The Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC) is a body corporate established under the Allied
Health Professionals Act. Cap. 296 to provide for the regulation, supervision and control of the
Allied Health Professionals and to provide for the establishment of a Council to register and license
the Allied Health Professionals in Uganda and for related matters.
Pursuant to Section 14(1) of the Allied Health Professionals Act Cap. 296 and Policy No. 3.4.2 of
the Allied Health Professionals Council Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual, as
amended, 2020. The Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC) invites applications from
suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts at its offices located at Plot 973,
Block 220, Kiwatule–Naalya Road, Kampala.
1. Position Senior Legal Officer
Ref. No. AHPC/HR/REC/03/2026/27/01
Salary Scale AHPC – AC3
Reports to Registrar
Duty Station Kampala
Type of Employment Contract.
Job Summary: To provide legal Services and counsel to the Council.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Represent the Council in Courts of Law
Prosecute cases on behalf of the Council in the Magistrate and High Court of Uganda.
Provide legal advice in respect of interpretation and compliance with the AHP Act,
Regulations and other statutory instruments
Provide advice on legal corporate matters and ensure compliance with other laws of
Uganda.
Provide legal guidance to staff and Council on the operationalization of AHP Act.
Draft legal documents and other legal correspondences
Participate in review of existing legislations governing the operations of Council and
advice on areas of amendment.
Maintain and regularly update the disciplinary Register of Council, Investigate, and
prepare sermons of cases for prosecution in line with Court procedures and relevant
laws and Regulations,
Prepare progress reports on cases where the Council has interest,
Conduct legal audits on decisions to ensure that all legal aspects of any decisions are
fully considered,
Conduct legal research and prepare reports on any legally complex issues to ensure that
the Council has full information about the legal implications of any decisions,
Coordinate the drafting and participate in the review of existing legislation governing
the operations of Council and advice on areas for amendment (review of the AHP Act
and regulations).
Support Council planning, budgeting processes, and account for Council and
stakeholders’ resources,
Prepare, submit and File copies of periodic reports
KEY Outputs:
Council represented in Courts of law
Guided compliance to AHP Act, regulations and statutory instruments.
Legal advice tendered to Council
Legal documents and contracts drafted
Cases investigated and prosecuted in courts of law
Court cases attended to
Legal audits conducted
Disciplinary Committee proceedings instituted
Council planning, budgeting processes supported and Council and stakeholder’s
resources accounted for
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate should possess;
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must have an Honours Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized awarding
University/Institution; accredited by the Law Council.
Must have a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Bar Course) from a recognized
awarding Institution.
Must be an Advocate with a valid Annual Practicing Certificate.
Added advantage:
A Master’s degree in Law, or relevant field.
Training or certification in contract management, and Alternative Dispute Resolution,
corporate governance, or public procurement law.
WORK EXPERIENCE
At least five (5) years’ relevant professional working experience, preferably with
significant experience in-house legal practice, corporate, regulatory/Institution or firm
environment.
Demonstrable experience in contract drafting and negotiation, Board affairs and corporate
governance, regulatory compliance, legal risk management and dispute resolution.
Legislative drafting and Minute recording.
Experience in managing external counsel and complex legal matters.
Experience in advising senior management and/or boards on complex legal and strategic
issues.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Technical
i. Legal Advisory services and statutory interpretation
ii. Regulatory compliance, enforcement and professional discipline
iii. Litigation dispute and case management
iv. Legislative drafting, legal research and policy development
v. Corporate governance and statutory compliance
vi. Legal risk assessment and mitigation
vii. Contract drafting, negotiation and management
viii. Professional ethics, integrity and sound judgement.
Behavioral:
i. Analytical and critical thinking
ii. Attention to detail and accuracy
iii. Confidentiality and integrity
iv. Effective written and Oral Communication
v. Decision making and problem solving
vi. Result oriented and accountability
vii. Team work and stakeholder relationship management
Mode of Application:
Interested applicants should submit their application letters together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) in
three (3) copies, three (3) recent coloured passport-size photographs, copy of a valid National Identity Card,
certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts and professional qualifications, and signed recommendation letters from three referees NOT relatives; including their names and telephone contacts.
Applications should be addressed to the Registrar, Allied Health Professionals Council. Delivered physically to the AHPC Secretariat or sent electronically via email info@ahpc.go.ug.
Deadline for submission and receipt of applications shall be by close of business 24th November 2026; 5:00P.M EAT.