Overall Responsibility
A Legal Officer reports to the Registrar and shall be responsible to assist and advice the Council Management on legal matters.

Required Qualifications
a) Bachelor degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution who has successfully completed one year internship with five (5) years work experience in relevant field.
b) Must be a registered advocate.

Specific Responsibilities
a) Advisor to his immediate supervisor
b) Advise management on legal matters
c) Preparation of legal forms and documents for the Council
d) Represents the Council in courts of law
e) Drafting legal documents as may be required by the unit
f) Scrutinize and advice on the draft amendments to the Act
g) Recommends improvements in Council’s regulations in line with Act
h) Assists in the interpretation of laws and other legal documents
i) Performs any other duties assigned by the Registrar.

Tenure and Remuneration
A competitive salary will be offered to the right candidates for the posts. The staff will be employed on 2 years ‘renewable contracts.

MODE OF APPLICATION
Application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including e-mail address or day time contact telephone number, together with photocopies of certificates, names and contacts of two referees should be submitted by registered mail to under-mentioned by 5th June 2015.
Only short-listed candidate meeting the above criteria will be contacted.
Application letter should be addressed to:
Registrar,
Pharmacy Council,
Mandela Road – External Mabibo,
P.O. BOX 31818,
DAR ES SALAAM