Kenyatta National Hospital Flags Fake Job Advert Declaring 735 Vacancies
The undated letter, now circulating widely on social media, falsely claimed the hospital was urgently recruiting nurses, IT officers, lab technicians, and more. Shockingly, the fake notice asked applicants to send their credentials by April 20, 2025.
However, KNH has officially dismissed the letter as fake.
In a statement posted on Sunday, April 20, via their verified X account, the hospital warned the public of falling victim to job fraud.
“Please note that KNH never asks for payment at any stage of recruitment. Always verify job openings through our official website,” read the official statement.
“Stay vigilant and share this message to protect others from fraud,” it added.
The Fake Letter Promised False Hope
The bogus letter targeted desperate job seekers by listing openings in critical departments, including:
- Emergency medical services
- Nursing and IT
- Public health and security
- Clerical and technical roles
It even mentioned positions for cleaners, storekeepers, and theatre nurses. These details made the scam look legitimate to many unsuspecting Kenyans.
What’s more, it urged applicants to send their documents urgently—fueling panic and a rush to apply.
Scammers Targeting Through SHA Too
KNH isn’t the only institution affected.
Just a day earlier, on Saturday, April 19, the Social Health Authority (SHA) also flagged a similar fake job ad. That post falsely claimed SHA was hiring in 20 departments, including interns, drivers, lab techs, and counsellors.
The fake notice was crafted to look official. It claimed SHA was hiring to support universal healthcare across Kenya.
But the SHA immediately clarified: no such recruitment is ongoing.
A Word of Caution to All Job Seekers
This trend of fake job posts is growing. It’s preying on unemployed Kenyans looking for honest work. Worse, the scammers often demand application fees or use the ads to steal personal information.
KNH is urging Kenyans to only rely on official hospital websites and verified government portals.
Job seekers must avoid unknown email addresses, verify job ads, and never pay for recruitment processing.
Let’s stay alert—and protect each other from these dangerous fraud
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Kenyatta National Hospital Flags Fake Job Advert Declaring 735 Vacancies
