Legal Clerical Officer

Legal Clerical

NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD

VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF CLERICAL OFFICER- PROVIDENCIALES

SCOPE

This is a senior professional position, which has corporate wide responsibility for all legal matters arising in connection with the administration of the National Health Insurance Programme.  The Legal Counsel is the legal advisor to the NHIB.  HE or she is required to manage a variety of legal matters impacting the administration of the National Health Insurance scheme, appear in all courts and tribunals on behalf of the NHIB to play a key role in the identification and management of legal risk issues risk issues across the organization.  He/she is deemed to be performing satisfactorily when the outputs for this position are achieved.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and opinions on all matters required by the Board, its divisions and departments
• Review and draft contracts, leases,  conveyances, bonds, securities, bill of sale, mortgages, deeds of variation, deeds of release and other legal documents.
• Recover contribution and all monies owing to the National Health Insurance Board.
• Attend the National Appeals Tribunal and conduct appeals on behalf of the Board.
• Liaise with external Attorneys with respect to the litigation portfolio including the preparation of briefs to external counsel.
• Assist with the provision of training in the understanding of the National Health Insurance Ordinance.
• Drafting in association with the office of the Attorney General, new or amending legislation, and regulations, reciprocal and other agreements, etc.
• Legal scrutiny of instructions, leaflets, etc.; in-so-far as they explain or interpret the provisions of National Health Insurance Plan.
• Advising on matters of genera law, which may arise in connection with administration of oaths and affirmation; property transfer and terms of service of service.
• Submit Monthly Reports to Executive Management on all legal activities
• Initiate Prosecutions and Prosecute Employer and Self-employed arrears.
• Interpret the National Health Insurance Board Ordinance and Regulations for all staff on a needs basis.
• Assess and advise on all eligibility of beneficiaries.
• Interpret other Ordinances as it relates to the registration and benefits of NHIB beneficiaries.
• Draft legal opinions for advancement to the Chief Executive Officer on all matters arising under the Legislation.
• Conduct ongoing training on the National Health Insurance Board Legislation.

Person specification

• A Law Degree, a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and designation Attorney at Law.
• At least five (5) years post qualification experience to acquire the necessary competencies to effectively respond to the challenges of the job.
• Solid competencies in legal drafting, Litigation, Opinion writing and legal research
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point etc.)
• Excellent team player with team building skills
• Excellent writer and oral communication skills
• Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and to work under pressure

Salary

Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience.