- Location
- KPJ Healthcare University - Headquarters, Malaysia
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Education
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- PhD
- Source
- Workday
Description
Key Responsibilities
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.
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.
Skills
ComplianceProject ManagementStrategic Planning