(1) The Minister responsible for health, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer, shall assign in respect of each correctional facility—
(a) a medical officer;
(b) a dentist;
(c) a consultant psychiatrist,
to be responsible generally for the medical welfare of inmates and to carry out such other duties as may be assigned under this Act or regulations.
(2) The Public Service Commission shall employ such number of staff including nurses, as are necessary for the efficient functioning of the Correctional Services.