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General Counsel — Healthcare

Aga Khan University Hospital · Nairobi, · Onsite · KSh500,000 - KSh900,000/month
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Position Overview

Location: Nairobi,
Compensation: KSh500,000 - KSh900,000/month
Experience: 8+ years
Position: Senior
Type: Job
Practice Area: Corporate Law
Remote: No
Posted:
Deadline: Jul 31, 2026

Job Description

Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi seeks a General Counsel to lead its legal department. Oversee medical malpractice defence, regulatory compliance, employment matters, and procurement for one of East Africa's premier teaching hospitals.

Responsibilities

Lead the hospital's legal department. Manage medical negligence litigation portfolio. Advise on healthcare regulatory compliance and licensing. Oversee contract management for medical equipment and supplies procurement.

Requirements

LLB degree, LLM preferred. 8+ years PQE with at least 3 in healthcare or corporate. Strong leadership and management skills. Knowledge of health sector regulations.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

Compensation

KSh500,000 - KSh900,000/month

Practice Area

Corporate Law

Position

Senior

Required Skills

Healthcare law, Medical negligence, Legal department management, Regulatory compliance

Industry

Healthcare

Bar Admission Requirements

Bar Admission Required: Yes

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Aga Khan University Hospital Hiring Team

Email: hr.nairobi@aku.edu

Application Deadline

July 31, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

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