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Principal Legal Officer
2026-11-12T11:58:11+00:00
Digital Health Agency
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Healthcare
Legal, Civil & Government
KES
MONTH
2026-12-01T17:00:00+00:00
8

The Digital Health Agency (DHA) is a government body dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery through the integration of cutting-edge digital technologies. Our mission is to enhance healthcare accessibility, improve patient outcomes, and ensure data security by developing and maintaining a comprehensive digital health ecosystem across Kenya.

  • Formulating, developing and reviewing regulations of the Agency’s legal policies and procedures;
  • Advising on legal matters;
  • Drafting contracts and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and other legal documents on behalf of the Agency;
  • Initiating required legislation amendments for the promotion of the Agency’s activities;
  • Coordinating external legal mandates to investigate and resolve potential legal issues with regard to financial instruments issued by donors;
  • Liaising with external lawyers and the Attorney General on legal matters and operations;
  • Facilitating compliance with all legal requirements by the Agency;
  • Coordinating the undertaking of field visits and investigation missions;
  • Ensuring undertaking of research on legal issues falling within the Agency’s mandate;
  • Coordinating preparation of legal reports;
  • Attending court on behalf of the Corporation Secretary.
  • Proficiency in computer applications
  • Cumulative period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience three (3) of which of which should have been at the grade of Senior Legal Officer or in a comparable position;
  • Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Agency for Legal Education;
  • Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate;
  • Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and in good standing;
  • Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer applications;
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
postgraduate degree
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Vacancy title:
Principal Legal Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Legal, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Digital Health Agency

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, December 1 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Digital Health Agency (DHA) is a government body dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery through the integration of cutting-edge digital technologies. Our mission is to enhance healthcare accessibility, improve patient outcomes, and ensure data security by developing and maintaining a comprehensive digital health ecosystem across Kenya.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 108

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

Application Link: https://mratibu.dha.go.ke/login

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Job Info
Job Category: Advertising jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, December 1 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 12-11-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 12-11-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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