Legal Officer at Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK) in Kenya

Job Title: Legal Officer

Employer: Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK)

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Application Deadline: 7th Oct 2013

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support in the interpretation and application of the Constitution in Health
• Facilitate in the interpretation and sensitization on various statutes relevant to health
• Coordinate CHAK programmes in promoting legal & human rights for people affected by HIV
• Support in the promotion of health rights
• Facilitate various legal services for CHAK and review contractual documentation
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports to management, EXCO and Partners
• Facilitate capacity building for member health facilities on various statutory requirements
• Support the design and implement effective advocacy strategies

Skills and Experience:

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills, self-motivated, fairness and objectivity in problem-solving
• Good knowledge of Kenya Constitution and various statutes
• Knowledge in basic computer applications
• Interest and experience in dealing with human rights issues
• Experience in litigation of civil and criminal cases
• Must be willing to travel extensively within Kenya

Minimum Education and Professional requirement

• Applicants should have a minimum of graduate degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university and a Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law.
• Must be admitted to the Bar as an Advocate of the High Court.
• Should have a current practising Licence from LSK
• At least 3 years post admission relevant experience

How to Apply:

Applications with detailed CV, names and contacts of three referees should be sent through e-mail or
posted to:

The General Secretary
P.O. Box 30690 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi

Tel. (020)2660372 / 0733-334419 / 0722-203617

Email: secretariat@chak.or.ke, hr@chak.or.ke