Head of Research and Innovations

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The Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) carried out a Functional  Review process, which resulted into a new Organisational Structure and Staff  Establishment. Following approval of the Staff Establishment and  Organisational Structure by Government, KUHeS conducted a placement  exercise for existing employees. However, a substantial number of key positions  are yet to be filled. The University would like to fill some of these vacant positions  as part of the Functional Review implementation process.

The University is therefore inviting applications from suitably qualified  candidates to fill the following positions:

HEAD OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATIONS 

Position Details 

Grade : KU4

Department : Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research Responsible to : Director of Postgraduate Studies and Research

Responsible for : Research and Grants Manager

Innovation and Technology Transfer Specialist

Senior Research and Grants Management Officer.

Purpose of the Job 

To provide coordination, promotion and administrative services to support  research and innovation activities in the University

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

∙ Providing leadership to academics in identifying and

communicating opportunities for research funding

∙ Developing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing research  policies, plans, strategies and programmes

∙ Promoting interdisciplinary research and mentorship of junior  members of staff in research

∙ Developing internal grant and pre-review mechanisms to ensure the  strongest possible proposals are submitted for review

∙ Assessing research activities, processes and infrastructure and  implementing improvements

∙ Directing and coordinating institutional research information  exchanges with other institutions

∙ Organizing and facilitating research dissemination for a and  outreach activities

∙ Managing and updating research and innovations data ∙ Participating in marketing and mobilizing resources for research  agenda

∙ Vetting institutional research proposals and leading in budgeting for  research activities

∙ Overseeing and fostering compliance to grants financial agreements  and other terms and conditions

∙ Providing oversight in the development, preparation and facilitation  of a variety of short courses, workshops, meetings, and conferences  designed to enhance research skills

∙ Providing leadership and guidance in the provision of clinical trials  support services in the University, including clinical trial coordination  and monitoring

∙ Providing leadership and guidance in the provision of data  management and statistical support services in the University ∙ Serving on various boards and/or committees whose functions relate  directly to the University’s research enterprise

∙ Preparing periodic reports

Minimum Education, Qualification and Experience  

∙ PhD in relevant field

∙ 8 years professional experience in research management in a  university, research institute or hospital setting.

Desirable Qualities  

Leadership: ability to direct, supervise and mentor others.

Fiscal management: ability to prepare and execute budgets as well as  controlling expenditure.

Organizational skills: ability to set and implement systems and develop  operational procedures and policies.

Effective communication: ability to present information in a professional  manner in various settings and mediums, including the media.

Writing skills: ability to create, compose and edit written materials, including  minutes and reports.

Interpersonal skills: ability to work effectively in a diverse community with  people from different backgrounds.

Accountability: ability to instill a culture of honesty and integrity.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE 

Interested individuals meeting the requirements above should submit their  applications including: certified copies of certificates; detailed CV including  names, emails and phone contacts of three (3) traceable professional referees  to:

The Registrar

Kamuzu University of Health Sciences

Private Bag 360

Chichiri

Blantyre 3 

Or via email to: recruitment@kuhes.ac.mw

Applicants submitting via email must indicate the title of the post in the subject  line of the email. Applications should be submitted by close of business on  Friday, 30th September, 2024. Those who previously submitted applications  internally are not required to re-apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be  acknowledged.

Note: The successful candidates will be requested to undergo a safeguarding  check before appointment and periodically during employment.

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