Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 07, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Legal and Contract Manager
Rwanda Medical Supply Limited is a large scale corporation created and owned by the Government of Rwanda. RMS ltd objective is to ensure the availability of medicines, medical supplies, and consumables in the right quantity, with the acceptable quality, to the right place and customers, at the right time and with optimum cost to the Rwandan population.

Job advertisement for vacant positions in Rwanda Medical Supply Limited (RMS Ltd)
RMS Ltd is a State-owned company created by the Government of Rwanda with the mandate of managing the end-to-end health supply chain for Rwanda. RMS Ltd provides pharmaceuticals and health commodities towards 5 rights: the right patient, the right drug/dose, the right cost, the right route, and the right time. The vision of RMS Ltd is to ensure quality and timely availability of all health commodities to the public through a cost-efficient, sustainable and effective supply chain. Drugs will be available throughout the country through an economical and financially sustainable supply chain that can meet current and future need and manage increasing complexity RMS Ltd is looking for qualified, dedicated & experienced individuals to fill the following position:

The Legal and Contract Manager's task is to ensure consistent management of all contracts. S/he will be responsible for examining, and analyzing contracts on behalf of RMS. His/her duties will include researching a contract's terms, alerting parties to renewals or extensions.
The Contract Manger's role in the contract development process requires close collaboration with various departments.

Tasks and responsibilities
• Review, record, file and archive all contracts and other legal documentation on behalf of RMS;
• Monitor contracts and move forward with close-out, extension or renewal according to what's best for RMS;
• Create and maintain or serve as the point of contact for matters concerning contracts;
• Maintain records for correspondence and documentation in relation to established contracts and those in progress;
• Communicate and present information to User Department about all contract-related matters;
• Solve any contract-related problems that may arise with other parties and internally with the Institution itself.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Law is required. A Masters of laws and a Diploma in Legal Practice will be an added advantage. At least 5 years of relevant experience required in contracts management, having worked in procurement/supply chain will be an added advantage and with maximum age of 35 years old.

Knowledge and technical skills required
• Teamwork and the ability to work with a variety of people at all levels
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and strong understanding of agreements
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of legal terminology
• Must have strong computer skills and knowledge of common programs such as Microsoft Office
• Capable of professionally managing confidential information
• Exemplify creative problem-solving abilities
• Has strong negotiation and mediation skills
• Possesses superior attention to detail in order to spot inconsistencies in contracts
• Computer skills (Microsoft offices, etc)

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidates should send their application documents (in one PDF document) including Curriculum Vitae, copy of ID, copies of education certificates, names of three referees as well as their emails and telephones.
All applications are to be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd through the following email address: recruitment@rmsltd.rw 
Deadline for application: Friday,14th October, 2022 at 5:00 pm.
NB:
• Only applications sent via the above e-mail shall be considered;
• Only Candidates with the right qualifications and relevant experience shall be shortlisted and contacted;
• Incomplete applications shall be rejected.

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