ADVERT REF AC/9/183/23 – 1 POST
Job specifications (Applicants shall have)
Masters Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution with over ten (10) years of experience, three (3) of which are at Grade 13. In addition they must have the following: at least five (5) years of experience in undertaking ICT consultancies, at least (10) years of ICT technical experience and at least 3 years managerial experience
Possess the following: a good track record for research, innovation and development managerial skills preferably gained from a corporate environment, technical skills in Information Systems at bachelors level, good communication skills and ability to provide leadership in the fields of Information Systems and Research & Development
Must be a person of high integrity
Duties and Responsibilities:
To create a framework for identifying R&D projects and innovations that are amenable for further development and production to meet the needs of the University
To identify and assemble teams to work on various R&D projects
To source funding from within and outside the University to address the financial requirements of the various projects
To nurture and develop industry-ICT Centre linkages and collaborations on various projects and research areas
To identify and handle consultancy projects
To liaise with other departments of the University to create synergy and stronger teams to address multidisciplinary R&D projects where ICT can be of benefit.
To develop and enforce quality control mechanisms for product development and projects implementation in the ICT Centre, including software and networks
To develop patents from our ICT innovations and products as well as ensure Intellectual Property protection of ICT research and innovations
To assist the University in enforcing IP protection and copyrights by using ICT
To monitor progress and recommend corrective action in the execution of the activities of the work plans for all the officers in the section and to give exception reports/recommendations to the Director for action on each individual work plan
To assist enforce punctuality as well as smooth and efficient execution of duty at the workplace for section staff
To actualize the Service Charter requirements
To carry out any other duties assigned by the Director, ICT
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Use the emails(s) below to apply NOTESCLOSING DATE: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
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