Officer, Litigation & Compliance at a Visionary Healthcare Management Organisation - Deloitte Human Capital Consulting

Deloitte Human Capital Consulting - Our client is a visionary healthcare management organisation at the forefront of modernizing and elevating secondary healthcare delivery in Imo State, Nigeria. Recently reconstituted to enhance operational efficiency and administrative excellence, this dynamic institution is committed to ensuring that residents across the state have access to affordable, high-quality healthcare services. By leveraging innovative management practices and strategic oversight, they are reshaping the landscape of public healthcare, fostering an environment where both patients and healthcare professionals thrive.

They are recruiting candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Officer, Litigation & Compliance

Location: Owerri, Imo
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Officer, Litigation & Compliance will be responsible for supporting the organisation’s legal and compliance functions, including managing healthcare litigation matters, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mitigating legal risks.
• The role will be responsible for case management, legal documentation, compliance monitoring, and training to safeguard organisational interests and uphold healthcare standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing healthcare-related litigation cases, including preparing and filing legal documents, liaising with external counsel, and tracking case progress.
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of compliance programmes, policies, and procedures to ensure adherence to healthcare laws and regulations.
• Monitor regulatory changes, legal developments, and industry standards, advising on implications for the organisation’s healthcare operations.
• Maintain comprehensive records of legal proceedings, compliance audits, risk assessments, and regulatory filings.
• Prepare detailed reports and updates on litigation, compliance activities, and risk management for senior management.
• Provide guidance to staff on legal and compliance matters, including training on relevant healthcare regulations and organisational policies.
• Participate in internal audits and investigations to identify and address compliance gaps.
• Assist in responding to regulatory inquiries, inspections, and investigations.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure integrated compliance across all organisational functions.
• Promote a culture of legal and regulatory awareness throughout the organisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Legal Studies, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years’ professional experience in legal practice, litigation support, or compliance, preferably in healthcare or public health.
• Strong understanding of healthcare litigation processes, regulatory frameworks, and compliance standards.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience in preparing legal documentation and managing case files.
• Ability to interpret and apply healthcare laws and regulations.
• Experience in training or capacity-building on legal and compliance topics is an advantage.
• Must be a resident of Imo State or open to relocation.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online