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Founded in December 2011, University of Health and Allied Sciences is among the youngest public universities in Ghana.  University of Health and Allied  has a student population of almost  2,100 and employees numbering approximately 390 made up of academic and senior administrative employees, as well as other support staff.

The vision of University of Health and Allied Sciences is to provide quality educational opportunities to students and healthcare professionals, advance knowledge through scholarship and research and provide patient care and services that improve health and quality of life.

Job Description

Job Title: Legal Counsel (Senior Level Administrative Position)

The University of Health and Allied Sciences invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Legal Counsel, to take effect from 1st August, 2017.

Reporting to:   Registrar

Duties:
The applicant will be responsible for:

• Liaising with the University’s “retainers” in the conduct of its legal business.
• Representing the University in court and ensuring efficient handling of disputes and negotiations.
• Drafting of contracts and agreements.
• Assisting the University in complying with various legal requirements.
• Preparing opinions, reports and memoranda on various legal issues.
• Performing other duties as may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor.

Required Skills or Experience

The applicant must possess:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree and a professional law qualification.
• Minimum of five (5) years working experience after pupilage.

How to Apply

An applicant is required to submit a complete application pack to the

Registrar,
University of Health and Allied Sciences,
PMB 31,
Ho, Ghana (Hard copy);

or [email protected] (Soft copy).

The application dossier should contain the following:
Completed application form (UHAS UAB Form 2) for Senior Level Administrative Positions available at the University’s website: www.uhas.edu.gh/staff-employment-forms
A detailed and up to date Curriculum Vitae and copies of educational and other professional certificates.
Vision Statement of up to 3-pages (font size 12, single spacing) indicating how one intends to use the period in office to address relevant issues that will ensure that the University achieves its vision and mission.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date:
Applications should reach the Registrar not later than the close of day on Friday, May 26, 2017 to:

The Registrar/Secretary to University Council University of Health and Allied Sciences P. M. B 31 Ho OR by attachment to [email protected]