CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR COSECSA AND CANECSA RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR COSECSA AND CANECSA RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) is a State Corporation established under Legal Notice No. 4 of 2019 as a Level 6 Referral Hospital equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment and facilities. KUTRRH employs cutting edge research, innovation, training and partnerships to keep abreast with advancements in healthcare management. The Hospital’s vision is to be a premier referral Hospital renown for excellence in clinical care, training, research and innovation with a mission to enhance the health and well-being of Kenyans and global citizens through provision of patient-centered and evidence-based healthcare.

KUTRRH is an accredited training centre for both COSECSA and CANECSA and hereby invites applications for residency positions under the two (2) programmes. These programmes play a critical role in advancing medical education, specialist training, and professional standards within their respective fields across the East, Central, and Southern Africa regions.

Under COSECSA, the hospital offers a five (5)-year residential training programme in General Surgery, while CANECSA offers a four (4)-year residential training programme in Anaesthesiology.

The available positions are as follows:

COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF EAST, CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA (COSECSA)

COLLEGE OF ANAESTHESIOLOGISTS OF EAST, CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA (CANECSA)

All potential candidates MUST meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree from an institution recognized by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
• Both certificate of registration and retention from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
• Must have valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
• Have served in a busy surgical department post internship for a minimum continuous period of two (2) years;
• Must have demonstrated a strong work ethic and a positive attitude towards work;
• Must have a clean disciplinary record;

Suitably qualified candidates should apply online in confidence via: recruitment.kutrrh.go.ke. In the application include the subject line that clearly indicates the Job Reference Number and the position applied for (e.g., “Application for COSECSA” and Reference Number).

Applicants are required to attach the following documents in PDF format:

• A letter of application;
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from an institution recognized by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council or its equivalent;
• Both Certificate of Registration and Retention from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council;
• A copy of a valid practicing license;
• A letter of recommendation from the immediate supervisor at the time of application;
• Detailed curriculum vitae with at-least three academic referees;
• A valid Professional Indemnity Cover and Medical Cover;
• Proof of full financial support from the respective employer for the full duration of the course is mandatory. There shall be no salary or compensation attached to these positions.

Application deadline

All applications should reach KUTRRH not later than Monday, December 1, 2025.

Please note that:

1. Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
2. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
3. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.