MANAGER, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Key Responsibilities

1. Research Administration & Governance

• Develop, review, and implement research policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, regulatory, ethical, and funding agency requirements.
• Manage research records, databases, and documentation.
• Coordinate research ethics and governance processes.

2. Research Grant Management

• Identify and disseminate internal and external funding opportunities.
• Facilitate the preparation, submission, and administration of research grants.
• Monitor grant utilisation, project progress, and reporting requirements.
• Provide advisory support to researchers on grant-related matters.

3. Research Performance Management

• Monitor and analyse research performance indicators, including grants, publications, citations, and innovation outputs.
• Prepare institutional research reports, statistics, and dashboards for management and external stakeholders.
• Support strategic planning initiatives to enhance research productivity and impact.

4. Research Capacity Building

• Organise research training, workshops, seminars, and professional development programmes.
• Support academic staff and researchers in strengthening research competencies.
• Promote a culture of research excellence and continuous improvement.

5. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Establish and maintain relationships with funding agencies, healthcare institutions, industry partners, and academic collaborators.
• Facilitate research partnerships, memoranda of understanding (MoUs), and collaborative projects.
• Represent the University in research-related meetings and engagements.

6. Leadership & Department Management

• Lead and supervise Research Officers and administrative staff within the department.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and operational plans.
• Ensure effective service delivery and achievement of departmental objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Research Management Department.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a relevant discipline.
• PhD is highly desirable.
• Certification in Research Management or Project Management is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in research management, research administration, higher education, healthcare, or related sectors.
• Experience in managing research grants, institutional research reporting, and research governance.
• Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and project management.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of research administration, governance, and ethics. Familiarity with national and international research funding mechanisms.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and project management skills.
• Strong report writing and data interpretation abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and research management systems.