Работа в России, вакансия - Lawyer • Ташкент - id354

Important Note:

The employer will be the Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan and the selected candidate is expected to work on the Ministry

Responsibilities:

• The scope of the services required from Lawyer will include:

• Development of legal framework:
• Collaborate closely with international experts to develop a robust legal framework for data protection and privacy of personal medical data in Uzbekistan' s digital health initiatives.
• Review and update the legal framework as technologies evolve and new legal challenges arise.
• Regulatory challenge analysis:
• Analyze and address key regulatory challenges in digital health, including data access, ownership, security, confidentiality, informed consent, and patient rights.
• Propose strategies to resolve potential legal conflicts between stakeholders (healthcare providers, patients, government agencies).
• Provide solutions to bridge gaps between current legal frameworks and emerging digital health technologies.
• Legal foundation for eHealth systems:
• Develop a legal foundation for the registration of all eHealth information systems and databases.
• Create clear guidelines for the legal responsibilities of entities managing eHealth systems.
• Consent form development:
• Draft and refine consent forms for the processing of personal data, ensuring alignment with legal requirements.
• Regularly review and update consent forms to reflect changes in law and digital health practices.
• Develop clear, user-friendly consent forms to improve patient understanding and participation in data-sharing initiatives.
• Employment contract amendments:
• Propose amendments to employment contracts for healthcare workers to incorporate provisions related to data confidentiality, accountability, and consequences of breaches.
• Establish standard contract clauses regarding digital health systems usage and compliance.
• Personal data protection requirements:
• Define specific requirements for personal data protection within national eHealth systems.
• Ensure compliance with both national and international privacy laws, advising on relevant data protection practices.
• Standardized data protection requirements:
• Establish standardized data protection requirements for information systems used in healthcare institutions.
• Ensure consistency in data protection measures across all digital platforms within healthcare institutions.
• Legal expertise and guidance:
• Provide legal expertise and guidance to the DHMU on all matters related to data protection, privacy, and regulatory compliance within the digital health landscape.
• Advise on emerging legal risks related to the adoption of new digital health tools or platforms.
• Monitoring legal developments:
• Monitor legal developments and evolving regulations related to data protection and privacy.
• Anticipate how changes in law may affect digital health strategies and recommend adjustments.
• Provide timely updates to the DHMU on new legal obligations or compliance requirements.
• Stakeholder collaboration:
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, healthcare institutions, and technology providers.
• Facilitate discussions between stakeholders to align legal and regulatory expectations.
• Assist in drafting agreements, memorandums of understanding (MoUs), or contracts with stakeholders in digital health projects.

• The successful offeror shall meet the following minimum qualification criteria. Not meeting these criteria automatically lead to disqualification from the recruitment process:

• Master' s degree in relevant field.
• Proficiency in Uzbek and English.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant field. At least 3 years of experience working in the healthcare sector.

• EVALUATION CRITERIA:

  General qualification:

• Master' s degree in a relevant field such as law (Jurisprudence) or Social Sciences with extensive research experience in e-governance (holding additional professional education or advanced training programs in relevant fields is beneficial).
• Years of experience with demonstrated success in meeting legal requirements for e-government in the social sector.
• Years of experience in developing guidelines and regulations concerning data protection and confidential medical data.

• Other experience:

• Previous experience working with eHealth information systems and their implementation is preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of emerging technologies and their potential applications in healthcare.

• Other skills:

• Proficiency in handling, analysing guidelines and regulations, and writing comprehensive reports.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and demonstrate effective leadership qualities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex legal challenges within the digital health landscape.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and provide clear legal guidance.