Overview
- Applications have closed
- Experience: Not Specified
- Min. Education level: Bachelor's Degree
- Specialism: Law
- Deadline: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Vacancy Description
About Company
The Kericho County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent, self-driven, and qualified staff to fill the following positions in the Department of Health Services, pursuant to Article 176 of the Constitution of Kenya and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012.
KCPSB/2025/22: LEGAL OFFICER II, JOB GROUP ‘K’ (3 POSTS)
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
i. Conducting legal research and preparing legal opinions and memoranda on matters relevant to the Institute;
ii. Providing and interpreting legal information;
iii. Participating in policy development and advising on legal and policy issues;
iv. Providing legal risk reviews and advising on risk mitigation;
v. Drafting contracts, pleadings, legal instruments and internal policies;
vi. Vetting and negotiating contracts, formal agreements and other legal instruments to meet the laid down requirements for execution; and
vii. Handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.
(b) Requirements for Appointment
i. Bachelors of Laws (LL. B) degree from a recognized institution;
ii. Post graduate Diploma in Law (Advocates Training Programme) from the Kenya School of Law;
iii. Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and in good standing;
iv. Admission to the roll of Advocates of the High Court of Kenya;
v. Current Advocates Practicing Certificate;
vi. Proficiency in computer application.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.
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Application Guidelines
- Kericho County residents should indicate their respective wards and locations.
- Applications should be made online.
- Applicants MUST attach original scanned: National Identity cards/passport, curriculum vitae, academic and professional certificates, and other testimonials on or before Tuesday, 18th March 2025.
- Shortlisted Applicants must meet the requirements of Chapter (6) six of the Constitution of Kenya, specifically applicants must provide;
- A valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
- A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI).
- A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
- A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
IMPORTANT:
- Any application(s) sent through post or hand-delivered will NOT be accepted/considered.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- Be aware of fraudsters. Applicants are advised not to send or give money for any purpose whatsoever, including administrative or shortlisting fees. Anyone asking for money or soliciting bribes should be reported to the nearest police station.
County Government of Kericho is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.
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