Job specifications

Duties and responsibilities entail:

Assisting in providing guidance to the Council on the following duties and

responsibilities: matters of governance, Council induction and training, Updating the

Council Charter, Preparation of Council work plans, Council evaluation, Governance

audit, and Implementation of the code of conduct and ethics;

Ensuring timely circulation of Council and Committee papers and minutes;

ensuring safe custody of the Council Seal and account to the Council for its use;

Maintaining and updating the register of conflicts of interest;

Ensuring that Council members are aware of all relevant laws affecting the

organization; Formulating, drafting and facilitating publication of Legal Notices for the Council in the Kenya Gazette;

Liaising with the Registrar/Chief Executive Officer in preparation and dissemination of Council calendar of meetings;

Interpreting and advising the Council on all matters relating to the law;

Overseeing the formulation, implementation and review of the Council’s laws and

strategies on litigation and other relevant regulations;

Overseeing the implementation and review of legal agreements and contracts in

liaison with relevant departments, divisions and units and ensuring that the Council

complies with statutory and other regulatory requirements;

Overseeing the preparation of legal opinions, coordinating the preparation and

processing of legal notices and any other Gazettement;

Overseeing legal research on emerging legal issues; Providing leadership and policy direction on legal issues;

Formulating, implementing and reviewing of legal policies, strategies and procedures;

Preparing the annual budget for the Legal Department;

Coordinating governance and Legal audit process;

Interpreting laws, regulation and provide legal opinions on matters of the Council;

Identifying and managing external advocates assigned stated cases to handle/prosecute or defend;

Providing advice and legal opinions to Management and the Council on contractual

matters and any legal actions contemplated by the Council before execution;

Mentorship and coaching of the staff in the legal division;

Preparing the Budget for the legal department;

Preparing the annual procurement plan for the department.

Person specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

At least ten (10) years’ experience in a comparable and relevant position in Public or

Private Sector, three (3) years of which should be at Management level;

Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from a recognized institution;

Master of Law (LLM) degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage;

An advocate of the High Court of Kenya;

Current Law Practicing Certificate;

Certified Public Secretary (CPS K);

A Certified Governance Auditor;

Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK);

Demonstrated results in work performance;

Proficiency in computer applications; and

Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Key Competencies & Skills

Integrity

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work in a team

Conflict management skills

Risk Management skills

Resource Management skills

Coaching and mentorship skills

Governance skills

Financial management and budgeting skills

Policy development skill

Candidates interested in the above position are expected to obtain and submit with their application valid copies of clearance certificates from the following: Kenya Revenue Authority

(KRA), Higher Educations Loans Board (HELB), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission(EACC), Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) (certificate of good conduct) and Credit

Reference Bureau (CRB) during interview.

If you meet the criteria outline above, please send your application ( as one document in pdf) and attached a detailed cv, copies of National Identity card and current pay slip (certified

copy), relevant copies of testimonials and certificates, your daytime contact, and contact of three (3) referees by close of business on Monday, careers@nckenya.org

Addressed to:

Registrar/CEO

NURSING COUNCIL OF KENYA

P O Box 20056-00200

NAIROBI