Legal Services Unit
The Legal Services Unit oversees the Medical Stores Department's day-to-day legal affairs and ensures the institution adheres to relevant laws and regulations. Comprising highly skilled Senior Legal Officers, the unit plays a vital role as the liaison between MSD and the Office of the Attorney General.
Key responsibilities of the Legal Services Unit include:
- Advisory
Providing legal advice and support to the Board of Trustees, various departments, and units to ensure MSD operates within its legal framework and safeguards its reputation from potential risks. - Reviewing Legal Documents and Internal Regulations
As a supply chain institution, MSD interacts with a wide range of international and local stakeholders, and the Legal Services Unit ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations. - Vetting Agreements
Ensuring that all agreements entered into by MSD are legally sound and in the institution's best interest. - Monitoring Corporate Legal Compliance
Overseeing compliance with applicable laws and regulations to ensure MSD's operations remain legally secure. - Case Management
Managing and overseeing any legal cases involving MSD. - Coordinating Board of Trustees and Executive Management Meetings
Providing secretarial services to the Board of Trustees meetings by diligently conducting all scheduled and unscheduled Board activities. Further, the Unit is responsible for playing the role of secretary in all Executive Management Team (EMT) Meetings.