SSA Legal Health Expert for Legal Mapping of Core Capacities Under Joint External Evaluation - Namibia (Namibian Nationals Only)

Overview

Provide legal and technical expertise to support the Ministry of Health and Social Services with the legal mapping of relevant instruments for International Health Regulations implementation.

Tasks Summary

• Conduct legal mapping of all existing laws, regulations, and policies relevant to IHR (2005) implementation.
• Draft the NIPH Layperson Bill as an autonomous entity and draft amendment Bills to the Public and Environmental Health Act, 2015, and other laws.
• Review and analyze national laws, policies, and regulations related to public health and health emergency management.
• Identify legal and institutional gaps affecting IHR implementation.
• Conduct consultations with relevant institutions, stakeholders, and partners.
• Develop a draft legal framework and propose necessary amendments to the Public and Environmental Health Act, 2015, and other laws.
• Present draft outputs for review and validation.
• Finalize all documents based on feedback and validation meetings.
• Prepare Cabinet Memorandum.
• Provide technical input and clarification to MoHSS and drafters during the Cabinet Committee on Legislation (CCL) review.
• Work and revise the Bill based on CCL recommendations.
• Submission and Drafting of the Bill by Legislative Drafters, MOJLI.

Experience Requirements

• At least 2 years' experience in legal or policy analysis, preferably in the health sector.
• Proven experience in conducting legal mapping or developing regulatory frameworks for health institutions.
• Sound knowledge of the International Health Regulations (2005) and One Health approach.
• 10 years or more experience in legal or policy analysis, preferably in the health sector (desirable).
• Demonstrated experience working with government ministries and international health organizations (desirable).
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills (desirable).

Qualification Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Laws, or related field.
• An advanced degree Master's qualification or a Post Graduate in Legislative Drafting would be an added advantage.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Expert knowledge of spoken and written English language is required.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Work Modality:

Remuneration: Rate: NOB Step1 N$80,330.33 per month for a period of 6 months