Legal Officer II at MUHAS

Organization: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Position: Legal Officer II (Contract basis – 2 years)

Job Overview:
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) is seeking applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to fill the position of Legal Officer II on a contract basis. The Legal Officer II will be responsible for handling legal documents, correspondences, and routine legal matters for the university.

Entry Qualifications:

• Holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized University or College.
• Completion of a one (1) year internship or attendance at the Law School of Tanzania.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handle documents and correspondences of assigned cases.
• Deal with all legal routine correspondences addressed to the University.
• Assist in drafting prescribed legal documents and forms.
• Liaise with the head of Legal Unit regarding legal matters.
• Follow up on documents and proceedings in courts.
• Offer Legal Opinions to the Head of Unit in all legal matters.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Salary Scale: PGSS 7

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR THE POST:

• Applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania not more than 45 Years of Age.
• Attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) including contact details.
• Title of the position applied for must be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope.
• Attach relevant copies of certificates, transcripts, and other supporting documents.
• Provide three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
• Certificates from foreign countries should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU), National Accreditation Council for Technical Education (NACTE), or National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
• Consideration should be given to the recognition and registration of Colleges/Universities by Government Authorities.
• Women are highly encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the date of the interview.
• Applicants with special needs/disability should indicate.
• Retired individuals from the public service should not apply.
• Presentation of forged certificates and other information will lead to legal action.
• Deadline for receiving applications is 20th March 2024.

Send applications to:

THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR – PLANNING, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION,
MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES (MUHAS),
P.O. BOX 65001,
DAR ES SALAAM