The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC’s but abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendments; It is the oldest Constitutional Commission and its mandate has expanded over the years.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Served for a minimum period of eight (8) years, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Senior, Social Welfare Officer, CSG 9 and above or in a comparable and
• relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines;- Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Mental Health, Anthropology, Counseling or other equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Be fully conversant with government policy on social welfare and rehabilitation; and
• Demonstrated personal competence and administrative capability.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assistant Director Social Welfare will be stationed at the Prisons Headquarters or Regional Commander’s Office. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Assisting the Deputy Director Social Welfare in formulating, implementing, coordinating and supervising social welfare programmes;
• Coordinating both Government and Non-Governmental organizations involved in social work and delivery of welfare care services;
• Coordinating policy and managing any donor funded support;
• Procuring and distributing education, recreational materials and equipment;
• Assisting in coordinating the general administrative duties, drawing up budgets; and
• Dealing with human resource matters.