Vacancy title:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Teachers & Education]

Jobs at:
Chalimbana University

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, April 21 2025

Duty Station:
Chongwe | Chongwe | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 10 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, the key responsibilities are to provide leadership, strategic direction and overseeing the development and implementation of the University’s strategic goals in the area of research, innovation, grants and partnerships in line with the Higher Education Act No.4 of 2013, as read together with the Higher Education (Amendment) Act No. 23 of 2021.

Key tasks and responsibilities

1. Leadership and Governance

a) Provide strategic leadership for research, innovation, and consultancy.

b) Ensure all activities comply with university governance, regulations, laws, and standards.

c) Develop and implement policies, strategies, and frameworks for research, consultancy, and innovation.

d) Serve as Chairperson of the Research, Consultancy, and Innovation Boards.

e) Promote a culture of research excellence and knowledge generation.

f) Ensure research outputs contribute to national, regional, and global frameworks.

g) Foster collaborations with government, industry, community and academia.

h) Report regularly to the Vice-Chancellor on research, innovation, and consultancy activities.

i) Provide leadership in alumni advancement and international relations.

2. Strategy and Management

a) Develop and implement the University’s Research, Innovation, and Consultancy Strategy.

b) Establish an effective performance management system for research and innovation.

c) Build strong leadership and management teams for research, innovation, and consultancy.

d) Promote research-informed teaching and learning to enhance students’ experience.

e) Coordinate the development of research infrastructure, including Innovation Hubs and Industrial Parks.

3. Research, Innovation, and Consultancy

a) Foster an environment that enhances research productivity and high-impact publications.

b) Oversee research ethics, quality assurance, and reporting standards.

c) Facilitate research collaborations with national, regional, and international institutions.

d) Secure and manage research grants, contracts, and intellectual property.

e) Lead commercialization efforts and patenting of university research outputs in collaboration with industry.

f) Promote interdisciplinary research and knowledge transfer.

g) Identify and negotiate consultancy opportunities for revenue generation.

4. Financial Resource Mobilization and Management

a) Develop and implement a resource mobilization strategy for research, innovation, and consultancy.

b) Secure funding through grants, partnerships, and strategic alliances.

c) Ensure prudent financial management in line with university financial regulations.

d) Promote philanthropic giving and industry-sponsored research projects.

5. Human Capital Development and Management

a) Ensure the University has skilled personnel for research, innovation, and consultancy.

b) Foster a high-performance culture, motivation, and staff discipline.

c) Oversee training and development programmes for researchers.

d) Coordinate workforce planning to address staffing gaps and retention strategies.

e) Lead performance management of research units and personnel.

6. Governance and Reporting

a) Oversee compliance with the Higher Education Act and other relevant laws of the country.

b) Ensure the preparation of quarterly and annual performance reports.

c) Provide oversight of all research, innovation, and consultancy functions of the University.

d) Lead stakeholder engagement and advocacy for research initiatives.

e) Establish policies and structures for research integrity, branding, and quality control.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

a) Grade 12 certificate (with 5 o’levels with credits or better) or its equivalent.

b) Earned Bachelor’s degree in any relevant field from a reputable University.

c) Earned Master’s degree in any relevant field from a reputable University.

d) Earned Ph.D in any relevant field. from a reputable University.

e) Minimum Associate Professor or higher with over 5 years experience at professorial level.

f) Significant publication with minimum H-index of 8, with experience in conducting Ph.D examinations, supervising research programmes including successful PhD and research completion.

g) Minimum of ten (10) years relevant post-qualifying experience in university education or equivalent Institution.h)i)Minimum of six (6) years experience at senior management level at a minimum of Dean of School/Faculty or Director in a university or similar institution.

h) Experience preferably in university environment as Faculty or Chair of: Research, Research Ethics, Knowledge Transfer/Innovation Committees or Director of Research in a research institution.

i) Excellent managerial and organizational skills with proven ability in guiding and directing senior research staff in dealing with proposal writing, grant application, establishing research priorities and in delivering complex research programmes.

j) Excellent track record of working with stakeholders for resource mobilization to support research programmes as Coordinator, Team Leader, Principal Investigator, Co-Investigator in a University or similar organization, with ability to successfully implement research projects.

k) Significant experience in working across academic disciplines and knowledge of developing research clusters and centers of excellence to improve coordination, quality, and to enhance research outputs and impact.

l) Knowledge and experience of performance management systems for monitoring of staff, School/Faculties, and developing action plans for continuous improvements.

m) Significant experience in PhD student recruitment and securing external sponsored research projects, and other research initiatives.

n) Strong command of English Language with effective information management and research communication skills.

o) Functional ICT literacy; and

p) Must have proof of valid relevant membership to a professional body.

Tenure

The appointment of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) shall be for an initial period of four (4) years which could be renewed for a similar period, subject to assessment of performance.

Remuneration

A competitive remuneration package shall be offered to the successful candidate.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

• Candidates meeting the stated requirements are required to submit their applications comprising the following:
• a) Letter of application;
• b) Latest and detailed curriculum vitae with at least three (03) traceable referees.
• c) ZAQA validated copies of academic and professional qualifications including a full Grade 12 or equivalent certificate (Certificates and Transcripts).
• d) Names and addresses of three (3) referees, two (2) of whom must be professional authorities in relevant fields, and one (1) character referee.
• e) Any other relevant information that may assist the Search Committee in determining the suitability of the applicant.
• Positions being applied for must be clearly marked and addressed to:
• The Secretary
• Search Committee
• Chalimbana University
• Private Bag E1
• Lusaka
• ZAMBIA
• OR send to the following email address: registrar@chau.ac.zm
• CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION IS 21st APRIL, 2025.
• N.B Chalimbana University is an equal opportunity employer. Women candidates are encouraged to apply. The posts are open to both eligible Zambians and Non-Zambians.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please visit the Chalimbana University website at www.chau.ac.zm

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