Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 01, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Deputy Director, Legal Services
Job Ref. No KEMSA/CSLS/2022/002

Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities
• Developing, implementing and reviewing of Authority’s policies, procedures, strategies and guidelines to ensure compliance with the relevant legal provisions;
• Facilitating the provision of legal opinion and advise on health product and technologies matters;
• Ensuring the Authority is represented in issues requiring legal address such as debts, claims and legal suits;
• Facilitating legal staff in taking of legal action against persons deemed to injure the operations of the Authority;
• Coordinating the drafting of legal agreements for editing and approval on procurement, employment, leases and conveyancing;
• Facilitating the verification of all contracts, agreements, leases in which the Authority enters into to ensure compliance;
• Coordinating the process of gathering of information and facts on current legal developments likely to be useful to the Authority; and
• Facilitating the collection and analysis of information on legal trends and changes to inform appropriate decision making in the Authority.

Qualifications
• Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B) degree from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Law or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law; Admission to the Bar as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Membership with the Law Society of Kenya;
• Leadership Development Course from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

Experience
• A minimum period of ten (10) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a Supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector;

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Job application procedure
• Interested candidates are required to submit their duly filled application forms (available on https://www.kemsa.co.ke/download/application-form/ ) in either hard or soft copy formats marked / referenced ‘Job Ref
• Application for the specific Position should be stated .
• Hard copy applications to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked / referenced clearly as above.
• Interested candidates should not indicate their names on the envelope.
• Please note that successful candidates will be required to submit certified true copies of certificates, testimonials, a detailed CV, and MUST fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and will be required to attach copies of the requisite documents during interviews.
• Hard Copy Applications can be submitted physically or sent via postal mail and addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Medical Supplies Authority
Commercial Street Industrial Area
P. O. Box 47715 – 00100
NAIROBI, KENYA
• Soft copy applications can be sent via email to recruitment@kemsa.co.ke 
• Online applications can be submitted via www.careers.kemsa.co.ke All applications should be submitted and received on or before: 17:00hrs on August 16, 2022.

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