University of Zimbabwe (UZ)
DUE: 06 APR 2023
Reports to: Manager, Innovation
The University of Zimbabwe Innovation Hub will require the services of six (6) Innovation Leads)
in the following areas of expertise:
1. Innovation Lead Biosystems and Environmental Technologies
2. Innovation Lead CompuTech and ICTs
3. Innovation Lead Creative Arts and Social Entrepreneurship
4. Innovation Lead Drugs Pharmaceuticals and Health Systems
5. Innovation Lead Engineering & Biomedical Technologies
The ideal candidate will be responsible for:
• Supporting product development and prototyping at the Innovation Hub within their area
of expertise.
• Offering expert advice, capturing and protecting innovations arising from the University’s
research community.
• Generating new and robust ideas during intellectual property development towards
commercialisation.
• Identifying and mobilizing strategic resources and partners to support product
development.
• Capacity strengthening in design thinking, prototyping and entrepreneurship
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have:
• A minimum of a Masters Degree or equivalent in the desired field from an accredited
institution.
• Experience with interacting with students and/or teaching and learning, and research
processes at University level
• A demonstrated experience in product development
• Proven track record in multidisciplinary research, collaboration and/or management of
partnerships
TO APPLY
All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Six copies of applications, including a
curriculum vitae, giving full personal particulars indicating full name, place and date of birth;
certified copies of national identification, birth certificate, proof of qualifications, employment
and experience, present salary, telephone number and names and addresses of three referees
should be addressed to:
Deputy Registrar, Human Resources
University of Zimbabwe
P O Box MP 167
Mount Pleasant
HARARE
Or Hand delivered to the Administration Block, door number 113.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Thursday, 6 April 2023. Please note that only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.