The Social Health Authority (SHA) has issued an urgent alert warning Kenyans about a fake job advertisement that has been making the rounds on social media.
In a statement released on Saturday, April 19, 2025, the authority clarified that the poster, which claims SHA is hiring for 28 different positions, is false and should be ignored by the public.
The fake advert listed several job opportunities, including Human Resource Officers, Social Workers, Office Assistants, Accountants, and Auditors. Other roles mentioned were Store Keepers, Drivers, ICT Officers, Security Officers, Cleaners, Nurses, Receptionists, Office Managers, and Clerical Officers.
“Social Health Authority (SHA) is currently the health provider in Kenya, established under section 25 of the act of Kenyan constitution and designed to provide all healthcare services in all Kenya healthcare facilities,” the fake notice read in part.
Adding;
“In order to ensure all Kenyans are registered and required medical services provided at the time of need with-out any financial burden, the authority do hereby advertise for various job vacancies in various fields to help in acquiring qualified and enough SHA staff as listed below.”
It also included specialised positions such as Field Agents, Health Records Officers, Supply Chain Managers, Public Health Officers, Laboratory Technologists, Community Health Extension Workers, Nutritionists, and Pharmaceutical Technologists.
The fake notice went further to list more roles such as Occupational Therapists, Interns, Attachés, and Psychological Counsellors.
Applicants were falsely told that to qualify, one must be a Kenyan citizen aged 18 and above, of sound mind, and hold a degree, diploma, or certificate from a recognised institution. They were also required to possess key identification documents, including a Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) PIN, Social Health Authority (SHA) card, National Social Security Fund (NSSF) number, and National ID.
The poster also stated that candidates must be fluent in English and Kiswahili, with knowledge of a local language being an added advantage for community-based positions.
Applicants were then asked to send their application letters, CVS, and at least two referees to an email address – [email protected] – and to address the letter to the authority’s post address.
The fake advertisement claimed all listed positions were permanent and pensionable, except for internship and attachment opportunities.
However, SHA has denied issuing any such advertisement. The authority is urging members of the public to be cautious and avoid falling victim to online job scams. It has advised Kenyans to only rely on official SHA communication channels for accurate information regarding job opportunities and other announcements.
SHA further reminded the public that it does not charge any fees or use unofficial email addresses for recruitment purposes.