THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR, CORPORATION SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR LEGAL SERVICES JOB GRADE ‘KM-2’ IN THE KENYA MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS & DENTISTS COUNCIL, EQUIVALENT TO JOB GROUP ‘T’ IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE (1 POSITION)
The Corporation Secretary and Director Legal Services will be responsible to the CEO/Registrar for the overall coordination and management of the Corporation Secretary and Legal Services Directorate.
- JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
The duties and responsibilities will entail: –
- Provide guidance to the Council on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance;
- Coordinate the Council Induction and training, updating of Board and committee charters, preparation of board work plans, board evaluation, Governance audit and implementation of the code of conduct and ethics;
- Ensure timely preparation and circulation of Council and Committee papers;
- Ensure timely circulation of the Council and Committee minutes;
- Provide secretariat services to the Council (Board of Management);
- Establishing and managing the Council’s register of Codes, regulations, rules, guidelines and laws;
- Be the custodian of the seal of KMPDC and account to the Council for its use;
- Maintain and update the register of conflict of interest;
- Ensure that Council Members are aware of all relevant laws affecting the organization;
- Facilitate effective communication between the Council and the shareholders;
- Ensure that annual returns are promptly filed with the relevant authorities;
- Provide guidance on Governance and adherence to statutory obligations;
- Custodian of all contracts;
- Advising KMPDC management on legal issues;
- Legal security of Council assets;
- Defend the institution in legal suits; and
- Drafting and reviewing institutional contracts.
- PERSONS SPECIFICATION:
- At least ten (10) years of relevant experience five (5) of which must have;
- Been in a Senior Management Position or a comparable position in the public or private sector;
- Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Medicine, Dentistry, Law, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Medicine, Dentistry, Law or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Leadership Course/Corporate Governance lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution;
- Registration by a relevant and recognized regulatory or professional body (CPSK);
- Current and valid practicing license by a relevant and recognized regulatory body where it is applicable;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Met the requirements of chapter six of the constitution; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
- KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
i. Strong Communications and Reporting skills;
ii. Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
iii. Conflict management;
iv. Mentoring coaching and leadership skills;
v. Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi-task;
vi. Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams; and
vii. Planning and analytical skills.