Legal Officer (x3) at NHIMA

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn More We have started building our professional LinkedIn page. Follow Undertake compliance and debt recovery activities to increase collections; Prepare and ensure execution of Time to Pay Agreements; Maintain a tracker for Time to Pay Agreements; and Attend to enforcement of judgements and Time to Pay Agreements. Participate in undertaking amendments, development and review of legal, policy and regulatory frameworks of the Authority; Participate in the review of legislation, government policy and guidelines to ensure that the Authority is compliant to the established and new laws or regulatory standards; Maintain and update a Policy register for purposes of tracking and monitoring Authority policies; and Ensure that the departmental risk register is periodically updated. Participate in the negotiation of contracts, agreements and MoU’s; Undertake timely review, vetting and drafting of contracts, agreements, and MoU’s as instructed; Facilitate timely execution and clearance of contracts and agreements, including clearance by the Attorney General; Maintain and update a Contracts’ register for purposes of tracking and monitoring the performance and validity of contracts and agreement, including alerting the user department and Contract Manager of any impending contractual milestones; and Ensure that all Authority contracts and agreements are properly stored. Internal Legal Advisory & Support Keep up with current changes in laws, regulations and guidelines and contribute to the enhancement of the knowledge base of the Authority’s legal function; Conduct research and prepare legal advice on any new government policy or legislation, or changes to government policy or legislation which might impact the Authority; Conduct research and prepare legal advice and guidance to Authority on staff, procurement and other matters as instructed; Attend to conveyancing in matters where the Authority has an interest; and Undertake legal research and provide timely legal opinions and support in matters of interest to the Authority. Undertake Prosecution of non-compliant entities before the Courts; Prepare and file appropriate Court documents for Prosecution of matters; and Develop and maintain a tracker of all prosecution matters. Conduct research, prepare and file the appropriate Court documents; Develop and maintain a tracker for all civil matters; and Represent the Authority in all civil litigation before the Courts. Conduct research, prepare, and file the appropriate documents in Arbitration matters; and Represent the Authority in Arbitration proceedings. Assisting in the execution of the various Board and Governance functions, as and when assigned by the supervisor. Grade twelve (12) School certificate with 5 Merits which should include English Language and Mathematics (ZAQA Certified); Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognised University (ZAQA Certified); Member of the Law Association of Zambia with a valid Practicing Certificate; STRICLY, 1 to 3 years post qualification experience, preferably in an organization of similar size and scope in legal complexity; and A Certificate in Advanced Prosecutions / Experience in Board and Governance work, will be an added advantage Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); scheduling appointments/updating calendars; Must have excellent analytical skills; Must have demonstrated ability to offer sound legal advice and representation; Must have exceptional attention to detail; Must have ability to work in collaboration with people at various levels and from different backgrounds; and Must have excellent organisational skills, time management skills and ability to prioritize.