Kenyatta University Hospital Warns Public About Fake Job Recruitment Scams
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) has issued a warning to the public after discovering fake job advertisements circulating online, falsely claiming to offer employment opportunities at the facility.
In a statement released on Thursday, October 9, the hospital’s management explained that con artists have been sending fraudulent job offers to unsuspecting Kenyans through a fake email address pretending to represent the hospital.
The fake messages have been inviting people to apply for various positions, giving the impression that the hospital is carrying out a large recruitment exercise.
KUTRRH clarified that the email in question is not associated with the hospital in any way and emphasized that the information being spread online is completely false.
“It has come to the attention of Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital that there is a fake job advert circulating online asking applicants to send their details to a fraudulent email address.
Please be advised that this email is not linked to the hospital,” the statement read.
The hospital urged members of the public to remain cautious and avoid engaging with such messages. “We wish to caution the public not to respond to, share, or provide any personal details or money to individuals or email addresses claiming to offer employment opportunities at KUTRRH through unofficial channels,” the hospital added.
The management further reminded job seekers that all official job openings at the 650-bed facility are only announced through the hospital’s verified communication platforms or through official government websites.
“For anyone seeking clarification or verification of any job advert, we urge you to reach out to the hospital through the official contact details provided on our website,” KUTRRH advised.
This warning comes just two months after a similar alert was issued by the National Employment Authority (NEA), which had also been targeted by fraudsters spreading false recruitment notices.
In a statement released on Monday, August 11, NEA warned Kenyans to ignore fake announcements circulating on social media and other online platforms, stressing the importance of confirming the authenticity of any job offer before submitting applications.
The authority highlighted that scammers often take advantage of desperate job seekers by demanding money or personal information.
“The NEA cautions the public against individuals pretending to be recruiters.
At the moment, there are no job openings within the authority,” the statement said. “All genuine job advertisements are published exclusively on the official NEA website and the NEA Integrated Management System (NEAIMS).”
Both institutions have urged the public to stay vigilant, verify all job-related information through official sources, and report any suspicious activity to prevent falling victim to employment scams targeting unsuspecting Kenyans.
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