Head of Research and Innovation — Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (2026)
Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences
MUBAS seeks a Head of Research and Innovation in Blantyre, Malawi, to lead research strategy, partnerships, ethics and commercialisation. Requires a recognised doctorate, three years of higher education management experience and active research. Three-year contract; apply by 25 October 2026.
The Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) is recruiting a Head of Research and Innovation. Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the post leads the university’s research, consultancy, outreach, innovation and intellectual property work. The role is based at MUBAS in Blantyre, Malawi.
The official vacancy describes responsibilities including research policy and strategy, ethical clearance systems, research management, fundraising, partnerships with funders and industry, dissemination standards, and commercialisation of university technologies. The appointment is a three-year performance-based contract, renewable once. The university has not stated a salary in the advert.
Applicants need a doctorate in a field offered by MUBAS from a recognised or accredited institution, at least three years of management experience in a higher education institution, and a current research record. Submit an application, a vision or plan for the office, a CV and details of three traceable referees. Address the application to the Registrar, Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences, Private Bag 303, Blantyre 3, and email electronic copies to vacancies@mubas.ac.mw by 25 October 2026. Read the official vacancy page for the full duties and instructions.
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Benefits
Three-year performance-based contract, renewable once. Salary and other benefits are not stated in the official advert.
Eligibility summary
A doctorate in any field offered by MUBAS from an institution accredited or recognised under Malawi’s National Council for Higher Education Act is required. The vacancy does not state a nationality restriction.
Requirements
At least three years in a management position at a higher education institution and an active research record. The role covers university research strategy, ethics systems, fundraising, partnerships, intellectual property and innovation commercialisation.
Documents required
Application with a vision or plan for the office, curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of three traceable referees. Address it to the Registrar and send electronic copies to vacancies@mubas.ac.mw.
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