Legal Officer I at The Social Health Authority (SHA)

The Social Health Authority (SHA) is a State Corporation established under the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023 and mandated to provide financial risk protection for Kenyan residents by facilitating equitable access to quality healthcare. SHA is responsible for administering the Social Health Insurance Fund, Primary Healthcare Fund, and Emergency, Chronic, ...

 

Legal Officer I

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldLaw / Legal 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: - 

  • Cumulative service period of three (3) years relevant work experience at the grade of Legal Officer II or in a comparable position; 
  • Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution; 
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law; 
  • Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate; 
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and 
  • Showed merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

  • You will provide professional legal advice, prepare legal briefs, represent the Authority in courts, and draft legal instruments to defend and safeguard the interests of the Authority.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Rendering professional legal advice for any legal action to be initiated and/or defending the interests of the Authority; 
  • Preparing legal briefs for the initiation of legal action; 
  • Preparing and interpreting legal opinions and offering guidance on legal requirements; 
  • Supervising training of Legal Clerks, interns, and other staff when necessary; 
  • Maintaining and ensuring proper management of the records of the legal department are up to date and producing quarterly reports on the same; 
  • Working collaboratively with other organizations and networks where appropriate, locally, 
  • Prosecuting for and representing the Authority in law courts and quasi-judicial tribunals; 
  • Drafting and reviewing legal instruments and policy documents on behalf of the Authority; 
  • Advising on negotiations and taking part in commercial transactions; 
  • Drafting of contracts, leases, licenses, and MOUs; 
  • Engaging and liaising with stakeholders on behalf of the Authority; 
  • Legal research and assignments; and 
  • Undertaking additional tasks and responsibilities which may arise from time to time, relevant to the post. 

Check how your CV aligns with this job

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to The Social Health Authority (SHA) on recruitment.sha.go.ke to apply

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