Section 8: Appointment of the Director-General.

1 There shall be appointed by the president, on the recommendation of the Minister, a Director-General for the Commission who shall be-
a a qualified medical or health practitioner with at least 15 years post qualification experience in blood transfusion and administration;
b the chief executive officer and accounting officer of the Commission; and
c responsible for the execution of the policies and administration of the Commission.

2 The Director-General shall hold office for a term of 4 years and may be reappointed for another term of 4 years and no more.

3 The office of the Director-General shall become vacant if-
a he resigns his office; or
b the President is satisfied that it is not in the interest of the Commission or the public for him to continue in office as a Director-General.