Assistant Director, Legal Services Job SHA

Assistant Director, Legal Services Job

Minimum Qualifications: Masters Degree

Job Term: Permanent and Pensionable

Position Level: SHA 4

Remuneration:

Kes.200,204 x 10,014 – 210,218 x 10,511 – 220,729 x 11,032 – 231,761 x 11,587 – 243,348 x 12,172 – 255,521 x 12,775 – 268,295 x 13,418 – 281,714 x 14,085 – 295,799 x 14,787 – 310,586 x 15,530 – 326,116 x 16,308 – 342,423 pa.

Allowances:
House: Kes 55,000/=
Commuter: Kes 22,000/=
Entertainment: Kes 6,250/=
Leave: Kes 20,000/=

Number of positions: 2

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Principal Legal Officer or a comparable position.
• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Masters’ degree in Law from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law.
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate.
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Registered as a member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in good standing.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

Job Description: 

• Providing legal guidance on contractual and statutory obligations binding to the Authority.
• Providing and interpreting legal information, conducting training, and disseminating appropriate legal requirements to staff.
• Managing, reviewing, and monitoring the progress of all outstanding litigation and post-litigation outcomes.
• Ensuring compliance with constitutional, regulatory, and all relevant laws through legal advisory services and efficient management of contractual risks.
• Undertaking extensive review of requests for approval licenses to ascertain legal soundness and ensure proper implementation.
• Documenting and maintaining records of enforcement and compliance assignments and developing legal accountability structures.
• Establishing and managing the Authority’s Register of Regulations, Rules, Guidelines, and By-Laws.
• Legal drafting of the Authority’s regulations, rules, guidelines, and by-laws.
• Managing, reviewing, and updating the Authority’s regulations for consistency and compliance with national and county legal frameworks.
• Managing and supervising the Authority’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanism.
• Developing proactive and preventive legal policies and strategies to forestall disputes and litigation.
• Undertaking risk management on internal legal and regulatory matters and liaising with relevant departments to address identified legal risks.
• Facilitating Legal Compliance Audits.
• Preparing, reviewing, and modifying contractual instruments for business activities, and negotiating/drafting documentation for transactions.
• Conducting Legal Due Diligence on prospective partners.
• Establishing and managing the Lease Register and License Register.
• Monitoring and reviewing agreements, licenses, leases, and similar instruments.
• Developing and vetting policy papers and instruments with legal implications.
• Advising the Authority on various legal requirements and obstacles.
• Ensuring timely compliance with rules and regulations, including the Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Initiating and progressing the enactment of legislation proposed by the Authority.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted via either application portal https://recruitment.sha.go.ke/ or physically delivered to SHA building 10th floor by clearly marking the position applied for on the envelope.

How to submit online applications

• Create an account
• Complete your profile by filling in your details in all the relevant sections
• Click on the vacancies tab
• On the jobs list, click on View Details to access the details of a particular job
• At the bottom section of the job’s detail, click on Apply to submit your application

Physical applications should be addressed to:

The Chairperson
Social Health Authority
P. O Box 30443-00100
Ragati Road
NAIROBI

Interested candidates should submit their applications, including:

• A cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position.
• A detailed curriculum vitae.
• Copies of academic and professional certificates.
• Contacts of at least three professional referees.

Applicants must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by submitting valid and current copies of the following:

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Report from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

Apply by 19th August, 2025 by 5.00P.M