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Intellectual Property Officer Job Vacancy at Kenya Medical Research Institute

  • Experience Required:Not Specified
  • Total Positions:1
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Category: General
  • Minimum Education: Degree
  • Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
  • Posted on: August 22, 2023
  • Last Date: September 11, 2023

Job Description

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICER, JOB GROUP KMR 6 - (1
POSITION- RESOURCE DEV. & KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT -
NAIROBI)
This is the entry and training grade for Degree holders in this cadre. An officer at this
level will work under the guidance and supervision of a Senior Officer.

a) Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
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; and
vii. Supporting development, disclosure, protection, and exploitation of KEMRI
intellectual property.

b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -
i. Bachelor’s degree in any science field and/or any other relevant Social science
qualification from recognized institution;
ii. Proficiency in computer applications.

c) Key Skills and Competencies
i. Planning and Organizational Skills
ii. Communication Skills
iii. Ardent reader
iv. Networking and Interpersonal skills
v. Team player

Skills Required

Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills

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