Intellectual Property Officer at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICER, JOB GROUP KMR 6 - (1 POSITION- RESOURCE DEV. & KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT - NAIROBI)

• This is the entry and training grade for Degree holders in this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a Senior Officer.

Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• 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; and
• Supporting development, disclosure, protection, and exploitation of KEMRI intellectual property.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

• Bachelor’s degree in any science field and/or any other relevant Social science qualification from recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Planning and Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Ardent reader
• Networking and Interpersonal skills
• Team player