Social Work Professionals Act

7. Executive Director

Edition: 2026-02-24 · In force

7. Executive Director

(1)There shall be an Executive Director of the Institute who shall be competitively appointed by the Council, and whose terms and conditions of service shall be determined by the Council in the instrument of appointment.

(2)A person shall not be appointed as an Executive Director under this section unless such person—

(a)is a registered social work professional;

(b)holds a bachelor's degree in social work from a university recognized in Kenya;

(c)has had at least eight years proven experience in social work; and

(d)meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

(3)The Executive Director shall—

(a)be the secretary to the Council;

(b)subject to the directions of the Council, be responsible for the day to day management of the affairs of the Institute; and

(c)be responsible to the Council generally for the implementation of this Act.

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Source: Kenya Law