General Manager, Legal Services Ref. No.: NHIS/GM/011 at National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)

Functions

• Proffering legal advice to Top Management and Council.
• Interpretation of legal documents/instruments and statues (Laws & Guidelines).
• Monitoring and verification of corporate status of legal entities accredited or registered with the scheme and other legal entities involved in any transaction with the scheme.
• Advice Boards of Trustees of communities under the scheme.
• Drafting of contracts and agreements.
• Legal representation and monitoring of all court actions and or Alternative Disputes Resolution (ADR) on behalf of the scheme.
• Ensuring compliance with the statutory requirements and provisions of the guidelines of the scheme by stakeholders such as Health Maintenance organisations, Healthcare Provider, Banks, Insurance companies Brokers etc.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• LL.B, BL / Post-graduate qualification(s) in Law is an advantage.
• 5 years experience in Senior Managerial positions.
• A minimum of 8 years work experience in a Law firm or corporate environment .
• Knowledge and work experience in a Public sector environment.
• An understanding of Banking Operations, the Socio-Political environment and Nigeria's Health Insurance Industry is essential.

Skills:

• Advance Legal skills
• Strategic planning skills
• Decision making skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skill
• Advocacy skills
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Presentation skills.
• Leadership skills
• Networking skills
• Negotiation skills
• Delegating skills
• Conflicting resolution skills
• Decision making skills