Job Advertisement for Locum Positions at Kenyatta National Hospital

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is a Government State Corporation whose vision is to be a world-class referral hospital in the provision of innovative and specialized healthcare. As a leading national referral, teaching, and research hospital, KNH plays a central role in the delivery of advanced medical care in Kenya and beyond. The institution now seeks to engage interested and qualified individuals to serve on a locum basis in various specialized and general cadres.

Applicants for these temporary but highly demanding assignments must demonstrate professional diligence, unwavering commitment, and a consistently positive attitude. This advert outlines in detail the available positions, the reference numbers, the number of vacancies, and the responsibilities that each role entails.

The deadline for receiving applications is 26th September 2025.

Available Positions

1. Medical Officers

Reference Number: LC/01/09/2025
Number of Positions: 15
Terms of Engagement: Locum

Medical Officers will form a critical part of the multidisciplinary healthcare delivery team. Their primary mandate will be to ensure timely diagnosis, effective treatment, and comprehensive follow-up care for patients across various hospital departments. They will be expected to work closely with nurses, allied health professionals, consultants, and other medical specialists in a high-pressure referral hospital environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting patient consultations, both scheduled and emergency.
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests to guide treatment decisions.
• Prescribing and monitoring the effectiveness of medications and therapies.
• Managing acute and chronic conditions across surgical, medical, pediatric, and emergency units.
• Participating in clinical rounds and case reviews with senior consultants.
• Ensuring accurate documentation in patient records in line with KNH’s medical protocols.
• Contributing to patient education and counseling on treatment plans, lifestyle changes, and preventive measures.
• Supporting interns and junior medical staff through supervision and mentorship.

2. Critical Care Nurses

Reference Number: LC/02/09/2025
Number of Positions: 50
Terms of Engagement: Locum

Critical Care Nurses will be deployed in Intensive Care Units (ICU), High Dependency Units (HDU), and other acute care sections of the hospital. They will handle critically ill patients requiring close observation, continuous monitoring, and advanced life support interventions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing advanced nursing care to critically ill patients in ICU and HDU.
• Operating and monitoring life support equipment including ventilators, infusion pumps, and cardiac monitors.
• Collaborating with intensivists and anesthesiologists in executing treatment protocols.
• Administering emergency drugs and therapies as per prescribed guidelines.
• Conducting detailed assessments of patients’ vital signs and organ functions.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of patient progress and interventions.
• Ensuring strict adherence to infection prevention and control protocols.
• Providing support and counseling to families of patients in critical care.

3. Theatre Nurses

Reference Number: LC/03/09/2025
Number of Positions: 30
Terms of Engagement: Locum

Theatre Nurses will work within the operating theatres and surgical units to ensure smooth preparation, execution, and recovery of patients undergoing surgical procedures.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing operating rooms with necessary sterile equipment and supplies.
• Assisting surgeons and anesthetists during operative procedures.
• Maintaining sterile techniques and ensuring strict compliance with infection control standards.
• Monitoring patients before, during, and after surgical interventions.
• Safeguarding surgical instruments and ensuring accurate counts before and after procedures.
• Supporting postoperative recovery and facilitating transfer of patients to recovery units.
• Assisting with minor procedures outside the main operating theatres as needed.

4. Neonatal Nurses

Reference Number: LC/05/09/2025
Number of Positions: 20
Terms of Engagement: Locum

Neonatal Nurses will provide specialized care to newborns, particularly those born prematurely or with critical medical conditions requiring round-the-clock monitoring and support.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring vital signs of newborns and responding to early signs of distress.
• Assisting in the stabilization of preterm and low-birth-weight babies.
• Administering specialized neonatal medications and feeds, including intravenous nutrition.
• Providing respiratory support using incubators and oxygen delivery systems.
• Educating parents on neonatal care, breastfeeding, and infection prevention.
• Working alongside pediatricians and neonatologists in clinical decision-making.
• Ensuring proper documentation of neonatal growth, interventions, and outcomes.

5. Paediatric ICU Nurses (PICU)

Reference Number: LC/06/09/2025
Number of Positions: 20
Terms of Engagement: Locum

These nurses will support the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, managing children with life-threatening illnesses or conditions requiring intensive monitoring and advanced interventions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering specialized nursing care to critically ill children.
• Managing ventilatory support, monitoring neurological functions, and administering critical medications.
• Collaborating with pediatric intensivists to implement individualized treatment plans.
• Offering psychosocial support to parents and guardians of critically ill children.
• Upholding stringent infection control and patient safety standards.

6. Nephrology Nurses

Reference Number: LC/07/09/2025
Number of Positions: 20
Terms of Engagement: Locum

Nephrology Nurses will work with patients experiencing renal disorders and those undergoing dialysis.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing care to patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal failure.
• Assisting in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis procedures.
• Monitoring patients for dialysis-related complications.
• Educating patients and families on renal care, diet, and long-term disease management.
• Supporting nephrologists in specialized renal treatment protocols.

7. Paediatric Nurses

Reference Number: LC/09/09/2025
Number of Positions: 40
Terms of Engagement: Locum

Paediatric Nurses will manage the care of children admitted to various pediatric wards.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assessing and monitoring the health of infants, toddlers, and adolescents.
• Administering medications, treatments, and vaccinations as prescribed.
• Supporting pediatricians in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Maintaining child-friendly care environments to reduce anxiety.
• Offering education to parents on child health, nutrition, and disease prevention.

8. General Nurses

Reference Number: LC/10/09/2025
Number of Positions: 40
Terms of Engagement: Locum

General Nurses will be the backbone of patient care across medical, surgical, and outpatient departments.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering holistic nursing care to patients across multiple units.
• Monitoring patient conditions and reporting changes to medical officers.
• Administering treatments, injections, and wound dressings.
• Educating patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions.
• Maintaining accurate medical and nursing documentation.

9. Oncology Nurses

Reference Number: LC/11/09/2025
Number of Positions: 20
Terms of Engagement: Locum

Oncology Nurses will provide specialized support to patients undergoing cancer treatment, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Administering chemotherapy drugs safely and monitoring for adverse reactions.
• Supporting patients through side effects management.
• Providing counseling and education on cancer care and treatment options.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary oncology care with oncologists and palliative teams.
• Monitoring long-term patient progress and treatment compliance.

10. Palliative Care Nurses

Reference Number: LC/12/09/2025
Number of Positions: 5
Terms of Engagement: Locum

Palliative Care Nurses will focus on quality of life and symptom management for patients with life-limiting conditions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
• Supporting patients with pain control and comfort measures.
• Engaging families in decision-making and offering counseling services.
• Ensuring holistic support that integrates physical, emotional, and spiritual care.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive palliative programs.

11. Trauma (A/E) Nurses

Reference Number: LC/13/09/2025
Number of Positions: 30
Terms of Engagement: Locum

Trauma and Accident & Emergency Nurses will serve in the Emergency Department, managing critical injuries and urgent cases.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing immediate nursing interventions in trauma and accident cases.
• Supporting physicians during resuscitation, wound management, and stabilization procedures.
• Monitoring and recording vital signs during emergencies.
• Administering emergency medications and preparing patients for urgent surgery.
• Working under pressure to deliver rapid, life-saving interventions.

Application Process

Interested applicants who meet the outlined qualifications and competencies are invited to submit their applications before 26th September 2025.