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:-

• Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Principal, Social Welfare Officer, CSG 8 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 a high degree of professional and administrative capability in the general organization and management of social welfare function and personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Director Social Welfare will be the head of the division and will be answerable to the Commissioner General of Prisons. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Assisting the Commissioner General of Prisons in policy implementation in matters related to rehabilitation programmes;
• Coordinating the formulation, development and implementation of social welfare policies; and
• Managing any donor funded support via the division, prisoners and staff welfare matters in the whole county.