National Commission for Science and Technology
INTRODUCTION
The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) is a fully subvented parastatal organization established under the Science and Technology Act, No. 16 of 2003. The main function of the Commission is to advise the Government and other stakeholders on all science and technology matters in order to achieve a science and technology led development. The Commission fulfils its legal mandate through promoting, supporting, coordinating and regulating the development and application of Science, Technology and Innovation so as to create wealth in order to improve the quality of life.
NCST invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the vacant posts tenable at the Commission’s Secretariat situated in Lingadzi House, City Centre, Lilongwe. The following are the required vacant posts:
Note: The vacancies can also be downloaded in PDF by clicking the following link: NCST Vacancies
VACANCY: RESEARCH,SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (HEALTH, SOCIAL –SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES)
JOB IDENTIFICATION FACTORS
Job Title : Research, Science and Technology Officer (Health, Social-Science and Humanities)
Grade : CST5
Reports to : Senior Research, Science and Technology Officer
Directorate : Research, Science and Technology Development
Division/Section : Scheduled Sciences Coordination and Support Division
Responsible for : None
PURPOSE, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Purpose of the job: To promote and coordinate science and technology programmes in Health, Social-Sciences and Humanities
Key Roles and Responsibilities.
- Initiating the development and review of research ethical policy, guidelines, procedures for promoting research, science, technology and innovation in Health, Social-Sciences and Humanities;
- Providing support and advice to research institutions to develop Research and Development (R&D), Science and Technology (S&T) programs, tailored to the requirements of the National STI Agenda;
- Facilitating in the determination of research priorities in Health, Social-Sciences and Humanities sector;
- Initiating the development and review of Research, Science and Technology Agenda in Health, Social-Sciences and Humanities;
- Devising possible options and mechanisms for promoting of the establishment of centres of excellence in research, science and technology;
- Initiating networks, partnerships, linkages and benchmarking with relevant bodies locally and internationally for generating best practices in research services;
- Participating in the promotion and establishment of research institutions to undertake research in Health, Social-Sciences and Humanities;
- Conducting needs assessment of S&T institutions and facilities in Health, Social-Sciences and Humanities sectors;
- Maintaining records of research activities and preparing periodic and ad-hoc reports and documentary records.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE FACTORS
Minimum academic and professional qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health, Social Sciences and Humanities.
- At least 4 years’ work experience in conducting or coordinating Research and Development programs.
Required competencies and attributes
The post requires a person who must:
- Have adequate skills and knowledge in Research management;
- Have analytical skills
- Have acumen in project management
- Be proficient in Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) and other relevant statistical package
- Have data management and statistical analysis
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Have proven track records in research, Science and Technology.
Method Of Application
Applications including a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies of relevant certificates, membership certificates from appropriate professional bodies, National ID and names and addresses of three traceable referees, one of which must be from the most recent employer should be sent to the following address not later than 6 September, 2024. Applicants must write clearly on the envelope the position they are applying for.
The Director General
National Commission for Science and Technology,
Private Bag B303
Capital City,
Lilongwe 3.
NCST is an equal gender-based opportunity employer and only short-listed applicants will be acknowledged and invited to the interviews.