Job description

RMS

is a state-owned company established by the Government of Rwanda with a mandate of managing end to end health supply chain for Rwanda;RMS Ltd mission is to be the leading health supply chain institution in Africa which ensures availability and affordability of quality assured health commodities by 2030. RMS Ltd.’s vision is A Thriving Rwanda: Where everyone has the health resources, they need to live a long and fulfilling life. Our comprehensive supply chain management ensures that healthcare providers have the resources they need to deliver quality care.;To achieve this mandate and become the leading health commodities supply chain agency in Rwanda and beyond, RMS is committed to ensuring timely access to quality medical products through an enhanced, sustainable, and efficient supply chain system.;RMS Ltd seeks to recruit qualified candidates for the following positions:

Role Overview

Role Overview

• Rwanda Medical Supply (RMS) is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Legal Affairs Officer to join our Legal team. In this role, the Legal Affairs Officer will play a key role in assisting the organization in complying with laws and regulations whileconducting business and minimizing litigation risks in general.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities

• Providing legal advice and assistance to management and internal departments/Directorates.
• Assist management in understanding legal risks and mitigating those risks
• Review of company internal policies and standard operation procedures.
• Assist the company in monitoring the implementation of applicable laws, regulations and internal policies.
• Provide legal advice and consultation and written opinion to RMS and its staff if required.Interpret laws, instructions, regulations, and procedures to the Company staff and management
• Solve any legal matter related to contracts that may arise with other parties and internally within the Company.
• Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations in general.
• Any other duties assigned by the Manager or the Chief Legal Officer

Major Requirements

Candidate Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB)
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates who hold a master’s degree in law, or a Diploma in Legal Practice.
• Reporting:

How to apply

All applications

Interested candidates should send their application documents (in one PDF document) including Application letter, Curriculum Vitae, copy of ID, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter, names of three referees as well as their emails and telephones.;All applications are to be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd through the following email address: recruitment@rms.rw