Legal Officer
2025-09-25T05:50:21+00:00
Makeni College School of Nursing and Health Sciences
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https://makeniuniversitycollege.com/
FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Education, and Training
Legal
2025-09-30T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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Makeni University College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a Zambian wholly owned private training institution seeking to employ a vibrant and enthusiastic candidate to fill in the position of Legal Officer
ROLE REQUIREMENT
We are looking for a skilled Legal Officer who will provide legal services, advice and professional guidance to the University College in order to ensure that the interests of the institution are legally protected at all times.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To effectively provide legal advice to the University College in order to inform decision making and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- To timely represent the University in legal matters in order to protect the interest of the University.
- To effectively undertake the preparation and review of legal documents and policies in order to ensure that they are legally sound and protect the interest of the University College.
- Advising the institution on regulatory framework with proper understanding of the main terms and conditions of Higher Education Authority, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia and Health Professions Council of Zambia.
- Drafting and negotiating simple and complex contracts including but not limited to those related to health training school industry.
- Advising on general business law issues and manage the legal issues of all areas of the company, including but not limited to corporate matters, procurement, safety, security, insurance and sustainability issues.
- Represent the institution as and when required in liaison with Human Resource and Administration unit.
- Ensure the institution is compliant to labor laws and practices.
- Proactively maintain awareness of relevant laws and regulations among employees.
- To be the institution’s Spokesperson
CANDIDATES REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12 Certificate with a minimum of five Credits or better in English and Mathematics
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law
- At least 3 years practical experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Commitment, highly motivated and ethical
To effectively provide legal advice to the University College in order to inform decision making and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. To timely represent the University in legal matters in order to protect the interest of the University. To effectively undertake the preparation and review of legal documents and policies in order to ensure that they are legally sound and protect the interest of the University College. Advising the institution on regulatory framework with proper understanding of the main terms and conditions of Higher Education Authority, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia and Health Professions Council of Zambia. Drafting and negotiating simple and complex contracts including but not limited to those related to health training school industry. Advising on general business law issues and manage the legal issues of all areas of the company, including but not limited to corporate matters, procurement, safety, security, insurance and sustainability issues. Represent the institution as and when required in liaison with Human Resource and Administration unit. Ensure the institution is compliant to labor laws and practices. Proactively maintain awareness of relevant laws and regulations among employees. To be the institution’s Spokesperson
Grade 12 Certificate with a minimum of five Credits or better in English and Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree in Law At least 3 years practical experience Excellent communication skills Commitment, highly motivated and ethical
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Vacancy title:
Legal Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Legal]
Jobs at:
Makeni College School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 30 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 25 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Makeni University College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a Zambian wholly owned private training institution seeking to employ a vibrant and enthusiastic candidate to fill in the position of Legal Officer
ROLE REQUIREMENT
We are looking for a skilled Legal Officer who will provide legal services, advice and professional guidance to the University College in order to ensure that the interests of the institution are legally protected at all times.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To effectively provide legal advice to the University College in order to inform decision making and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- To timely represent the University in legal matters in order to protect the interest of the University.
- To effectively undertake the preparation and review of legal documents and policies in order to ensure that they are legally sound and protect the interest of the University College.
- Advising the institution on regulatory framework with proper understanding of the main terms and conditions of Higher Education Authority, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia and Health Professions Council of Zambia.
- Drafting and negotiating simple and complex contracts including but not limited to those related to health training school industry.
- Advising on general business law issues and manage the legal issues of all areas of the company, including but not limited to corporate matters, procurement, safety, security, insurance and sustainability issues.
- Represent the institution as and when required in liaison with Human Resource and Administration unit.
- Ensure the institution is compliant to labor laws and practices.
- Proactively maintain awareness of relevant laws and regulations among employees.
- To be the institution’s Spokesperson
CANDIDATES REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12 Certificate with a minimum of five Credits or better in English and Mathematics
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law
- At least 3 years practical experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Commitment, highly motivated and ethical
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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