Legal Officer at Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA)

JOB REF: HR/LO/1/2017

Reporting to the Corporation Secretary/Director Legal Services, the Legal Officer will be responsible for supporting the Department handle legal matters.

Legal Officer Job Accountabilities

• Management of legal issues within the department.
• Liaise with the Director Legal Services on court matters.
• Co-ordinating contract management process.
• Liaise with external Advocates to follow up on matters affecting the Authority.
• Following up court rulings, hearings etc. 6. Attend courts as a follow up on matters affecting the Authority.
• Ensuring the organization is complying with the relevant regulations and best practice in relation to risk management.
• In liaison with the Director Legal Services, undertake capacity building and awareness to the Board and its Committees. Management and Staff on Enterprise Risk Management.
  Any other duties assigned.

Qualifications for the Legal Officer Job

• Bachelors’ Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law/Legal Studies
• Three (3) years working experience,
• Be registered member of Law Society of Kenya.
• Must have ICT competency.

Personal Attributes:

• Must adhere to the LSK code of ethics i.e. integrity, objectivity, confidentiality and due competence / professionalism
• Team player and interpersonal skills
• Communication skills (both oral and written)
• Leadership skills 5. Good planning, organization skills
• Time management skills