Vacancy title:
Senior Legal Officer

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Legal, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC)

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, March 4 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

The National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) is a State Corporation established pursuant to Section 3 of the State Corporations Act, Cap. 446, through the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council Order (Legal Notice No. 170 of 1999). The Council is mandated to lead and coordinate Kenya’s multisectoral response to HIV and other syndemic diseases, working in collaboration with government institutions, development partners, civil society, and the private sector.

In fulfilling this mandate, the Council plays a central role in policy coordination, programme oversight, resource mobilization, accountability, and health systems strengthening aimed at reducing disease burden and improving population health outcomes across the country.

The Council is seeking to recruit highly motivated, dynamic, and results-oriented professionals of high integrity to fill various vacant positions on contract terms of service. These positions support strategic leadership, programme implementation, governance, finance, supply chain management, human resources, accountability, and administrative functions critical to the Council’s operations at national and regional levels.

Responsibilities

The Senior Legal Officer provides legal advisory and compliance support to the Council.

Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing legal documents; advising on contracts and agreements; supporting litigation and dispute resolution; ensuring regulatory compliance; supporting governance processes; and maintaining legal records and documentation.

Qualifications/Requirements

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications for the respective positions are invited to submit their applications on or before Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (EAT).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Successful applicants will be required to provide valid Chapter Six compliance documents in accordance with the Constitution of Kenya.

Other Details

The National Syndemic Diseases Control Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity and diversity. Qualified persons with disabilities, as well as individuals from marginalized and minority communities, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Applications may be submitted either:

In hard copy to:

The Chairperson

National Syndemic Diseases Control Council

Maktaba Kuu Building, 2nd Floor

P.O. Box 61307 – 00200

Nairobi, Kenya

OR

Electronically

Detailed job descriptions, required qualifications, and application procedures are available on the Council’s website

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Successful applicants will be required to provide valid Chapter Six compliance documents in accordance with the Constitution of Kenya.

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