Senior Legal Officer

Pharmacy Council is a body corporate established under the Pharmacy Act Cap. 311 responsible for regulation of pharmacy practices including issuance of licenses and permits to pharmacy businesses in Tanzania. The Council has the following vacancies for which suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply.

Position : Senior Legal Officer
Duty Station : Dar es Salaam
Reports to :Registrar

Overall Responsibility
A Legal Officer reports to the Registrar and shall be responsible to assist and advice the Council Management on legal matters.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution who has successfully completed one year internship with five (5) years work experience in relevant field.

Must be a registered advocate.
Specific Responsibilities
Advisor to his immediate supervisor
Advise management on legal matters
Preparation of legal forms and documents for the Council
Represents the Council in courts of law
Drafting legal documents as may be required by the unit
Scrutinize and advice on the draft amendments to the Act
Recommends improvements in Council's regulations in line with Act
Assists in the interpretation of laws and other legal documents
Performs any other duties assigned by the Registrar.
Tenure and Remuneration
A competitive salary will be offered to the right candidates for the posts. The staff will be employed on 2 years 'renewable contracts.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including e-mail address or day time contact telephone number, together with photocopies of certificates, names and contacts of two referees should be submitted by registered mail to under-mentioned by 5th June 2015.
Only short-listed candidate meeting the above criteria will be contacted.
Application letter should be addressed to:
Registrar,
Pharmacy Council,
Mandela Road - External Mabibo,
P.O. BOX 31818,
DAR ES SALAAM