Job Purpose:
The
Legal Officer’s job exists to provide legal services in the Hospital, including
preparing and reviewing legal documents, handling legal matters, ensuring
compliance, and maintaining a legal database. Additionally, the Legal Officer
assists in secretarial duties for the Board of Directors and conducts legal
awareness and education for Hospital staff.
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Preparing
preliminary legal documents/instruments;
- Ensuring
compliance with principals of good corporate governance;
- Collecting and
collating data for legal research and decision, making;
- Reviewing
recent legislation, court cases, correspondences and publications pointing
out matters that which necessitate management actions;
- Conducting
legal awareness and education to Hospital staff;
- Assisting in
the provision of secretarial services to the Board;
- Researching on
relevant statutes, rulings and precedents to be used as a basis for
preparation of legal opinions;
- Preparing legal
opinions;
- Representing
the Hospital on court matters;
- Performing any
other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor of
Laws degree from a recognized institution.
- Post graduate
Diploma from the Kenya School of Law or its equivalent.
- Admission as an
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
- Member of the
Law Society of Kenya in good standing.
- At least three
(3) years relevant work experience in a legal department.
- Proficiency in
computer applications.
- Fulfilled the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Key
Competencies & Attributes
- Attention to
Detail: Pays meticulous attention to detail when drafting legal documents,
reviewing contracts, and analyzing legal issues.
- Problem-Solving:
Demonstrates the ability to identify legal challenges, develop creative
solutions, and resolve issues effectively.
- Collaboration:
Works collaboratively with the Board of Directors, Hospital Management,
legal teams, and external stakeholders to achieve legal and compliance
goals.
- Adaptability:
Adapts quickly to changes in laws, regulations, and healthcare practices
to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks.
- Confidentiality:
Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive legal information and
clients’ data in accordance with privacy laws and ethical standards.
- Negotiation
Skills: Demonstrates proficiency in negotiating contracts, settlements,
and agreements with vendors, insurers, and other parties, ensuring
favorable terms for the Hospital.
- Risk
Management: Identifies potential legal and regulatory risks for the
Hospital and develops strategies to mitigate these risks effectively.
- Analytical
Skills: Applies critical thinking skills to analyze complex legal issues,
evaluate evidence, and make well-informed decisions in legal matters.
- Conflict
Resolution: Possesses strong conflict resolution skills to address
disputes, conflicts, and legal challenges within a hospital environment,
promoting harmony and cooperation among stakeholders.
How To
Apply
Download: Job Application Form
If
your background and competencies match the specifications of the positions
above, please apply online via: careers.kutrrh.go.ke
For
all applications, please indicate the subject as follows: JOB
APPLICATION – [JOB REFERENCE NUMBER]. Please note that you have to
attach the Application Form, Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Practicing
License ONLY when you apply to the address below:
The
Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta
University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital
P.O.
Box 7674 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi
Kenya
The
deadline for the receipt of all applications is 5th April
2024. Please note:
- Kenyatta
University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital does not charge any
fees for application.
- Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Successful
candidate (s) will be required to submit the documents listed below to
comply with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of
Kenya, 2010:
- Certificate of
good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
- Clearance
Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (for university
graduates only)
- Tax Compliance
Certificate from the KRA
- Clearance from
Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission
- A report from
an approved Credit Reference Bureau
Any
form of canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
KUTRRH is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.