Job Title: Legal Officer
Organisation: Uganda Medical
and Dental Practitioners Council
and Dental Practitioners Council
Reports To: Council
About UMDPC:
The Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council is a statutory body
established by an Act of Parliament, Chapter 272 of 1996 to regulate and
enforce standards of education and practice in Uganda so as to protect society
from harmful effects of malpractice.
established by an Act of Parliament, Chapter 272 of 1996 to regulate and
enforce standards of education and practice in Uganda so as to protect society
from harmful effects of malpractice.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Represent Council in Courts of Law and
prosecute both civil and criminal cases - Advise Council on legal matters
- Draft legal documents and contracts,
- Investigate and prepare cases for
prosecution in line with court procedures and relevant laws, - Interview and brief witnesses on
court/Arbitration proceedings and practices in line with the Evidence Act
and Professional Ethics, - Prepare progress reports on cases where
the council has interest, - Conduct legal audits for all divisions to
ensure that all legal aspects of any decisions are fully considered, - Conduct legal research and preparing
reports on any legally complex issues to ensure that the council has full
information about the legal implications of any decisions, - Draft regulations to fully operationalize
the UMDPC Act. X - Perform any other duties incidental to the
above assigned from time to time by the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The Legal Officer should possess an Honors
Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution, - Postgraduate Diploma in Legal practice
from LDC - At least 3 years experience in legal
practice in a reputable organization - Must be enrolled as an advocate of the
high court of Uganda with a practicing certificate.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter with the names and contacts of 3
work related referees to the Human Resource/ Administration Officer at the
following address: Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council, P.O Box
16115, Plot 6, Lourdel Rd., Wandegeya, Kampala, Uganda. Tel: +256-41- 345844
work related referees to the Human Resource/ Administration Officer at the
following address: Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council, P.O Box
16115, Plot 6, Lourdel Rd., Wandegeya, Kampala, Uganda. Tel: +256-41- 345844
NB: Only candidates who
meet all requisite criteria and are shortlisted will be contacted
meet all requisite criteria and are shortlisted will be contacted
Deadline: Monday, 26th August
2013 by 5pm.
2013 by 5pm.
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