Job
Title: Legal Officer
Title: Legal Officer
Organisation: National Drug Authority (NDA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About US:
The
National Drug Authority (NDA) is an autonomous body which was established by
the National Drug Policy and Authority Act Cap 206, Laws of Uganda (2000
Edition) to regulate Human and Veterinary Medicines and other healthcare
products. NDA’s mandate is to ensure quality, safety and efficacy of human and
veterinary medicines and other healthcare products through the regulation and
control of their production, importation, distribution and use.
National Drug Authority (NDA) is an autonomous body which was established by
the National Drug Policy and Authority Act Cap 206, Laws of Uganda (2000
Edition) to regulate Human and Veterinary Medicines and other healthcare
products. NDA’s mandate is to ensure quality, safety and efficacy of human and
veterinary medicines and other healthcare products through the regulation and
control of their production, importation, distribution and use.
Job Summary: The Legal Officer will offer legal advisory
services and counsel to National Drug Authority (NDA).
services and counsel to National Drug Authority (NDA).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice in respect of compliance
with the National Drug Policy and Authority Act - Guide and provide legal advice to staff in
other departments on the operationalization of the NDP/ A Act. - Provide advice in respect of other legal
corporate matters and ensuring compliance with any other Laws of Uganda. - Provide technical input in the development
and implementation of enforcement and investigation procedures. - Actively participate in the review of
existing legislation governing the operations of NDA and advise on areas
for amendment. - In charge of drafting legal documents and
other legal correspondences. - Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The National Drug Authority (NDA) Legal
Officer should hold an honor’s Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a
recognized University - Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from
Law Development Centre. - A minimum of three years’ experience in a
similar position in a reputable organization - Excellent analytical, reporting and
communication skills. - High personal integrity
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent Legal drafting skills are desired
- Working knowledge of the Laws of Uganda and
those governing NDA is desired - Basic knowledge of Laws governing regional
and international regulatory practices.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their
handwritten or or electronically application letters with a detailed CV and
copies of academic certificates and transcripts, contact addresses and day time
telephone numbers of three (3) work related referees; should be submitted to:
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their
handwritten or or electronically application letters with a detailed CV and
copies of academic certificates and transcripts, contact addresses and day time
telephone numbers of three (3) work related referees; should be submitted to:
The
Executive Director,
Executive Director,
National
Drug Authority,
Drug Authority,
Plot
46-48 Lumumba Avenue,
46-48 Lumumba Avenue,
P
O Box 23096,
O Box 23096,
Kampala,
Uganda.
Uganda.
E-mail to: [email protected]
Deadline: 31st May 2016
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