Legal Officer
Uganda Heart Institute
Location
Kampala
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
entry
Deadline
November 11, 2026
Category
Other
Job Description
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
- Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre (LDC), Uganda.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and support on all matters relating to the Institute’s operations.
- Interpret and apply laws, rulings, and regulations applicable in Uganda.
- Ensure that all contracts and agreements are legally sound and align with the Institute ’s interests.
- Ensure the organization complies with statutory obligations (e.g., URSB, URA, NSSF, UIA, etc.).
- Keep the organization updated with changes in Ugandan laws and regulations.
- Guide the formulation and review of internal policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, reports, and briefs.
- Support corporate governance practices of the organization in line with applicable regulations, standards and laws.
- Maintain and manage legal records, contracts, and statutory documents.
- Conduct training and sensitization on legal issues for staff, especially around labor laws, ethics, and compliance.
How to Apply
UHI intends to recruit competent people in various departments, to enhance its human resource capacity and support the effective delivery of specialised cardiovascular services. Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under-listed positions. Eligible persons should address their applications including a cover letter, copies of their academic/professional certificates and transcripts, certificates of registration and valid practicing licenses where applicable, curriculum vitae (CV), O. Level Certificates, A. level certificates (where applicable), copy of the National Identity Card and evidence of work experience where required, to the Executive Director, Uganda Heart Institute, P.O. Box 37392, Kampala. Applications can also be hand delivered to Uganda Heart Institute Headquarters, Mulago – Kampala. Online applications should be sent on the UHI official recruitment email [email protected]. Applications which will be submitted or emailed without complete attachments or any applications which will be sent on any other email addresses other than one mentioned above, will not be accepted. Applications both physical and online, must be received not later than 5:00 pm on 11th November 2026.
