.  At least two years working experience in research governance, compliance, or research ethics administration and with experience working with multidisciplinary review boards or ethical oversight bodies

Work Hours: 8

Experience: No Requirements

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

• Candidates meeting the stated requirements are required to submit their applications in hard copy, attaching the following:
• 1.  Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications
• 2.  An updated Curriculum Vitae that must provide full personal particulars including full name, date of birth, qualifications, employment history and experience, date of availability, mobile contact number, e-mail address, name and address of three traceable referees, two of whom should be professionally acquainted with the candidate and one character referee
• NOTE: VALIDATION OF ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS BY THE ZAMBIA QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (ZAQA) IS MANDATORY.
• Applications must be addressed to:
• The Registrar
• Mulungushi University
• P O Box 80415
• KABWE
• Closing date for receipt of applications is 6th June 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
• To apply for this job please visit www.mu.ac.zm.

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