- The Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) invited applications from health and other professionals to fill 23 vacant positions
- KNH explained the application process for interested and suitable applicants and announced a deadline to submit CVs
- Career development expert Simon Ingari told TUKO.co.ke that candidates must ensure they meet the minimum requirements
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The Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has advertised 23 career opportunities for Kenyan professionals in various fields.
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The vacancies range from entry-level to senior-level positions for job seekers.
What is the application process for KNH jobs?
In an advertisement published in the government newspaper MyGov on Tuesday, December 2, the national referral hospital asked interested and qualified individuals to submit their academic and professional documents by Monday, December 22, 2025.
“Kenyatta National Hospital is a government state corporation whose vision is to be a world-class referral hospital in the provision of innovative and specialised healthcare. The hospital seeks to recruit dynamic, highly motivated, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the following vacant positions,” the advertisement reads.
KNH noted that suitable candidates should download and fill out the job application form on its website.
The form, a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and academic certificates should be submitted to the chief executive officer.
“All those interested in the above positions and who meet the minimum requirements are requested to download and fill out the application form available at the KNH website. The application form, together with a detailed CV indicating qualifications, experience, current responsibilities, copies of testimonials and certificates, which must be serialised, should be sent on or before Monday, December 22, 2025, to the CEO, KNH, P.O. Box 20723-00202, Nairobi, or dropped off at the hospital’s central registry located at the KNH administration block,” it explained.
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Which vacancies did KNH advertise?
- Chief medical specialist (pediatric).
- Chief medical specialist (obstetrics & gynaecology).
- Chief medical specialist (pathology).
- Medical specialist (orthopaedic surgery – hand).
- Medical specialist (gastroenterology/hepatologist).
- Medical specialist (plastic surgery).
- Medical specialist (radiology).
- Medical specialist (cardiothoracic surgery).
- Assistant cardiac technologist.
- Senior principal clinical psychologist.
- Senior principal nutrition and dietetics officer.
- Senior principal health information officer – three positions.
- Senior principal nursing officer.
- Assistant clerk of works.
- Therapy radiographer.
- Occupational therapist – five positions.
- Chief manager, monitoring and evaluation.
What should Kenyan job seekers do?
Simon Ingari, a career development associate, told TUKO.co.ke that candidates should ensure they meet the minimum requirements before submitting their applications.
He advised applicants to use a specific cover letter, tailored to suit each vacancy.
“Government jobs in Kenya are highly competitive. You must meet the minimum requirements exactly as advertised. Your CV should be position-specific; do not use a generic letter,” he stated.
Ingari can be reached via cv@oyk.co.ke.
Which other institutions advertised jobs?
In related news, the Kenya Water Institute advertised 21 job vacancies.
At the same time, the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) announced 100 job opportunities.
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) also declared 296 vacancies for artisans, technologists and other professionals.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
