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

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
Under the Supervision of the Director Legal/Board Secretary assist with provision of legal services to the Authority in order to protect the Authority against unwarranted litigations, as well as ensuring that operations of the Authority are within the law.

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) Post graduate Diploma in Legislative Drafting:
d) Master’s Degree in Law (LLM) will be an added advantage;
e) Advocate of the High Court of Zambia with a minimum of 5 years’ post qualifying experience;
f) Members of Law Association of Zambia (with current practicing certificate).

Required Skills and Attributes
a) Excellent Knowledge of High Court and Supreme Court Rules
b) Strong litigation and advocacy skills;
c) Legal drafting skills;
d) Proficiency in computer skills,
e) Good analytical skills;
f) Good planning and Organisation skills;
g) Ability to work under minimal supervision;
h) Good interpersonal skills;
i) Good communication skills;
j) Good report writing skills; and
k) Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Duties and Responsibilities
a) Advise on the interpretation of relevant statutes to ensure operations of the Authority are within the provisions of the law;
b) Prepare timely legal opinions on matters of interest to enable the Authority to make informed decisions concerning various litigation cases and other legal matters;
c) Undertake timely review and drafting of contracts, agreements, memorandum of understanding, policies, guidelines and other legal documents as required;
d) 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;
e) Attend to all litigation matters including the drafting of appropriate court process,
interlocutory applications and generally to safeguard the interests of the Authority and other stakeholders in all court cases to ensure that favorable judgments are recorded where the Authority has initiated the litigation or defends the matter;
f) Prepare all case work for court litigation, mediation, arbitration or ex-curia settlement which ever may occur,
g) Identify and arrange appropriate witnesses for pretrial briefs internally and with external counsel where applicable;
h) Review judgements, pronouncements, determination of the judicial bodies and advise the Authority on the effects of such decisions on the operations of the Authority;
i) Advise the Authority on changes and development in legislation, regulations, guidelines and practices affecting the operations of the Authority,
j) Liaising with relevant authorities and facilitate the drafting of the relevant statutory instruments, possible amendments, guidelines and other legal documents;
k) Supervises and undertakes effectively the prosecution of offences under the Medicines and Allied Substances Act No. 3 of 2013 to foster compliance with the law;
l) Provide efficient and effective legal risk management support in form of monitoring and compliance with internal policies and relevant legislation;
m) Provide regular status reports to appraise management on the status of legal cases and other legal matters; and
n) Perform other incidental duties as may be assigned by the Director Legal/ Board Secretary

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate 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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