Responsibilities

1. Legal Consultation and Compliance

   • Provide internal legal consultations and advice to ensure compliance with national healthcare laws and regulations.

2. Contract Management

   • Formulate advice and review all contract agreements to protect the hospital's interests and ensure legal compliance.

3. Contract Negotiations

   • Participate in contract negotiations, monitor implementation of legal clauses, and ensure legal integrity of all documents.

4. Litigation Management

   • Initiate legal procedures against entities or individuals threatening hospital rights, and oversee their implementation, reporting to hospital management.

5. Representation and Legal Proceedings

   • Represent the hospital before legal authorities and courts, consulting relevant legal bodies regarding legal actions involving the hospital.

6. Human Resources Support

   • Assist Human Resources in drafting and revising employment contracts, ensuring alignment with Kuwaiti Labor Laws.

7. Legal Reporting and Advice

   • Prepare legal reports and advice on various hospital-related issues, including investigations and corrective actions against employees.

8. Performance Reporting and Risk Assessment

   • Submit performance reports with recommendations to address shortcomings, conduct periodic risk assessments, and develop action plans.

9. External Legal Liaison

   • Liaise with external legal offices for cases involving the hospital, ensuring efficient performance and representation.

10. Legal Compliance

    • Monitor legal license procedures, services, and expansion projects to ensure compliance with national laws.

11. Employee Guidance and Representation

    • Guide employees through legal issues and accompany them to legal hearings and proceedings.

12. Correspondence and Documentation

    • Correspond with relevant governmental bodies and maintain legal documents required by law.

13. Record Keeping

    • Maintain records of all necessary legal documents and provide them as required by authorized individuals.

14. Reporting to CEO

    • Take assignments and provide reports to the CEO as necessary.

15. Legal Research and Review

    • Continuously review laws, regulations, and resolutions pertinent to the hospital, interpreting them for management.

16. Safety Standards

    • Ensure compliance with safety standards, including occupational and patient safety regulations.

17. Miscellaneous Duties

    • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Direct Reporting Authority.

18. Quality and Patient Safety

    • Ensure adherence to quality and patient safety practices.

19. Promotion of People-Centered Care

    • Promote people-centered care and inclusive health in alignment with organizational mission.

20. Equitable Care

    • Promote equitable and accessible care for patients and families with special needs.

21. Analysis and Reporting

    • Prepare forecasts, quarterly summaries, and review statistical and audit reports, conducting analysis and interpretation as required.