• Job Title: Legal Framework Review Consultant for the National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) – Kenya

• Location: US Pharmacopeia, Kenya Remote

• Job Type: Temporary, Mid-Senior Level

About the Company:

US Pharmacopeia (USP) is a scientific, independent, nonprofit organization that has been committed to creating trust in the safe supply of quality medicines since 1820. They are a public health organization that uses strict scientific and quality standards to protect patients and improve global health. They are working towards building trust in the global supply chain to ensure that the medicines people rely on are available when needed and work as expected.

About the Job:

The USAID PQM+ program is looking for a legal consultant to review the legal arrangements and statutes that establish and guide the functioning of the National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) in Kenya. The consultant will provide advice on optimizing them with a view to streamlining NQCL’s operations, especially the implementation of NQCL’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities/Tasks:

1. Review the laws governing the establishment of NQCL, its functions, and its role in medical product regulation.
2. Identify any gaps and/or overlaps relating to point #1 above and in relation to other institutions in Kenya.
3. Review and present the legal situation of the equivalent institution(s) in comparable jurisdictions.
4. Propose and consult relevant stakeholders to provide insight, recommendations, and information on legal and administrative frameworks and instruments needed for a desired NQCL.
5. Develop a draft Bill to set up or amend or improve the current law to suit the recommended structure for NQCL.
6. Seek stakeholders’ feedback and finalize the draft Bill for submission to the Ministry of Health.
7. Work according to the agreed scope, budget, and timeline and produce high-quality deliverables.

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Outputs:

1. Brief inception report.
2. Initial report on the review of existing laws, gaps/ overlaps, and practice in comparative jurisdictions.
3. Brief recommendations including stakeholder views and recommendations.
4. Initial draft bill.
5. Final draft bill.

Skills and Competencies Required:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution.
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
3. Evidence of similar/ related tasks undertaken.
4. Advanced qualifications in drafting are desirable.
5. Basic knowledge of the pharmaceutical/ regulatory/laboratory field is desirable.
6. Experience working with or consulting for government entities is desirable.
7. Communication and facilitation skills in diverse settings.
8. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and professional skills in interacting with government and development partners.
9. Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory.

Time Frame for the Work:

The level of effort for the work is 20 days to be conducted within a timeframe of approximately four (4) months between March and June 2023.

Application Procedure:

If you are interested in this consulting work, please provide the following:

1. A cover letter demonstrating how you meet the criteria described above.
2. Your hourly consultancy fees in Kenya Shillings are inclusive of all taxes.
3. Your availability to do the work during the specified period.
4. A copy of your Curriculum Vitae, showing previous similar and relevant work.
5. Names and contact details for three professional references.

Closing Date:

The closing date for applications is 20 March 2023. Applications should be submitted to Toni.Jones@usp.org, at GPH_Procurement@USP.org. When submitting your application, please write, “Review of Legal Framework of the National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) Consultant – Kenya” in the email subject line.”