Registrar, Partnerships, Research and Innovations - One (1) Position at Maseno University

Requirements for Appointment:

• PhD degree in Administration, Business Studies, Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized University with Ten (10) years relevant cumulative work experience, Five (5) of which must have been served at the level of Senior Management in a University setup or comparable institution OR;
• Master’s degree in Administration, Business Studies, Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized University with Twelve (12) years relevant cumulative work experience, five (5) of which must have been served at the level of Senior Management in University setup or in a comparable institution;
• Must be a registered member of a recognized professional body where relevant;
• Knowledge of management information and communication technologies; and
• Experience in research management and/networking will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recommend regular review of policies and regulations that govern partnerships, research and innovation matters to ensure continuous improvement of research and innovation within the University.
• Participate in the annual preparation of the divisional budget for incorporation into the final university budget to guide in allocation of funds for the division.
• Prepare quarterly divisional reports on the performance of various departments under the division and the performance contracting to aid in senior management decision making for the betterment of the divisional operations.
• Participate in the annual preparation of work plans for all divisional staff members to ensure proper placement of staff and organization of various tasks towards achievement of divisional goals and objectives.
• Participate in approval of the annual staff leave roster to ensure the division is adequately staffed at all times for effective service delivery in the University.
• Coordinate research, extension and outreach programmes hence ensure skills and technology transfer to the industry and society.
• Promote management and collaboration in extension linkages, programmes and activities to joint research activities within and without the University.
• Coordinate publication of research findings in the journals to enhance dissemination of knowledge and research findings.
• Ensure staff performance evaluation within the division is carried out on an annual basis to ensure proper monitoring of staff productivity and offer meaningful feedback for enhanced productivity
• Coordinate regular extension and outreach programmes to ensure the effectiveness of the same in benefiting target groups within the society.
• Establish linkage and networks with the community to empower the community and enhance positive image of the University in the community.
• Assist in development of research proposals by reviewing of research publications, and academic journals to facilitate research activities and attract funds to the university.
• Design outreach programmes which target the achievement of University Mission and Vision to facilitate transfer of technology and practices to the community.
• Review the outreach programmes to identify areas of improvement and enhance achievement of their intended outcome.
• Liaising with external agencies for purpose of mobilizing financial support from development partners of the university.
• Organize for local exhibition fora by inviting proposals from the potential participants to showcase the innovations and knowledge.
• Create fora for purposes of linking the external stakeholders and the University