Mount Kenya University (MKU) Job Opportunities – Kenya
Mount Kenya University (MKU) invites qualified and motivated professionals to apply for exciting career opportunities available across its academic and training departments. As one of the leading private universities in Kenya, MKU is committed to providing quality education, research, and training that respond to national and global development needs. The university offers a dynamic working environment that supports professional growth and encourages innovation in teaching, training, and service delivery.
The following positions are currently open:
1. Laboratory Technologist – Public Health (1 Position)
School/Faculty: Laboratory Technology
Campus: Thika
Application Deadline: March 26, 2026
Job Description:
The Laboratory Technologist will support teaching, research, and practical training activities within the Public Health laboratory. Key responsibilities include preparing laboratory equipment and materials for practical sessions, maintaining laboratory instruments and ensuring they are functioning properly, assisting lecturers and students during laboratory experiments, ensuring compliance with laboratory safety and quality standards, managing laboratory inventory and supplies, and supporting research and diagnostic activities within the department.
2. Full-Time Trainer – German Language (3 Positions) – Re-advertisement
School/Faculty: Central Administration
Locations: Thika, Eldoret and Nakuru Centres
Job Description:
The Full-Time Trainer – German Language will be responsible for delivering high-quality German language training to students and trainees enrolled in language programmes. Duties include preparing lesson plans and training materials, conducting language training sessions, assessing learner progress through tests and assignments, supporting students in developing communication skills in German, maintaining training records, and participating in programme development and improvement activities at the respective training centres.
