Salary $7,716,512 per annum
JOB PURPOSE
Under the general direction and management of the Senior Assistant Attorney General, the Assistant Attorney-General provides advice and guidance on a range of legal matters to support the work of Ministers and Cabinet/Financial/Permanent Secretary in the strategic management of a discrete ministry.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Conducts a range of complex legal research to provide legal guidance and support in furtherance of the mission critical functions of the Ministry and its subjects;
- Provides legal support to the Ministry and its subjects in the preparation of Cabinet Submissions and Drafting Instructions in respect of items on the legislative programme;
- Provides legal advice to the Ministry on all areas of law;
- Assists in the preparation of Bills for tabling and provide legal support in the preparation of the Minister’s Briefs;
- Follows-up and provides updates on legal matters and attends hearings on behalf of the Ministry;
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB);
- Legal Education Certificate;
- Six (6) years progressive experience at the Bar.
Kindly visit the Ministry of Health & Wellness’ website (www.moh.gov.jm) for additional details on
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than May 13, 2025, to:
Director
Senior Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
40 Knutsford Boulevard
Kingston 5
The Ministry of Health thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.