Zamra
ZAMBIA MEDICINES REGULATORY AUTHORITY
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ZAMRA wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons who are
ambitious, innovative, energetic and performance-driven to fill in vacant positions.
About Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority
ZAMRA wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons who are ambitious, innovative, energetic and performance-driven to fill in vacant positions.
About Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority
The Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) was set up by the Medicines and Allied
Substances Act (No. 3) of 2013 as a statutory body responsible for medicine and allied
substances regulation in Zambia.
ZAMRA’s vision is to be a leader and centre of excellence in regulation of medicines and allied
substances. Its mission is to protect and enhance public and animal health through the
regulation of medicines and allied substances
1. LEGAL OFFICER (1)
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide legal support to the Authority in compliance with the provision of the law and in
accordance with Authority Policies in order to protect the Institutions interests.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the Legal Manager/Board Secretary with:
a) To Provide legal advice on the operations of the Authority to ensure that there is compliance with the law;
b) Representing the Authority in civil litigation matters and preparation of court documents;
c) Preparing legal opinions and guidance on changes and developments in legislation,
regulations, guidelines and practices affecting the operations of the Authority;
d) Foster compliance by reviewing and drafting contracts, agreements, policies and other
legal documents as required;
e) Ensuring best practices are adopted and guidelines complied with, and that all
activities comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations;
f) Providing efficient and effective legal risk management support in form of monitoring
and compliance with internal policies and relevant legislation;
g) Attending to prosecution of offences under the Medicines and Allied Substances Act
No. 3 of 2013 to enforce compliance with the law; and
h) Prepare and escalate reports to the Legal Manager/Board Secretary
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Full Form V/Grade 12 School Certificate with five (5) ‘O’Levels with credit or better,
including Mathematics and English;
Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB);
Advocate of the High Court with a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience;
Member of the Law Association of Zambia with a valid Practicing Certificate
COMPETENCIES/ATTRIBUTES
Excellent Knowledge of High Court and Supreme Court Rules;
Good advocacy skills;
Good trial court skills;
Legal drafting Skills;
computer literate;
interpersonal skills;
integrity;
confidentiality;
analytical skills;
Analytical thinking; and
Conceptual thinking
Applicants who meet the above qualifications MUST:
Submit a signed application letter accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae including
three (3) traceable referees and day time telephone numbers and contact address.
• Certified and validated copies of Academic and Professional Certificates.
• All applications should reach the undersigned not later than 14th October, 2022.
Apply to: The Director – General
Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority,
Plot No. 2350/M, Off Kenneth International Airport Road,
P.O. BOX 31890,
LUSAKA