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Compliance & Risk Officer

Location: Kampala, Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Finance, Risk Management, Compliance
Deadline: 15th August 2025

The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is currently seeking to recruit a Compliance & Risk Officer to play a key role in strengthening the organisation’s enterprise risk management framework. The successful candidate will work closely with various departments to identify, analyse, monitor, and report organisational risks, ensuring operational integrity, regulatory compliance, and alignment with the institution’s strategic objectives.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals looking for risk management jobs in Uganda, compliance officer roles, or finance-related career opportunities with a reputable research and healthcare organisation.

About JCRC

The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is a leading medical research and healthcare institution in Uganda, dedicated to advancing the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of HIV/AIDS and other health conditions. The Centre implements numerous research projects, clinical services, and laboratory innovations, collaborating with international and local partners to improve healthcare outcomes.

JCRC’s operations demand strict adherence to compliance, financial accountability, and operational risk management to maintain its reputation as a trusted institution in Uganda and beyond.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

As the Compliance & Risk Officer, you will contribute to the effective implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and foster a strong organisational risk culture. Your responsibilities will include:

• Risk Register Maintenance: Assist in updating and managing the institutional risk register to reflect all identified operational, financial, compliance, clinical, research, and project-related risks.

• Risk Identification: Support departments in identifying and assessing potential risks, including operational, financial, clinical, laboratory, project, and compliance risks.

• Risk Monitoring: Track and monitor risk mitigation plans, ensuring timely escalation of emerging risks to management.

• Key Risk Indicators (KRIs): Monitor KRIs to ensure timely detection of potential threats to the organisation.

• Project & Grant Risk Assessments: Participate in evaluating risks associated with new and ongoing projects or grants.

• Risk Awareness & Training: Promote a strong risk culture by supporting awareness programs and staff training initiatives.

• Incident Reporting: Maintain an up-to-date risk incident log and support investigations and root cause analysis of reported incidents.

• Audit & Compliance Support: Work closely with internal audit teams to address areas where risk overlaps with compliance findings.

• Internal Control Evaluation: Assess the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of existing internal controls, recommending improvements where necessary.

• Other Duties: Perform any other risk management and compliance-related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Management, or Law.

  • Completion of at least Level 3 CPA/ACCA or currently enrolled at the Law Development Centre (LDC).

• Experience:

  • 2-3 years’ proven experience in risk management, internal audit, or compliance roles.

  • Strong knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks.

  • Experience working in a research, healthcare, or NGO environment is an added advantage.

• Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

  • High attention to detail and organisational skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with risk management software will be an added advantage.

Why Join JCRC?

• Work with a renowned healthcare and research institution making a direct impact on public health in Uganda.

• Gain exposure to complex risk management frameworks and compliance processes in a high-impact environment.

• Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals in a culture that values integrity, accountability, and innovation.

• Competitive working environment with opportunities for career growth and professional development.

How to Apply

If you believe you have the skills, qualifications, and passion for this role, submit your application to:

The Manager, Human Resource & Development
Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)

• Email: [email protected]