Kenya Medical Research Institute(KEMRI)

Intellectual Property Officer - Resource Development & Knowledge Management Department Nairobi

Published:KMR 06
  • Advertised Date: 06/24/2022
  • Closing Date: 07/14/2022 17:00:00
  • Applications: 225

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • i.Identifying technology with commercial applications and recommend whether intellectual property protection should be sought;
  • ii.Implementing inter-institutional agreements;
  • iii.Monitor material transfer and confidentiality agreements to ensure compliance with statutory intellectual property reporting regulations;
  • iv.Providing information to KEMRI and external attorneys to assist in determining intellectual property patentability and to oversee adherence to application timelines;
  • v.Evaluating software and copyright disclosures, identify and review existing and new contracts and file appropriate copyright registration;
  • vi.Preparing non-confidential disclosures and descriptions of intellectual property and related information for potential licensees;
  • vii.Supporting development, disclosure, protection, and exploitation of KEMRI intellectual property

Vacancy Requirements:

# Description. Requirement Type
1 Bachelor’s degree in any science field and/or any other relevant Social Science qualification from recognized institution; Mandatory
2 Proficiency in computer applications; Mandatory
3 Planning and Organizational Skills Added Advantage
4 Communication Skills Added Advantage
5 Ardent reader Added Advantage
6 Networking and Interpersonal skills Added Advantage
7 Team player Added Advantage
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Job Type

Permanent

Salary

0

No. of Vacancies

1

Job Grade

KMR 06

Location


Address:P.O. BOX 54840-00200

Phone No:+254(020)2722541,011990227

City:NAIROBI

Post Code:

Email Address:d365@kemri.go.ke

Our Vission:To be a Leading Centre of Excellence in Research for Human Health

Our Mission:To improve Human Health and Quality of Life 9through Research,Capacity,Building,Innovation and Service Delivery

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