About NDA:
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.
Job Summary: The Head, Legal Services will provide legal advisory services to the National Drug Authority
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will be in charge of providing legal counsel and defend NDA in the Courts of Judicature
Guide the Executive Secretary/Registrar and technical departments on enforcement and investigation procedures.
Provide technical legal support to other heads of department and collaborate with them on compliance issues to prevent illegal practices
Ensure effective representation of NDA in Courts of Law
Draft’ legal documents and advise the Authority on any documents with a legal basis.
Actively monitor legal obligations, commitments and liabilities and advise management accordingly.
Ensure that the Authority gets effective secretarial support and is provided with all requisite information; to enable them discharge their oversight role
Ensure that Authority and management observe corporate governance practices
Provide leadership to staff in the department ensuring that effective support, capacity building, performance management and motivation strategies are applied to enable delivery of effective services and results.
Stay abreast with the developments in the legal environment, and ensure they are reflected in the strategic and operational priorities of the organization.
Actively collaborate with other heads of departments and other relevant stakeholders to identify and direct legal compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation ad resolution
Send timely reports on regular basis and as directed or requested to keep the Authority and top management updated on the operations and progress of legal matters
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should hold an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB). Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Law Development Centre. Applicants with a Master’s degree in any relevant field
Working experience in regulatory environment
Working knowledge of the laws governing regional and international regulatory practices.
Possession of ICSA and/or Masters in Business Administration
At least ten (10) years’ working experience with at least six 6 years at senior management level in a reputable organization
Membership to relevant professional bodies
Past experience in company secretarial, corporate governance practices and litigation
Demonstrable experience setting performance targets, monitoring and appraising employee performance
The incumbent must be an enrolled as an advocate of the High Court and authorized to practice law in the country.
Working knowledge of the Laws of Uganda and Laws governing NDA.
Excellent interpersonal, Networking and strong presentation skills
High integrity.
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:
The Human Resource and Administration Officer,
National Drug Authority,
Plot 46-48 Lumumba Avenue,
P O Box 23096,
Kampala, Uganda.
E-mail to: ndaug@nda.or.ug
Deadline: 20th May 2015 by 5PM