Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 01 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
2.1 Job Purpose: The Deputy Vice Chancellor-Research and Innovation provides leadership and strategic direction and oversees the development and implementation of the University’s strategic goals in the areas of research, innovation, consultancy, grants and partnerships in line with the Higher Education Act No. 4 of 2013, (hereafter called the Act), and the Higher Education (Amendment) Act No.23 of 2021.

2.2 Key Responsibilities
a) Leadership and Governance
i. Provides leadership for research, innovation and consultancy
ii. Ensures that all University activities and operations on research, innovation and consultancy are carried out in compliance with the University governance requirements, and any regulations, rules, laws, codes and standards.
iii. Facilitates determination and implementation of the University Research and Consultancy activities.
iv. Leads the linkage of the University Research and Innovation Agenda to the National, Regional and Global research and innovation frameworks.
v. Inculcates active research and innovative culture in the University
vi. Ensures regular reporting of research, innovation, and consultancy activities to the Vice Chancellor.
vii. Contributes to public service and intellectual life.

b) Strategy and Management
i. Develops and implements the University Research, Innovation and consultancy strategy.
ii. Fosters linkages with stakeholders such as government, industry and communities.
iii. Ensures an effective performance management system for research, innovation and consultancy.
iv. Builds strong management and leadership teams for research, innovation and consultancy.

c) Research, Innovation and Consultancy
i. Provides an effective environment that promotes productivity in
research, innovation and consultancy.
ii. Contributes to the University’s aspiration to be a leading research, innovation and consultancy institution.
iii. Identifies and negotiates research, innovation, and consultancy collaborative agreements on behalf of the University.
iv. Leads the sourcing of consultancy opportunities.
v. Administers and manages research grants and contracts.
vi. Ensures quality research output and publication in high-impact journals.
vii. Ensures patenting of Intellectual Property and commercialization of University research outputs.
viii. Develops Innovation Hubs and Industrial Parks in the University
ix. Ensures high research standards by adhering to ethics and reporting standards of all funders.
x. Facilitates the establishment of research infrastructure
xi. Collaborates with national, regional and international Research Institutions.

d) Financial Resources Mobilisation and Management
i. Leads mobilisation of financial resources, including grants for research, innovation, and consultancy activities.
ii. Leads generation of financial resources through research, innovation and consultancies in order to contribute to the financial sustainability of the University.
iii. Ensures prudent management of financial resources in accordance with University’s financial regulations.

e) Human Capital Development and Management
i. Ensures that the University has appropriate capacity and competences in research, innovation and consultancy
ii. Establishes an environment that promotes a culture of high performance, staff discipline, and motivation.

2.3 Qualifications and Competences
i. Must possess a Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent.
ii. Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any relevant field from a reputable University.
iii. Must possess a Master’s degree in any relevant field from a reputable University.
iv. Must possess an earned PhD from a reputable university.
v. Must be at least at the level of Associate Professor.
vi. Must possess a minimum of eight (8) years of post-qualifying relevant academic experience.
vii. Must possess a minimum of three (3) years experience at senior management level at a minimum of Dean of School/Faculty or Director in a University or similar institution.
viii. Accomplished record of scholarly work and research with a minimum h-index of 8.
ix.Must demonstrate ability to source funds and show proof of revenue generation.
x. Must be an active member of a professional body.

2.4 PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
i. Strategic leadership and management skills
ii. Interpersonal relationship skills
iii. Visionary and creative thinker
iv. Self-motivated
v. Open mindedness
vi. Conceptual skills
vii. Ability to work under pressure
viii. Confident
ix. Team-builder
x. Assertiveness
xi. Change management skills

2.5 TENURE
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor-Research and Innovation is appointed for an initial term of four (4) years, renewable for a similar period depending on performance.

2.6 REMUNERATION
The University Council offers a competitive remuneration package to the individual appointed to this position.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Candidates meeting the stated requirements must forward their application letters with the following:
i. A Curriculum Vitae (CV) and certified copies of academic and professional certificates focused on key responsibility areas, academic and professional qualifications, and personal attributes as outlined in the advertisement.
ii. Three names and addresses of referees, two of whom must be professionally acquainted with the applicant.
• Electronic applications must be emailed to searchcommittee@mu.ac.zm 
• Hard copy application letters must be sent to the undersigned not later than Monday, 13th May 2024.
• Chairperson – Ad-hoc Search Committee
• C/O Registrar
• Mulungushi University
• Great North Road Campus
• P. O. Box 80415
• KABWE

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