Manager vacancy at Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine

Job Description

Post of Manager, University Business Linkage (UBL) Cell (Full Time on Contract)

The Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine will entertain applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of UBL Cell Manager, University Business Linkage Cell (UBL Cell) under the AHEAD grant for 12 Months from the Appointment date.

The UBL Cell Manager is appointed on full-time basis by the Director, UBL Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine. Initially the appointment will be made for a period of 06 months and may be renewed based on performance.

1. QUALIFICATIONS

A degree from a recognized University AND a sound knowledge and experience on Entrepreneurship /Business/Management/Commercialization.

2. REMUNERATION AND OTHER BENEFITS

A payment of Rs. 69,000/- per first 3 months and may be increased based on performance with EPF and ETF shall be paid.

3. KEY TASKS:

•  Support the UBL Cell Director to monitor and coordinate AHEAD activities under the overall implementation of UGC circular 10/2016, and any subsequent updates, at the University.

•  Assist the UBL Cell Director to submit Phases 2-4 of the UBL Cell score card to the OMST in a timely manner.

•  Assist the UBL Cell Director to develop an overview of what are the R&D and innovation projects at the university which have potential commercialization value. Identify the faculty members and senior students who are involved and their disciplines.

•  Support the UBL Cell Director to build a network of entrepreneurs, investors, small and large businesses which can work with the University researchers.

•  Coordinate the actions related to strengthen the knowledge of Intellectual Property among academics and students and support them to obtain IP protection where relevant.

•  Facilitate the commercializing of research and innovation outcomes of the University.

•  Assist the UBL Cell Director to report the physical, procurement and financial progress and the performance indicators of the UBL Score card to the OMST.

•  Liaise regularly and closely with the OMST to ensure smooth functioning of the AHEAD activities.

•  Get familiar with all documentation prepared based on the UBL cell score card and with suitable editing use it in the commercialization of research.

• Be responsible for the timely administration of the UBL Cell.

•  Maintaining records, assisting the conduction of procurement reviews and furnishing reports as required.

•  Any other activities instructed by the Director, UBL Cell to satisfy the timely requirements of the UBL Cell activities of the Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine.

Note: For further information please refer the UGC Commission Circular No. 10/2016.

4.  HOW TO APPLY

01. Forward a Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with the cover email to ublcell@gwu.ac.lk . On or Before 24th July 2022

02. The post applied for should be the subject of the email.

03. Applications will not be entertained personally, and the University will not bear any responsibility for such submissions.

Note: The University reserves the right to short list and interview only such applicants as the University may consider suitable for appointment.

Director,

UBL Cell,

Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine,

Kandy Road,

Yakkala

5th July 2022

Phone: 070-2099030