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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY INSTITUTE

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Occupational Health and Safety Institute (OHSI) is a statutory body established under the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 36 of 2010 whose portfolio function is currently housed under the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. The main offices of the Institute are situated in Kitwe with two branches in Solwezi and Lusaka. The Institute is looking for suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following position:

1. LEGAL COUNSEL [1 POSITION]

JOB OBJECTIVE

To undertake the provision of legal services to the Institute, other relevant internal and external parties, secretarial services to the Board, in order to facilitate dispensation of justice so as to protect the interests of the Institute.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide legal opinions and advise on the interpretation of relevant statutes to provide sound advice and ensure operations of the Institute are in compliance with the law.
• Advise the Institute on new legislation and all legislative queries, amendments, repeals that may be proposed or considered.
• Review and draft of contracts, legislation, policies, rules and procedures and keep records thereof to protect the interests of the Institute and other relevant stakeholders.
• Represent the Institute in a relevant court, Commission, tribunal or other similar body in any matter where the Institute is a party or shall be affected by a decision of such a relevant court, Commission, tribunal or other similar body.
• Attend to all litigation matters including the drafting of appropriate court process, interlocutory applications and generally to safeguard the interests of the Institute and other stakeholders in all court cases to ensure that favorable
• judgments are recorded where the Institute has initiated the litigation or defends the matter.
  Prepare all case work for court litigation, mediation or ex- curia settlement which ever may occur.
• Identify and arrange appropriate witnesses for pretrial briefs internally and with external counsel where applicable.
• Review judgements, pronouncements, determination of the judicial bodies and advise the Institute on the effects of such decisions on the operations of the Institute.
• Liaising with relevant authorities and facilitate the drafting of the relevant statutory instruments, possible amendments, guidelines and other legal documents.
• Carries out secretarial duties to the Board and Committees of the Board
• Ensures compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other pieces of legislation which are related to the Institute’s operations.
• Provide custody of all records legal in nature pertaining to the Institute.
• Ensures safe custody and proper use of the Institute’s seal.
• Vets information to be released to the public.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Full Form V or Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent qualification verified and approved by Zambia Qualifications Authority.
• Bachelors of Law Degree and Post Graduate Diploma in drafting.
• Master’s degree in Law or law related field will be an added advantage.
• Have a valid practicing certificate.
• At least 8 years working experience as advocate of the High Court for Zambia.
• Experience of working in the public service or public sector as a legal practitioner for at least 3 years.
• Member of the Law Association of Zambia.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Good English communication skills – both in written and oral.
• Basic computer skills (Word processing, spreadsheets and internet).
• High level of analytic abilities.

Applications in hard copy should be accompanied by copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and daytime contact telephone numbers and three (3) traceable references should reach the undersigned not later than 9th September 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Director

Occupational Health and Safety Institute

P. O. Box 20205

KITWE