Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has asked Kenyans to ignore
a social media post purporting that the facility is recruiting people to fill
several positions.
The hospital stated that the job advertisement being shared
on social media is fake.
“This fake job post is designed to mislead job seekers and
may attempt to collect personal information or demand payment for processing
fees,” the hospital said.
KNH noted that it never asks for payment at any stage of
recruitment.
“Always verify job openings through our official website (http://knh.or.ke). Stay vigilant and share this
message to protect others from fraud,” the hospital urged.
The job post indicated that there are 735 jobs available in
14 positions.
It listed the positions as registered nurse, medical
assistant, office secretary, IT officer, security guard, store keeper,
cleaners, lab technician, orthopaedic trauma technologist, emergency medical
technologist, public health officer, theatre nurse and community development
officer.
The post asked interested candidates to send their
applications to the hospital not later than April 20, 2025, applying once and
for a single position.
The caution by KNH came barely hours after the Technical
University of Kenya dismissed reports that the institution had temporarily
been closed over financial challenges.
The university said a letter purportedly written to members
of staff and student fraternity informing them of the closure is fake.
“Treat this document circulated online as fake. The
University has not been closed. Classes
and normal operations are on,” the institution said.
The letter dated April 17, 2025, stated that the closure
follows the declaration of insolvency by the management and the institution's
financial crisis.
It said the Technical University would be closed with effect
from Monday, April 21.
“The university will remain closed for three months or until
a satisfactory agreement has been reached on the way forward. During this, you
will not be allowed within university premises,” it said.
“We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work towards resolving the institution’s financial challenges.”
