Job Vacancies at Kenyatta National Hospital – Locum Basis

Job Vacancies at Kenyatta National Hospital

Job Vacancies at Kenyatta National Hospital

Kenyatta National Hospital is a Government State Corporation whose vision is to be a world-class referral hospital in the provision of innovative and specialized healthcare. The Hospital seeks to engage interested and qualified individuals on locum basis for the Job Vacancies at Kenyatta National Hospital listed below. Applicants must demonstrate diligence, commitment, and a positive attitude.

Jobs at Kenyatta National Hospital

  1. Medical Officers – 15 Posts
  2. Critical Care Nurses – 50 Posts
  3. Theatre Nurses – 30 Posts
  4. Neonatal Nurses – 20 Posts
  5. Paed ICU Nurses (PICU) – 20 Posts
  6. Nephrology Nurses – 20 Posts
  7. Paediatric Nurses – 40 Posts
  8. General Nurses – 40 Posts
  9. Oncology Nurses – 20 Posts
  10. Palliative Care Nurses – 5 Posts
  11. Trauma (A/E) Nurses – 30 Posts

Medical Officers – 15 Posts

Job Vacancies at Kenyatta National Hospital

LC/01/09/2025

Applicants will be required to meet the following minimum qualifications:

  • Medical Officer positions – Must hold a Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) & a valid Practicing License from KMPDC.
  • Specialized Nursing positions – Must hold a Higher Diploma in the relevant area of specialization, Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing & a valid Specialist Practicing License from NCK.
  • General Nurse positions – Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing & a valid Practicing License from NCK
  • Possess a certificate in ACLS and BLS

Critical Care Nurses – 50 Posts

Job Vacancies at Kenyatta National Hospital

LC/02/09/2025

Applicants will be required to meet the following minimum qualifications:

  • Medical Officer positions – Must hold a Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) & a valid Practicing License from KMPDC.
  • Specialized Nursing positions – Must hold a Higher Diploma in the relevant area of specialization, Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing & a valid Specialist Practicing License from NCK.
  • General Nurse positions – Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing & a valid Practicing License from NCK
  • Possess a certificate in ACLS and BLS

Theatre Nurses – 30 Posts – LC/03/09/2025

Job Vacancies at Kenyatta National Hospital

Applicants will be required to meet the following minimum qualifications:

  • Medical Officer positions – Must hold a Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) & a valid Practicing License from KMPDC.
  • Specialized Nursing positions – Must hold a Higher Diploma in the relevant area of specialization, Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing & a valid Specialist Practicing License from NCK.
  • General Nurse positions – Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing & a valid Practicing License from NCK
  • Possess a certificate in ACLS and BLS

Neonatal Nurses – 20 Posts – LC/05/09/2025

Job Vacancies at Kenyatta National Hospital

Applicants will be required to meet the following minimum qualifications:

  • Medical Officer positions – Must hold a Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) & a valid Practicing License from KMPDC.
  • Specialized Nursing positions – Must hold a Higher Diploma in the relevant area of specialization, Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing & a valid Specialist Practicing License from NCK.
  • General Nurse positions – Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing & a valid Practicing License from NCK
  • Possess a certificate in ACLS and BLS

Paed ICU Nurses (PICU) – 20 Posts – LC/06/09/2025

Job Vacancies at Kenyatta National Hospital

Applicants will be required to meet the following minimum qualifications:

  • Medical Officer positions – Must hold a Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) & a valid Practicing License from KMPDC.
  • Specialized Nursing positions – Must hold a Higher Diploma in the relevant area of specialization, Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing & a valid Specialist Practicing License from NCK.
  • General Nurse positions – Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing & a valid Practicing License from NCK
  • Possess a certificate in ACLS and BLS

Nephrology Nurses – 20 Posts

Job Vacancies at Kenyatta National Hospital

LC/07/09/2025

Applicants will be required to meet the following minimum qualifications:

  • Medical Officer positions – Must hold a Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) & a valid Practicing License from KMPDC.
  • Specialized Nursing positions – Must hold a Higher Diploma in the relevant area of specialization, Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing & a valid Specialist Practicing License from NCK.
  • General Nurse positions – Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing & a valid Practicing License from NCK
  • Possess a certificate in ACLS and BLS

Paediatric Nurses – 40 Posts – LC/09/09/2025

Job Vacancies at Kenyatta National Hospital

Applicants will be required to meet the following minimum qualifications:

  • Medical Officer positions – Must hold a Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) & a valid Practicing License from KMPDC.
  • Specialized Nursing positions – Must hold a Higher Diploma in the relevant area of specialization, Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing & a valid Specialist Practicing License from NCK.
  • General Nurse positions – Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing & a valid Practicing License from NCK
  • Possess a certificate in ACLS and BLS

General Nurses – 40 Posts – LC/10/09/2025

Job Vacancies at Kenyatta National Hospital

Applicants will be required to meet the following minimum qualifications:

  • Medical Officer positions – Must hold a Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) & a valid Practicing License from KMPDC.
  • Specialized Nursing positions – Must hold a Higher Diploma in the relevant area of specialization, Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing & a valid Specialist Practicing License from NCK.
  • General Nurse positions – Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing & a valid Practicing License from NCK
  • Possess a certificate in ACLS and BLS

Oncology Nurses – 20 Posts – LC/11/09/2025

Job Vacancies at Kenyatta National Hospital

Applicants will be required to meet the following minimum qualifications:

  • Medical Officer positions – Must hold a Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) & a valid Practicing License from KMPDC.
  • Specialized Nursing positions – Must hold a Higher Diploma in the relevant area of specialization, Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing & a valid Specialist Practicing License from NCK.
  • General Nurse positions – Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing & a valid Practicing License from NCK
  • Possess a certificate in ACLS and BLS

Palliative Care Nurses – 5 Posts – LC/12/09/2025

Job Vacancies at Kenyatta National Hospital

Applicants will be required to meet the following minimum qualifications:

  • Medical Officer positions – Must hold a Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) & a valid Practicing License from KMPDC.
  • Specialized Nursing positions – Must hold a Higher Diploma in the relevant area of specialization, Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing & a valid Specialist Practicing License from NCK.
  • General Nurse positions – Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing & a valid Practicing License from NCK
  • Possess a certificate in ACLS and BLS

Trauma (A/E) Nurses – 30 Posts – LC/13/09/2025    

Job Vacancies at Kenyatta National Hospital

Applicants will be required to meet the following minimum qualifications:

  • Medical Officer positions – Must hold a Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) & a valid Practicing License from KMPDC.
  • Specialized Nursing positions – Must hold a Higher Diploma in the relevant area of specialization, Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing & a valid Specialist Practicing License from NCK.
  • General Nurse positions – Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing & a valid Practicing License from NCK
  • Possess a certificate in ACLS and BLS

 


How to Apply for Jobs at Kenyatta National Hospital

If your background and competencies match the specifications of the positions above, please apply online via:  recruitment@knh.or.ke.

For all applications, please indicate the subject as follows: JOB APPLICATION – [JOB REFERENCE NUMBER]. 

Please note that you have to attach the Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and a valid Practicing License ONLY.

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The deadline for the receipt of all applications is 26th September 2025.

Please note:

  • Kenyatta National Hospital does not charge any fees forthe  application.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
    • Successful candidate (s) will be required to submit the documents listed below to comply with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:
    • Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
    • Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (for university graduates only)
    • Tax Compliance Certificate from the KRA
    • Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission
    • A report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. KNH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and youth, women, and people living with disability are encouraged to apply.


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