Assistant Research Manager

About the role

RineCynth Advisory Limited is seeking a dynamic, strategic and results-oriented Assistant Research & Development Manager to provide leadership and strategic direction to its Research Department. The role drives the growth of the research and consultancy portfolio, maintains client and institutional partnerships, ensures high-quality delivery of research and consultancy assignments, and oversees departmental performance, staff development, quality assurance, project governance, business development and compliance. It is an on-site, full-time position in Kampala.

Key responsibilities

• Translate client project requirements into workplans, activity schedules, Terms of Reference and deliverable trackers.
• Assign tasks to Research Officers and Associates, give technical direction and set deadlines.
• Review research proposals, study protocols, data collection tools, analytical frameworks and final reports for scientific, ethical and client standards.
• Oversee and take part in data collection, data analysis and manuscript preparation.
• Act as client liaison, manage feedback, coordinate revisions and attend project inception and review meetings.
• Track milestones, flag risks early and report progress weekly, monthly and per project.
• Enforce research SOPs, ethics guidelines and reporting templates, and update internal research tools.
• Identify skill gaps, run training (methodology, data analysis, scientific writing, grant writing) and mentor the team.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, Global Health Sciences or another relevant field.
• Postgraduate qualification in Business Administration, Management, Leadership, Business Development, Project Management, Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation or a related discipline is an added advantage.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in research or related consultancy, including managing several assignments and leading and mentoring teams.
• At least one peer-reviewed publication; membership in a relevant professional body is desirable.

Required skills

• Strategic leadership, decision-making and business development, negotiation and partnership building.
• Excellent communication, presentation, client relationship and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of research methodologies, quality assurance, project governance and risk management.