Intellectual Property Officer at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifying technology with commercial applications and recommend whether intellectual property protection should be sought;
• Implementing inter-institutional agreements;
• Monitor material transfer and confidentiality agreements to ensure compliance with statutory intellectual property reporting regulations;
• Providing information to KEMRI and external attorneys to assist in determining intellectual property patentability and to oversee adherence to application timelines;
• Evaluating software and copyright disclosures, identify and review existing and new contracts and file appropriate copyright registration;
• Preparing non-confidential disclosures and descriptions of intellectual property and related information for potential licensees;
• Supporting development, disclosure, protection, and exploitation of KEMRI intellectual property

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in any science field and/or any other relevant Social Science qualification from recognized institution;    
• Proficiency in computer applications;    
• Planning and Organizational Skills    
• Communication Skills    
• Ardent reader    
• Networking and Interpersonal skills    
• Team player