Legal Officer
Legal Officer
Job Details
Post: Legal Officer Salary Scale: UHI 4 LEG Number of Posts: One (1) Reports to: Senior Legal Officer Work Hours: 8 Employment Type: Full-time Duty Station: Kampala – UHI Headquarters, Mulago Base Salary: Not Disclosed
Background
Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) is established by the Uganda Heart Institute Act CAP 258 as an Autonomous Government Entity to undertake and coordinate the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease in Uganda. UHI intends to recruit competent people in various departments, to enhance its human resource capacity and support the effective delivery of specialised cardiovascular services.
Job Purpose
The Legal Officer shall provide legal support and advisory services to ensure that the Institute operates within the law.
About the Uganda Heart Institute
Established in 1988, the Uganda Heart Institute is a super specialized institution and the sole National Referral Facility for heart diseases in Uganda. Mandated by the Uganda Heart Institute Act, UHI operates as an autonomous body governed by a dedicated Board of Directors, with the mission to provide preventive, promotive and clinical cardiovascular services and to conduct research and training in cardiovascular science. Guided by the core values of Excellence, Innovation, Transparency, Professionalism and Confidentiality, UHI is expanding specialized cardiac care across Uganda through new infrastructure and Regional Heart Centres. As a Legal Officer, you will support this mission by ensuring the Institute operates within the law — a unique opportunity to practise law at the heart of Uganda's national cardiovascular response.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and support on all matters relating to the Institute's operations.
- Interpret and apply laws, rulings, and regulations applicable in Uganda.
- Ensure that all contracts and agreements are legally sound and align with the Institute's interests.
- Ensure the organization complies with statutory obligations (e.g., URSB, URA, NSSF, UIA, etc.).
- Keep the organization updated with changes in Ugandan laws and regulations.
- Guide the formulation and review of internal policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, reports, and briefs.
- Support corporate governance practices of the organization in line with applicable regulations, standards and laws.
- Maintain and manage legal records, contracts, and statutory documents.
- Conduct training and sensitization on legal issues for staff, especially around labor laws, ethics, and compliance.
Qualifications, Skills and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
- Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre (LDC), Uganda.
- Work Experience: 12 months.
Application Procedure
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under-listed positions. Eligible persons should address their applications including:
- Cover letter
- Copies of academic/professional certificates and transcripts
- Certificates of registration and valid practicing licenses where applicable
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- O Level Certificates
- A level certificates (where applicable)
- Copy of the National Identity Card
- Evidence of work experience where required
Applications should be addressed to:
Executive Director, Uganda Heart Institute, P.O. Box 37392, Kampala.
Applications can also be hand delivered to Uganda Heart Institute Headquarters, Mulago – Kampala. Online applications should be sent to the UHI official recruitment mail: erecruitment@uhi.go.ug.
Applications which will be submitted or mailed without complete attachments or any applications which will be sent on any other mail addresses other than one mentioned above, will not be accepted. Applications both physical and online, must be received not later than 5:00 pm on 11th November 2026.
Summary
- Job Category: Legal
- Job Type: Full-time
- Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, November 11 2026
- Duty Station: Kampala | Kampala
- Date Posted: Monday, October 12 2026
- No of Positions: 1
- Application Link: Apply Now