The Board Management and Legal Services office at the Social Health Authority (SHA) is responsible for providing Board Secretarial and related services to the Board of Directors, advice to the Board and management, and ensuring effective and efficient management of contracts, agreements, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), as well as compliance with policy, legal, and regulatory frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Board Secretariat Services: Assist the Chief Executive Officer in providing secretariat services to the Board. Arrange the business of the Board’s meetings, keep records of the proceedings of the Board, and perform other duties as the Board may direct.
Governance & Training: Provide guidance to the Board on their roles and responsibilities and on matters of governance. Assist the Board in carrying out Board induction and training, updating Board and Committee Charters, preparation of Board work plans, Board evaluation, governance audits, and implementation of the Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Minutes & Papers: Ensure timely preparation and circulation of Board and Committee papers and minutes.
Legal Advisory & Opinions: Provide advice on legal and corporate matters to the Board through interpretation and writing of legal opinions.
Custodianship: Act as the custodian of the organization's seal and account to the Board for its use. Maintain and update the register for conflict of interest.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure Board members are aware of all relevant laws affecting the organization. Ensure annual returns are promptly filed with relevant authorities.
Legal Representation: Coordinate and ensure representation of the Authority in courts or other judicial authorities.
Contracts & Agreements: Draft and review leases, contracts, licensing frameworks, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), and other legal documents to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and the Authority’s policies.
Stakeholder Liaison: Liaise with the Attorney General, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders on all legal matters.
Audits & Mwongozo: Ensure legal audit compliance is carried out to confirm compliance with relevant statutory requirements. Oversee the implementation of Mwongozo (the Code of Conduct) at the Authority.
Policy Formulation: Formulate, draft, and facilitate gazettement of declared and suspended facilities, rules, regulations, and directives issued by the Authority.
Strategic Planning: Participate in the formulation and development of the Authority’s Strategic Plan, including monitoring and evaluating work plans relating to the formulation of an enabling legal and regulatory framework aimed at protecting member contributions.
Strategic Leadership: Provide technical leadership and strategic direction in the development, implementation, and evaluation of professional legal services.
Intellectual Property: Protect SHA's rights, privileges, and interests in intellectual property and other product innovations.
Qualifications and Experience Required
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a university recognized in Kenya.
Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
At least five (5) years of experience as a Corporation Secretary or in a similar governance role.
A member in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK).
Membership in the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
Proficiency in computer applications.
Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Social Health Authority (SHA) recruitment portal at recruitment.sha.go.ke.
You can also access the application link directly here: Apply Now.
