The Ministry of Health, on Thursday, February 8 distanced itself from a job advertisement making rounds on social media platforms.
In a statement, the ministry stated that the notice did not emanate from its recruiting department, further advising Kenyans to disregard the advertised opportunities.
“Beware of a fake job advert claiming to be from the Ministry of Health Social Health Insurance Fund,” the Ministry stated.
The purported job advertisement had announced a nationwide recruitment for the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), for 11,600 data entry clerk jobs, and 48 clerks per constituency.
Explaining the new SHIF program, the scammers offered 2-year contracts, with Ksh45,000 monthly salaries.
“The Social Health Insurance Fund is a creation of the Social Health Insurance Act 2023 2023 that repeals the current National Health Insurance Fund,” the fake notice explained.
Clerks, according to the fake notice, would be tasked with collecting various data information from the public, including housing characteristics, access to basic services, household composition and characteristics.
“Data entry clerks shall work under the social health authority to collect the following data for proxy before the Act proceeds for public participation and tabling before Parliament,” the scam notice read in part.
According to the notice, to qualify for the jobs, one was required to be at least 19 years and above, with a Diploma certificate from a recognised institution.
“Computer literacy and availability to start the work immediately are an added advantage,” the scammers lured unsuspecting victims.
According to the flagged advert, the application procedure included sending a detailed CV and cover letter to the ministry’s email address before February 13, 2024.
The ministry also urged citizens to be on the lookout for fake adverts, noting that the majority of fake adverts in Kenya aim to swindle citizens out of their hard-earned money.
“Stay vigilant and protect yourself from fraud. Share to spread awareness,” the ministry stated.
