About this role
Job Description:
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.
Job Requirement:
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.