INNOVATION LEAD ICT (X1)

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
STAFF VACANCY

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Communication Technology or any related field.
• A Master’s degree in Information Communication Technology or any related field is an added advantage.
• At least three (3) years of Experience working in a research and development environment.
• Knowledge of the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) system and exploitation of IPR is an added advantage.
• The candidate must possess good leadership, communication, and interpersonal Skills at all levels within and outside the University.

• Responsible for innovation in the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) field.
• Promoting emerging ICT innovations and a culture of disruptive innovation at MSU.
• Providing technical advice on product development and related research and development in ICT.
• Engaging directly and proactively with academic departments, industry and community to identify MSU’s intellectual property (IP) with potential for commercial exploitation.
• Identifying appropriate routes to exploit MSU IPs in ICT.
• Identifying potential industry partners for specific technology commercialization opportunities.
• Draft and negotiate ICT related licenses, collaboration agreements, inter
• institutional agreements, and other contracts related to the commercial development of IP with both commercial partners and collaborating institutions.
• Carry out any other Responsibilities as assigned.

Applicants must submit an application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, date of birth, Requirements, Experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource