School of Nursing

The KNH School of Nursing was established in 1996 and has cut a niche in specialized training for healthcare workers. The School offers Post Basic Specialized Nursing courses and other short courses for health care workers.

Currently, the school receives students from the East and Central Africa region. All Specialized nursing courses offered in the School are approved by the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK). Approximately 250 students graduate from the school each year.

Graduates from KNH School of Nursing have made an impact in several institutions in Kenya, the East and Central African region and beyond. Our students are trained in well-equipped specialized units where they gain a wealth of knowledge and skills to become competent in their area of specialty. Our lecturers are highly qualified and quite experienced in the specialty areas of programs offered in the school.

Courses Offered

Higher Diploma Specialized Nursing Courses (Applications for courses ongoing)

Course Name Duration Intake Fees – East Africans (KES) Fees – Non-East Africans (KES)
Perioperative Nursing 2 years September 304,000.00 373,500.00
Critical Care Nursing 2 years April, September 304,000.00 373,500.00
Neonatal Nursing 2 years April, September 304,000.00 373,500.00
Nephrology Nursing 2 years April, September 304,000.00 373,500.00
Trauma & Emergency Nursing 2 years September 304,000.00 373,500.00
Oncology Nursing 2 years September 304,000.00 373,500.00
Admission Requirements
  • KRN/M,KRCHN/BScN
  • Two years working experience (3 years for KNH staff)
  • KCSE ‘C’ Plain KCSE (’C-’minus for upgraded nurses) or Div III ‘O’ Level
  • Professional certificates
  • NCK Registration Certificate
  • Valid NCK Practice License
  • National ID/Passport
NB: Foreign students must have equivalent of all requirements and their certificates must be equated by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA). Applicants to use the following link: rev@knqa.go.ke.

Certificate Courses for Health Care Workers    (Applications for courses ongoing)

Course Name Duration Intake Fees – East Africans (KES)
Stoma, Wound and Continence Care (SWCC) 3 Months March, July, November 40,500.00
Theatre & Sterile Services Assistant (TSSA) 6 Months January, July 60,500.00
Admission Requirements
  1. Stoma, Wound and Continence Care (SWCC) – Open to qualified healthcare workers with a valid license from the relevant regulatory body.
  2. Infection Prevention & Control – Open to all clinical and allied health staff.
  3. Theatre & Sterile Services Assistant (TSSA) – Applicants must have an O-Level certificate with a **minimum grade of D plain** or equivalent.

Application Guidelines

  • Apply online via: https://nursing.knh.or.ke
  • All applicants should attach legible copies of academic, professional certificates, valid practice license (where applicable) and National identity card
  • Applicants should attach an e-citizen application fee payment receipt
  • Applicants should provide their email address and mobile phone numbers for communication.
Application fee for all courses is Kshs.1, 500/- is payable to Kenyatta National Hospital via e-Citizen. Each student will be required to have a Health Insurance cover for the period of training Those who meet criteria will be Selected and contacted through their mobile phones. Only selected applicants will be contacted. KNH staff Must have served for a period of three (3) years and should apply through their departmental heads. All Application letters accompanied by copies of academic and professional certificates should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Kenyatta National Hospital, Att’ HOD/Principal- KNH School of Nursing and should be delivered to KNH School of Nursing Admin office. For information/ enquiries to Admin Send e-mail to; nursingschool@knh.or.ke Call; Tel no: +254 20726300-9 Extension 43670 or +254 20 4243670