Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job purpose
• An officer at this level will work under direct supervision of the Manager, Legal Services in the provision of legal services in the Hospital.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Preparing and reviewing legal contracts, deeds, leases and other legal papers of a routine nature;
• Researching on relevant statues, ruling and precedents to be used as a basis for answering requests for legal opinions;
• Handling all legal matters including litigations in liaison with external lawyers;
• Providing legal advice and ensure compliance with legal and statutory requirements
• Maintaining a comprehensive database of all legal matters with up to date progress;
• Reviewing and formulating legal policies, procedures and regulations;
• Reviewing recent legislation, court cases, correspondence and publications pointing
• out matters of note or which necessitate management action;
• Liaising with other departments in managing legal matters;
• Assisting in the provision of secretarial duties to the Board of Directors as and when the need arises;
• Attending court hearing and relevant registries as and when required;
• Conducting legal awareness and education to Hospital staff.

Qualification and Experience
• Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Post graduate Diploma in Law or equivalent from the Kenya School of Law.
• Admission to the Roll of Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing.
• Have a minimum of one (1) year post admission experience in a comparable role.
• Valid practicing licence from the relevant professional body.
• Evidence of proficiency and knowledge in Computer Application.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
• Interested applicants who meet the requirements are requested to download and fill the application form(pdf) The application form together with a detailed C.V listing the qualifications, experience, current responsibilities, copies of testimonials and certificates must be submitted on or before 26th September, 2022 to the address below:-
• The Chief Executive Officer
• Kenyatta National Hospital
• P.O Box 20723-00202
• NAIROBI

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