General Manager, Legal Services at the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) is a body corporate established by Decree No. 35 of 1999 Its core mandate is to provide access for all Nigerian and legal resident to effective, quanlitative and affordable healthcare without financial barriers

The organisation is currently realigning itself for the challenges of a president mandate and the global drive for the attainment of Universal Health Coverage. In this regard, it requires the services of well driven, resourceful and suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Manager, Legal Services

Ref. No.: NHIS/GM/011
Location: Abuja

Functions

• Proffering legal advice to Top Management and Council.
• Interpretation of legal documents/instruments and statues (Laws & Guidelines).
• Monitoring and verification of corporate status of legal entities accredited or registered with the scheme and other legal entities involved in any transaction with the scheme.
• Advice Boards of Trustees of communities under the scheme.
• Drafting of contracts and agreements.
• Legal representation and monitoring of all court actions and or Alternative Disputes Resolution (ADR) on behalf of the scheme.
• Ensuring compliance with the statutory requirements and provisions of the guidelines of the scheme by stakeholders such as Health Maintenance organisations, Healthcare Provider, Banks, Insurance companies Brokers etc.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• LL.B, BL / Post-graduate qualification(s) in Law is an advantage.
• 5 years experience in Senior Managerial positions.
• A minimum of 8 years work experience in a Law firm or corporate environment .
• Knowledge and work experience in a Public sector environment.
• An understanding of Banking Operations, the Socio-Political environment and Nigeria's Health Insurance Industry is essential.

Skills:

• Advance Legal skills
• Strategic planning skills
• Decision making skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skill
• Advocacy skills
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Presentation skills.
• Leadership skills
• Networking skills
• Negotiation skills
• Delegating skills
• Conflicting resolution skills
• Decision making skills

Application Closing Date
10th March, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send ten (10) comprehensive copies of written application and curriculum vitae (CV) with relevant documents to:

The Executive Secretary/CEO,
National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS),
Plot 297, P.O.W Mafemi Crescent,
Off Solomon Lar Way, Utako,
Abuja.