Lira Hospital Disowns Fake Job Adverts, Warns Public
Regina Lalam Olal
By Hillary Opio Omara
LIRA CITY - Management of Lira Regional Referral Hospital (LRRH) has warned members of the public about a suspected job scam involving an individual allegedly using the name of the hospital’s Senior Executive Consultant,Dr. Andrew Odur,to defraud unsuspecting job seekers.
According to the hospital,the suspect has been contacting members of the public using telephone number 0791 986 880, reportedly registered in the name of Brenda Akoli,and falsely promising employment opportunities at Lira Regional Referral Hospital in exchange for money.
The hospital management has described the actions as fraudulent and urged the public to be extremely cautious of anyone claiming to have the power to secure employment at the facility in exchange for payment.
“Management strongly warns the public to disregard any individual or person making fraudulent employment offers in the name of the hospital,” the statement said.
The hospital has also urged anyone who encounters such cases of fraud,extortion or attempted solicitation to immediately report them to the relevant authorities.
Hospital Executive Director LRRH.Dr Andrew Odur on the fake Job Adverts
The matter has already been reported to the Police,according to management,to facilitate investigations and the identification and arrest of the suspect for appropriate legal action.
Management further clarified that recruitment into public service positions at Lira Regional Referral Hospital is handled by the Health Service Commission,and that all genuine vacancies are formally advertised through official communication channels.
The hospital emphasized that no individual should pay money or provide personal information to anyone claiming to be recruiting on behalf of Lira Regional Referral Hospital outside the established recruitment process.
Lira Regional Referral Hospital reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and called on the public to remain vigilant and report suspected recruitment scams to authorities.
The warning comes as job seekers continue to face risks from fraudsters who exploit the high demand for public-sector employment by falsely claiming connections to government institutions.
