Job Description
PATENT ASSISTANT I - GRADE KP ‘8’ (REF. NO. KIPI/ADM/HR/PA/2023/28)
TWO (2) POSITIONS
Terms of service : Permanent and Pensionable
Basic Salary : Ksh. 49,000/= - Ksh. 105,500/= p.m.
House Allowance : Ksh. 16,500/= p.m.
Commuter Allowance : Ksh. 5,000/= p.m.
Medical Cover : As per KIPI’s Medical Policy
Leave Allowance : As per KIPI Human Resource Manual
Annual Leave : 30 working days per financial year
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to Senior Patent Assistant, the Patent Assistant I will be responsible fori. Maintenance of records and ensuring proper maintenance of filing system;
ii. Maintain and update registers;
iii. Preparation of certificates;
iv. Preparation of data for publication;
v. Verifying captured data and records for accuracy; and
vi. Any other duty that may be assigned.
(b) Requirements for Appointment
i. Satisfactorily served in the grade of Patent Assistant II for a minimum period of three
(3) years;
ii. Certificate in Record Management from a recognised Institution;
iii. Membership to relevant professional body;
iv. Certificate in Intellectual Property; and
v. Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.