Legal Officer Careers at Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council in Uganda

Job title: Legal Officer

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Job category: Legal
Min. years of experience: 3 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree

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:
• 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:
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
Only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are shortlisted will be contacted
Closing date: September 26, 2013 - 5pm