Lagoon Hospital was first established in 1986 with Lagoon Hospital Apapa, now the flagship hospital, followed by Lagoon Hospital Ikeja and Lagoon Hospital Victoria Island. The Group has since added 2 new locations: Lagoon Clinics in Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja and Lagoon Specialist Suites in Victoria Island bringing a total of 5 locations to date. Lagoon Hospitals pioneer advanced medical care in Nigeria and are committed to the highest standards of professionalism and service. The hospitals are equipped to perform all forms of surgical procedures including those that are only possible at very few specialised hospitals in the United Kingdom and USA and they continue to invest in high quality specialty services.
Lagoon Hospitals is driven by a single thrust, to provide the best standards of patient care. It is this passion that has led to the development of unique specialties across medical disciplines, within the Lagoon Hospitals Group. These specialties include orthopedics & Trauma, General Surgery, Critical Care, Medical & Surgical Oncology, Urology, Cardiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Pediatrics.
Lagoon Hospitals are part of the Hygeia group, Nigeria’s foremost private integrated healthcare services provider, which also has Hygeia Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO), Hygeia Community Health Care and Hygeia Foundation within the group.Job Summary:
The manager must possess strong initiative, as well as excellent management and leadership skills and strong business acumen with a view to protecting and safeguarding the interest of the Company
Key Duties/Responsibilities
Provides advisory services to senior management on a variety of issues regarding legal risk compliance corporate governance, data protection and company secretariat ·
Supports the development and leading of internal audit and corporate compliance programs.
Executes the delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies and priorities.
Evaluate and manage pre-litigation disputes; · Support the development and execution of litigation strategy, manage discovery obligations, manage outside counsel, determine proper case disposition, and monitor litigation budgets expenses.
Maintaining proper corporate interactions with the relevant local, state and federal governmental bodies, legislatures and the community at large.
Participate in significant internal investigations.
Ensure information flow to internal and external stakeholders are reliable, correct and approved in line with regulatory requirements and business sustainability at all times.
Prepares reports on the operation and progress of compliance, and risk management efforts on a regular basis.
Tracks relevant legislation and regulations that may affect the Company’s business and advises the business in relation thereto.
Reviews, updates, and develops Company data privacy and security policies and procedures, working closely with the Chief Information Security Officer, and all other appropriate stakeholders, including Finance and commercial business leads.
Cooperate with Data Protection Compliance Organization (DPCO) and act as a contact point for DPCO on issues relating to data processing.
Job Specifications:
Education Qualification: Minimum of BACHELOR OF LAWS (LL. B) from reputable Academic Institution
Professional Qualification: BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR OF THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA (BL)
Experience (Dimension & No of years): Must have at least 9-11 years at the bar,
3-5 years managerial experience.
Certifications in Data Protection, Risk Management and Company Secretariat will be an added advantage
Prior experience working in or with healthcare facilities (e.g., hospitals, clinics, or pharmaceutical organizations).
KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS
Excellent writing and presentation skills.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion.
Sufficient knowledge of information technology and data management systems is required.