Senior Legal Officer

• PositionSenior Legal Officer
• CompanyAllied Health Professionals Council (AHPC)
• LocationKampala
• Job typeContract
• ExperienceAt least 5 years
• ClosingApplications close on 24 November 2026. Official wording: “by close of business 24 th November 2026; 5:00P.M EAT”.

AHPC is a statutory body established under the Allied Health Professionals Act, Cap. 296. It regulates, supervises and controls allied health professionals, including their registration and licensing. Official organisation website.

The Senior Legal Officer provides legal services and counsel to the Council, including litigation, statutory interpretation and regulatory compliance. The role also supports legislative review, corporate governance and legal risk management.

• Represent the Council in courts and prosecute cases in the Magistrate and High Courts.
• Advise on interpretation and compliance with the Allied Health Professionals Act, regulations and other laws.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence, including contracts.
• Review legislation and advise on amendments to laws governing the Council.
• Maintain the Council's disciplinary register and investigate cases for prosecution.
• Prepare progress reports on cases and conduct legal audits of Council decisions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare reports on complex matters.
• Support Council planning, budgeting and accountability for resources.

• Honours Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a recognized, Law Council-accredited institution.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Bar Course).
• Enrolled as an Advocate on the High Court of Uganda Roll.
• Valid annual practicing certificate issued by the Law Council of Uganda.
• A relevant master's degree or training in contract management, ADR, governance, legislative drafting, data protection or procurement law is an added advantage.

Stated in the advert: AHPC – AC3.

Submit an application letter and detailed CV in three copies. Include three recent coloured passport-size photographs and a copy of a valid National Identity Card. Attach certified academic certificates, transcripts and professional qualifications. Include signed recommendation letters from three referees who are not relatives, with names and telephone contacts. Address the application to the Registrar, Allied Health Professionals Council and deliver it to the Secretariat or email it to [email protected] by the stated deadline.

Applications close on 24 November 2026. Official wording: “by close of business 24 th November 2026; 5:00P.M EAT”.

Read the original employer advert.

Apply through the official recruitment route

• Checked on 7 November 2026 against Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC)'s official advert.
• Closing date confirmed as 24 November 2026. NextRoleHub closes the listing at 23:59 Kampala time that day.
• The application link goes to the employer's own page or email. Applying is free; report anyone who asks for money.
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