Director, Research And Innovation at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

Qualifications

• Must hold an earned Ph.D. from a recognized University;
• Have at least ten (3) years of academic experience at a senior position in a University setting with a demonstrated capacity for leadership and academic excellence;
• Possess an outstanding and internationally recognized scholarship record as evidenced by peer-refereed journal publications and university level books or book chapters;
• Have ability and leadership skills to effectively co-ordinate teaching and research functions in the University;
• Demonstrated ability to attract research grants and other awards;
• Have demonstrated competence in academic leadership in an academic/research environment;
• Have excellent understanding of current trends in university education, research and training globally and the factors and conditions shaping development of university                  education and research in Kenya;
• Be an accomplished researcher with demonstrated experience to establish networks;
• Demonstrate ability in networking, fundraising, resource mobilization and fund management.

Duties and responsibilities

• To have the overall responsibility of direction, organization and administration of research and innovation;
• To develop, formulate and implement appropriate policies that promote research infrastructure;
• To coordinate workshops and seminars on outreach programmes and technology transfer;
• To plan, coordinate, administer and provide logistical support for research at all levels;
• To coordinate research activities and source for research funds;
• To promote and coordinate research, proposals development, scientific publications, innovation, extension and technology transfer to industry and business community;
• To develop strategic alliances with the two levels of Government, industry, and local and international research institutes;
• To protect and promote intellectual assets, commercialization, dissemination and publication of research output;
• To create and manage research database and archives;
• To fund raise and undertake other resource mobilization activities for research and related activities;
• To build research capacity among staff and students;
• To benchmark for research excellence and coordinate exchange of scholars;
• To negotiate and manage research contracts and consultancies;
• To ensure availability of suitable and adequate resources for proper delivery of research and outreach programmes of the University;
• To ensure effective accountability to the Vice-Chancellor for the proper management of the Research and Innovation Division;
• To ensure that the Senate is properly advised on the national and international research direction and development;
• To drive the University research agenda in line with the University and Country, regional and international vision.
• To promote research, innovation and extension culture in the University;
• To institutionalize collaborative research and outreach programmes in the University;
• To carry out such other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated by the Vice Chancellor.