The management of the Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo, Taraba State, has disowned a recruitment notice circulating on social media, describing it as false and fraudulent.
The medical centre warned members of the public against falling victim to the fake recruitment exercise, urging job seekers to disregard the notice and avoid providing personal information or making payments to anyone behind it.
The warning was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Public Relations Unit of the Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo.
The centre said it had become aware of a purported recruitment announcement being circulated on social media and other platforms.
The notice, titled “Federal Medical Center, Taraba State – Public Announcement,” invited members of the public to apply for the position of Mortuary Attendant.
According to the management, the announcement did not originate from the Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo, and was not authorised by the institution.
“The Centre has neither authorised nor announced such recruitment through the circulating notice,” the statement said.
The management therefore urged members of the public to completely disregard the announcement and avoid any form of contact with the person or persons behind it.
It specifically warned prospective applicants against calling the telephone number provided in the fake notice, submitting their personal information or making any payment in connection with the purported recruitment exercise.
The warning is particularly important for job seekers, who are often targeted by fraudsters using the names and identities of government agencies, hospitals and other public institutions to collect money or obtain sensitive personal information.
Fraudulent recruitment notices are commonly circulated through social media platforms, messaging applications and other online channels, often promising employment to desperate job seekers in exchange for application fees or other payments.
In some cases, such notices may contain official-looking logos, titles and language to make them appear genuine.
The Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo, however, advised members of the public to be careful and verify recruitment information before responding to any job advertisement said to have been issued by the hospital.
“Management advised the public to rely only on verified information released through the Centre’s official communication channels for recruitment and other official announcements,” the Public Relations Unit stated.
The centre did not disclose how long the fake notice had been in circulation or the number of people who might have responded to it.
It, however, said it was aware of the circulation of the fraudulent publication and would take appropriate steps to address the matter.
The management also appealed to members of the public to remain vigilant and help prevent unsuspecting people from falling victim to fraudulent recruitment schemes.
It urged anyone who comes across suspicious recruitment information linked to the medical centre to verify it through the institution’s recognised communication channels before taking any action.
The latest warning is another reminder to Nigerians seeking employment to exercise caution when responding to online job advertisements.
With high unemployment and strong competition for available jobs, fraudulent recruitment schemes have become a major concern. Fraudsters often take advantage of the desire of unemployed graduates and other job seekers to secure employment by presenting fake vacancies as genuine opportunities.
Government agencies and public institutions have repeatedly advised applicants not to pay money to secure jobs, particularly where recruitment is officially announced as free and open to qualified candidates.
Job seekers are also advised to confirm the source of any recruitment announcement before submitting documents such as identity cards, certificates, bank details, passport photographs or other personal information.
The Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo, is one of the major healthcare institutions serving residents of Taraba State and surrounding areas. As a federal medical institution, recruitment into its workforce is expected to follow official procedures and be communicated through recognised channels.
The centre’s decision to publicly disown the notice is aimed at preventing confusion among members of the public and protecting job seekers from possible exploitation.
The fake announcement reportedly created the impression that the hospital was recruiting Mortuary Attendants, but the management made it clear that no such recruitment had been authorised through the circulating publication.
The hospital therefore urged members of the public not to engage with the contact details contained in the notice.
It also warned that anyone who makes payment or releases personal information based on the fraudulent announcement does so at their own risk.
The management assured the public that genuine recruitment exercises and other official announcements would be communicated through the centre’s verified platforms.
The development also highlights the need for job seekers to verify online information before responding to recruitment offers, particularly when the offer involves payment or requests for sensitive personal details.
Members of the public were encouraged to share the warning with friends, relatives and other job seekers who may have received the fake notice.
The Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo, said it would take appropriate steps to address the circulation of the fraudulent publication, although details of the measures being considered were not disclosed.
The centre’s warning came as authorities continue to caution Nigerians against online fraud and impersonation, especially schemes that exploit the names of government institutions.
The management reiterated that the purported recruitment notice was not from the hospital and urged the public to rely only on verified information for any recruitment exercise involving the Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo.
It advised members of the public to remain alert and avoid making hurried decisions based on unverified job offers circulated through social media.
The centre said vigilance and proper verification remained important in protecting unsuspecting members of the public from falling victim to fraudulent recruitment schemes.