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Date Posted: Monday, February 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job purpose:
The Innovations and Commercialisation Officer will support the advancement of innovative initiatives and oversee effective communication strategies with view to enhancing the visibility and impact of Mulungushi University’s research and innovation activities. This role bridges the gap between research outcomes, innovation ecosystems, and stakeholders through effective communication and innovation-driven strategies.

Qualifications and experience required:
i. Must have a Grade 12 School Certificate with at least five (05) Credits that must include English Language and Mathematics
ii. Must have a Bachelor degree in any of the following from a reputable and accredited University with at least a Credit: Innovation and Technology Management, Entrepreneurship and Marketing, Business Development and Innovation, Mass Communications, Public Relations, or Entrepreneurship
iii. Must have a Master’s degree in any of the following from a reputable and accredited University : Technology Commercialisation, Technology and Innovation, Public Policy Analysis, Research Commercialisation, Intellectual Property Management, Mass Communication, Public Relations, or Innovation Management,
iv. Must have at least two (2) years of experience in innovation management, communication, or a related role.
v. Must have knowledge of intellectual property management, technology transfer, and commercialization processes
vi. Must have functional computer literacy
vii. Must have strong skills in content creation, digital marketing, and stakeholder engagement
viii. Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and project management abilities

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Candidates meeting the stated requirements are requested to submit their applications in hard copy, attaching the following:-
1. Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications
2. An updated Curriculum Vitae that must provide full personal particulars including full name, date of birth, qualifications, employment history and experience, date of availability, mobile contact number, e-mail address, name and address of three traceable referees, two of whom should be professionally acquainted with the candidate and one character referee.
• NOTE: PLEASE, ENSURE THAT YOUR CERTIFICATES ARE VALIDATED BY THE ZAMBIA QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (ZAQA) BY THE TIME YOU ATTEND INTERVIEWS.
• Applications must be addressed to:
• The Registrar
Mulungushi University
P O Box 80415
KABWE
• Closing date for receipt of applications is 7th March 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. It is also necessary to inform would-be interviewees that the University will not pay or refund transport costs to and from Kabwe.
• To apply for this job please visit www.mu.ac.zm. 

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