Section 8: Staff of the Agency.

(1) The Director-General shall be
(a) appointed by the President;
(b) answerable to the Board;
(c) a person qualified as a medical scientist for not less than fifteen years; and
(d) experienced in matters concerning HIV and AIDS.
(2) The Director General shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Agency who shall be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Agency.
(3) The Director-General shall be the Chairman of the National Council on AIDS
(4) The Director-General shall hold office for a period of 4 years in the first instance and may be re-appointed for a further period of 4 years and no more, on such terms and conditions as may be determined, from time to time by the President.