Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 10 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
To ensure adherence with the provision of the Medicines and Allied Substances Act No. 3 of 2013 and all other related legislation by prosecuting individuals and entities for breaches and offences under the said Act.

Person Specifications and Qualifications
a) Full Form V or Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent qualification verified and approved by Zambia Qualifications Authority.
b) Bachelor of Laws (LLB);
c) Advocate of the High Court of Zambia with a minimum of 2 years’ post qualifying experience;
d) Members of Law Association of Zambia (with current practicing certificate)

Required Skills and Attributes
a) Strong litigation and advocacy skills.
b) Proficiency in computer skills;
c) Good analytical skills,
d) Good planning and organization skills:
e) Ability to work under minimal supervision;
f) Good interpersonal skills;
g) Good communication skills;
h) Good report writing skills; and
i) Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Duties and Responsibilities
a) Provide legal opinions and advise on the interpretation of relevant statutes to ensure operations of the Authority are within the provisions of the law;
b) Undertake timely review and drafting of contracts, agreements, memorandum of understanding, policies, guidelines and other legal documents as required;
c) Represent the Authority in a relevant court, Commission, tribunal or other similar body in any matter where the Authority is a party or shall be affected by a decision of such a relevant court Commission, tribunal or other similar body;
d) Undertake effectively the prosecution of offences under the Medicines and Allied Substances Act No. 3 of 2013 to enforce compliance with the law,
e) Identify and anange appropriate witnesses for pretrial briefs internally and with external counsel where applicable,
f) Liaise with criminal justice system agencies/stakeholders during case preparation and
prosecution;
g) Review judgements, pronouncements, determination of the judicial bodies and advise the Authority on the effects of such decisions on the operations of the Authority:
h) Preparing regular status reports on prosecuted cases; and
i) Perform other incidental duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Interested candidates should send applications with copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae, Grade 12 Certificate, Degree Transcript of results, Professional registration membership and valid practicing licence to:-
• The Director-General
Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority
Plot No. 2350/M, Off KKIA Road
P.O. Box31890
LUSAKA
• NOTE: Candidates are required to have their qualifications verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) before submitting their application.
• Envelopes should be appropriately marked with the position applied for.
• The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday 21 October 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. ZAMRA is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds

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