Legal Officer
Job Description
The Legal Officer will be charged with the responsibility of
ensuring Legal and Statutory Compliance in the Institution.
Reports directly to the Chief
Executive Officer.
Responsibilities
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Rendering legal assistance through
preparation of legal opinions, reports and correspondence as required from time
to time by Management and Hospital Advisory Board.
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Responsible for all the external
communications of the hospital.
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Ensuring provision of appropriate
legal advice on a diverse range of substantive and procedural questions of law
in administrative functioning of the Hospital, to firmly secure the interests
of the Hospital and its clients.
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Ensure adequate preparation of
Litigations.
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Advising on and assessing the Level
of Compliance to Legislative provisions.
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Monitoring performance of the Hospital
Pre Qualified Panel of Lawyers and rendering advice on
appointment/Prequalification of new panels.
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Providing Legal advice on Procurement
and Human Resources processes;
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Follow up legal provision for the
institution debt collection processes;
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Conducting Training and Dissemination
of appropriate advice to staff on legal and compliance issues;
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Managing and administering the
Corporate Legal Documentation and contracts;
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Drafting, reviewing and negotiating
of contracts, MoU’s and other legal documents as required by the institution
and various departments.
Qualifications
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MUST possess Bachelors of Law from a recognized institution
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Post Graduate Diploma in law from the
Kenya School of Law
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At least 3 years’ working experience
alongside being a practicing Advocate of the High Court of Kenya in the Public
Service or Private Sector
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Member of the Law Society of Kenya
with current practicing certificate.
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Certified Public Secretary will be an
added advantage.
Skills and Knowledge
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Computer literate
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Communication skills
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Interpersonal skills
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Organizational skills
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Analytical skills
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Courageous
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Patient and resilient
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Ability to work under pressure
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Ability to observe high level
confidentiality
Clerk of Works
Job Description
The Clerk of Works will ensure that the interests of St.Francis
Community Hospital are represented with regards to confirming the quality of
both materials and workmanship are in accordance with the design information
such as specifications/bill of quantities and engineering drawings, in addition
to recognized quality standards.
The incumbent will report directly to the CEO.
Responsibilities
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Ensure contract compliance by the
contractor, such as conducting quality tests specified in contract and
installing materials/equipment as specified in contract/bill of quantities, and
report deficiencies to Hospital Management Team;
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Provide reports on all on-site
matters, including third-party inspections, progress, safety concerns, and
causes for delay.
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Review and demonstrate understanding
of contract documents, architectural drawings and specifications in order to
maintain familiarity with the project.
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Maintain job-site files, documents,
reports and daily log; prepare periodic reports and present to the Hospital
Management Team as required (daily basis).
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Coordinate, monitor, inspect and
supervise construction works.
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Conduct on-site observation and
spot-checks of work in progress.
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Attend all job-site/contract meetings
as hospital’s representative.
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Perform related duties as assigned
including continuous reporting to the contractor on available work fronts.
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Protect the hospital from incurring
additional project costs including but not limited to fines, legal issues.
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Review requests for progress payments
submitted by construction contractor and forward with recommendations to the
Hospital Management Team.
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Leadership on site: Dealing
skillfully and diplomatically by managing the requirements of a diverse range
of people including Hospital management, architects, engineering professionals,
sub-contractors etc.
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Conducting regular inspections to
construction projects at critical phases
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Ensuring workmanship quality and
speed remain paramount to the success of the project
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Provide technical input regarding
design, construction, or modifications as required.
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Must be able to check on the quality
and quantity of materials delivered on site and in the storage unit.
Qualifications
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Diploma in Civil/Structural
Engineering/Building and Construction from a recognized institution.
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Two (2) years’ experience in Building
and construction work.
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Proficiency in the use of design
software and Microsoft office and knowledge of applicable National and County
building regulations.
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Possess an understanding of
engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings as well as building
methods and elements of strong projects analytics.
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Valid Certificate of good conduct
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Experience in construction of a
recognized hospital will be an added advantage
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Proven track record in running
projects
Personal Attributes:
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High level of motivation, integrity,
commitment and professional responsibility.
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Excellent communication, organization
and presentation skills.
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Decisive individual with ability to
think analytically, creatively and rapidly address challenges on site.
How to Apply
Only qualified candidates are encouraged to email their
applications with detailed curriculum vitae, names and contacts of three
referees, current and expected salary to recruitment@stfrancishospital.or.ke on
or before 30th October
2019