Kenya Methodist University (KeMU), a chartered private Christian university with campuses in Meru, Nairobi, and Mombasa, invites qualified professionals to join its dynamic team. The university strives to be a globally competitive Christian institution, producing the next generation of professional and transformational leaders.
In pursuit of this mission, KeMU announces exciting career opportunities in both administrative and academic positions. We invite applications from individuals who are committed to integrity, excellence, and ethical service in higher education.
Available Job Vacancies
Administrative Positions
- Internal Audit Assistant
- Systems Programmer (2 Positions)
Academic Positions
- Senior Lecturer – Health Information Management
- Lecturer – School of Medicine and Surgery (16 Positions)
- Animal Production Technician
ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
1. Internal Audit Assistant
Reference: KeMU/ADM/IAR/1/4/2025
Location: Main Campus
Role Overview
Reporting to the Manager, Internal Audit and Risk Management, the Internal Audit Assistant will play a crucial role in safeguarding the university’s resources and ensuring their economic utilization. The successful candidate will engage in planning and executing audits, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending control enhancements.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and preparing the audit scope and objectives by understanding university processes, internal controls, and applicable regulations.
- Assess compliance with statutory and internal regulations, identifying necessary action areas.
- Identify areas of operational inefficiency and control weaknesses through thorough analysis of manual and automated (ERP) financial systems.
- Conduct asset and liability verifications to ensure consistency with documentation.
- Compile and document audit test results, findings, and recommendations.
- Provide detailed audit reports to management and highlight unresolved audit issues.
- Recommend governance and operational improvements by analyzing root causes of inefficiencies.
- Coordinate with external auditors by preparing and sharing required documentation.
- Analyze and summarize trends and data for financial control reporting.
- Contribute to departmental goals by exploring new work areas and adding value to university processes.
2. Systems Programmer (2 Positions)
Reference: KeMU/ADM/SP/2/4/2025
Location: Main Campus
Role Overview
The Systems Programmer will support the deployment and enhancement of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP system and the development of a university-wide system portal. This includes creating extensions, integrations, and maintaining portal security and functionality to serve academic and administrative needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Customize and extend Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central using the AL programming language.
- Develop modular extensions without compromising the base system.
- Create integrations with internal systems using APIs and Microsoft Power Platform connectors.
- Build and maintain a user-friendly central portal aligned with university branding.
- Optimize database queries using SQL Server to ensure performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with the Microsoft partner in deploying updates and ERP components.
- Conduct testing and debugging of newly developed or modified functionalities.
- Document technical processes including system architecture, integrations, and maintenance schedules.
- Provide post-deployment support, monitor system performance, and implement timely maintenance.
- Stay updated on ERP system patches and implement recommended security protocols.
- Engage end-users with training and best practices sharing to maximize system utility.
- Recommend and drive improvements in workflows using ERP technologies.
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
1. Senior Lecturer – Health Information Management
Reference: KeMU/ASA/HSM/1/4/2025
Location: Nairobi Campus
Role Overview
The Senior Lecturer will contribute to the advancement of health informatics through academic instruction, research, and mentorship. This role is ideal for experienced professionals with a passion for academic leadership and applied health information systems.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver and evaluate academic content for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
- Administer, moderate, and assess examinations.
- Advise and mentor students at various academic levels.
- Represent and advance the vision and mission of the university within the department.
- Lead and participate in research activities and proposal development for funding.
- Design and develop teaching aids and academic resources.
- Supervise student research projects and theses.
- Engage in academic collaboration at internal and external conferences.
- Participate in faculty strategic planning and curriculum development.
- Organize and supervise academic and research-oriented events.
- Attend relevant academic forums including seminars and workshops.
- Participate in departmental administrative and consultancy roles.
- Support the department in planning and evaluation processes.
- Actively attend departmental meetings and contribute to governance.
- Perform additional tasks assigned by department leadership.
2. Lecturer – School of Medicine and Surgery
Reference: KeMU/ASA/BMBS/2/4/2025
Location: Main Campus
Positions Available: 16
Specializations:
- Anesthesiology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedic Surgery/Trauma
- ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat)
- Mental Health
- Internal Medicine
- Pathology
- Surgery
- Medical Physiology
- Pediatrics and Child Health
Role Overview
Lecturers in the School of Medicine and Surgery will bring their clinical expertise into the classroom to educate future healthcare professionals. The role includes both academic instruction and student mentorship in clinical and research settings.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.
- Set, administer, and mark academic assessments.
- Provide academic advising and student support.
- Lead or contribute to institutional research and development.
- Develop syllabi, course outlines, and learning materials.
- Supervise clinical and academic research projects.
- Write and present research proposals for external funding.
- Engage in cross-departmental research and collaboration.
- Develop and evaluate departmental curriculum offerings.
- Represent the university at academic seminars, symposia, and conferences.
- Carry out administrative roles within the department.
- Support strategic academic planning and university development.
- Participate actively in faculty governance and departmental management.
- Undertake other roles as delegated by departmental or faculty leadership.
3. Animal Production Technician
Reference: KeMU/ASA/ANR/3/4/2025
Location: Main Campus
Role Overview
The Animal Production Technician will support the Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources through hands-on supervision of animal husbandry, health management, and laboratory support. This is a highly practical role involving field and lab responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate and implement hands-on practical lessons with lecturers.
- Provide treatment for sick farm animals and manage health protocols.
- Ensure the maintenance and cleanliness of animal housing and structures.
- Supervise animal feeding schedules and nutrition plans.
- Organize farmer trainings and agricultural exhibitions.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure readiness for research.
- Keep laboratory supplies, specimen, and reagents well-stocked.
- Monitor animal welfare and enforce ethical treatment in teaching and research.
- Assist in breeding, feeding, and care demonstrations during classes.
- Maintain charts, teaching aids, and other demonstration tools.
- Maintain inventory records of tools and supplies, ensuring their operational status.
- Comply with relevant safety regulations for both the lab and farm environments.
- Submit reports detailing operations, incidents, and training needs.
Application Guidelines
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting the following:
- Three hard copies of an application letter,
- A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae,
- Copies of academic and professional certificates,
- Copy of the National ID or passport,
- Any other relevant testimonials.
All applications should be marked with the position reference number and addressed to:
The Vice Chancellor
Kenya Methodist University
P. O. Box 267 – 60200
MERU, KENYA
In addition, an electronic copy in PDF format must be sent via email to:
[email protected]
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note: All successful applicants must present the following documents upon request:
- Tax Compliance Certificate (KRA)
- Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) clearance
- EACC clearance
- Certificate of Good Conduct
- Credit Reference Bureau report
- Three sealed letters of recommendation, one from the applicant’s local church pastor
Kenya Methodist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and excellence in higher education.
