Kenyatta National Hospital is hiring for several locum positions. The application deadline is tomorrow, 26th September 2025, so act fast.
1. Medical Officers: LC/01/09/2025 - 15 Positions
Medical officers will be required to diagnose, treat, and follow up on patient care at the hospital.
Key Requirements
1. Bachelor of Medicine
2. Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
3. Valid Practicing License from KMPDC
4. Possess a certificate in ACLS and BLS
2. Critical Care Nurses: LC/02/09/2025- 50 Positions
CCNs will work in high dependency units, intensive care units, and other acute care sections. They will be in charge of handling patients who are critically ill and require close monitoring.
3. Theatre Nurses: LC/03/09/2025 - 30 Positions
Theatre nurses will be stationed at the surgical units and operating theatres. They will be responsible for preparing the surgery room and ensuring a smooth surgery process by anesthetists and surgeons.
4. Neonatal Nurses: LC/05/09/2025 -20 Positions
Neonatal nurses will be in charge of providing care to newborns, especially those needing close monitoring.
5. Paediatric ICU Nurses: LC/06/09/2025 - 20 Positions
Paediatric nurses will be stationed at the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit. They will be caring for children with life-threatening illnesses who need close monitoring.
6. Nephrology Nurses: LC/07/09/2025 - 20 Positions
These nurses will be in charge of caring for patients with renal disorders and those receiving dialysis.
7. Paediatric Nurses: LC/09/09/2025 - 40 Positions
Paediatric nurses will be in charge of providing care to children admitted to the paediatric wards.
8. General Nurses: LC/10/09/2025 - 40 Positions
General nurses will provide patient care across the surgical, medical, and outpatient departments.
Key Requirements
1. Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing
2. Valid Practicing License from NCK
3. Certificate in ACLS and BLS
9. Oncology Nurses: LC/11/09/2025 - 20 Positions
Oncology nurses will provide care to patients receiving cancer treatment.
10. Palliative Care Nurses: LC/12/09/2025 - 5 Positions
These nurses will provide end-of-life care and holistic support for patients with terminal illnesses.
11. Trauma (A/E) Nurses: LC/13/09/2025 - 30 Positions
These nurses will be stationed at the Emergency Department. They will be responsible for managing emergency cases and critical injuries.
Key Requirements For Specialized Nursing Positions
- Higher Diploma in the relevant area of specialization
- Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Nursing
- Valid Specialist practicing License from NCK
- Certificate in ACLS and BLS
How To Apply
Interested candidates should apply by sending their CV, application letter, and valid practicing license to recruitment@knh.or.ke.
Candidates are required to include the following subject line when applying: JOB APPLICATION – [JOB
REFERENCE NUMBER].


