Kenyatta University has announced multiple job opportunities across various academic departments and support sections, inviting competent and dedicated applicants to apply. As one of Kenya’s leading public universities, Kenyatta University continues to expand its teaching, research, and community service mandate by recruiting qualified professionals to support its growing academic and institutional needs.
These vacancies span across departments such as Human Anatomy, Clinical Radiology and Imaging Services, Human Pathology, Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Family Medicine and Community Health, Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, Sociology and Gender Studies, Psychology, Special Needs Education, and Teaching Programmes and Publication Section. The positions include Lecturer roles, Senior Lecturer roles, Tutorial Fellow opportunities, Technical positions, and specialized support roles.
This recruitment drive presents a significant opportunity for professionals in academia, healthcare, research, and technical fields to contribute to higher education while advancing their careers in a structured and research-driven environment.
Below is a comprehensive breakdown of all advertised positions, including detailed job descriptions, duties, and responsibilities.
- Department of Human Anatomy
1.1 Lecturer
The Lecturer in the Department of Human Anatomy will play a key role in delivering academic content, supporting research initiatives, and mentoring students pursuing medical and anatomical studies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver lectures and facilitate practical sessions in human anatomy for undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Develop teaching materials aligned with curriculum standards
- Supervise student research projects and dissertations
- Participate in departmental research initiatives and publish findings
- Engage in curriculum review and academic program development
- Provide academic mentorship and guidance to students
- Participate in departmental meetings and academic planning activities
- Contribute to community outreach and professional engagement activities
- Department of Clinical Radiology and Imaging Services
2.1 Senior Lecturer
The Senior Lecturer will be responsible for advanced teaching, research leadership, and postgraduate supervision in radiology and imaging sciences.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach and supervise both undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Conduct advanced research in radiology and imaging sciences
- Publish scholarly work in refereed journals
- Supervise postgraduate students and guide research development
- Participate in departmental and faculty academic activities
- Contribute to curriculum development and improvement
- Support university initiatives through committee participation
- Engage in community service and professional outreach
- Assist in attracting research funding and development resources
- Department of Human Pathology
3.1 Lecturer
The Lecturer in Human Pathology will support teaching and research in pathology-related disciplines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver lectures in clinical, anatomic, or general pathology
- Supervise laboratory and research-based student work
- Participate in academic research and publication
- Mentor students in both academic and clinical applications
- Assist in curriculum design and program review
- Support departmental academic activities and initiatives
- Engage in community and institutional service
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
4.1 Lecturer (Pharmacognosy)
This role focuses on teaching pharmacognosy and complementary medicine while supporting research and academic development.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver lectures and practical training for pharmacy students
- Facilitate postgraduate teaching in pharmacognosy
- Supervise student research projects
- Assess and evaluate student performance
- Develop and review curriculum content
- Conduct research and publish findings
- Coordinate academic programs and departmental functions
4.2 Lecturer (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
The Lecturer will focus on pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry education and research.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver lectures and practical sessions in pharmaceutical chemistry
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects
- Evaluate student academic performance
- Participate in curriculum development
- Conduct research and publish in peer-reviewed journals
- Support departmental academic coordination
4.3 Technician Grade A/B (Pharmacognosy Section)
This technical role supports laboratory operations and research activities in pharmacognosy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare botanical specimens for teaching and research
- Conduct phytochemical extraction and screening
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment
- Assist in practical sessions
- Manage laboratory inventory
- Ensure compliance with laboratory standards
- Support faculty research activities
4.4 Technician Grade A/B (Pharmaceutical Chemistry Section)
The Technician will support chemical laboratory processes and research.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and validate chemical solutions
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment
- Assist in teaching practical sessions
- Manage laboratory supplies and inventory
- Ensure compliance with laboratory standards
- Support research and method development
4.5 Curator/Medicinal Garden Horticulturalist Grade C/D
This role focuses on managing medicinal plant collections and supporting botanical research.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain the medicinal garden
- Propagate and preserve medicinal plants
- Identify and classify plant species for research
- Train students and technicians in herbarium practices
- Support research through specimen preparation
- Conduct field collection of plant specimens
- Maintain herbarium records and collections
- Department of Family Medicine, Community Health and Epidemiology
5.1 Lecturer
The Lecturer will support public health education, research, and community health initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver lectures in public health and epidemiology
- Train students in disease control and health programs
- Supervise research projects
- Participate in monitoring and evaluation activities
- Support curriculum development
- Engage in research related to public health challenges
- Contribute to community outreach programs
- Department of Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics
6.1 Lecturer
The Lecturer will focus on teaching and research in nutrition and dietetics.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver lectures and practical sessions
- Conduct research in food and nutrition sciences
- Publish findings in academic journals
- Supervise student research projects
- Participate in curriculum development
- Engage in academic mentorship
- Contribute to departmental planning
6.2 Tutorial Fellow
The Tutorial Fellow supports teaching and academic development while pursuing further studies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in teaching undergraduate students
- Support course development and delivery
- Participate in research activities
- Supervise student assignments and projects
- Assist in academic administration
- Contribute to departmental initiatives
- Department of Sociology, Gender, and Development Studies
7.1 Tutorial Fellow
This role involves supporting teaching and research in sociology and gender studies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach diploma and undergraduate students
- Set and mark examinations
- Supervise student research projects
- Support departmental research initiatives
- Assist in examination coordination
- Participate in departmental committees
- Perform additional assigned duties
- Department of Psychology
8.1 Lecturer
The Lecturer will deliver academic content and support research in psychology.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach and evaluate students
- Develop and deliver teaching materials
- Supervise research projects
- Conduct academic research and publish findings
- Participate in curriculum development
- Mentor students
- Engage in departmental administration
- Participate in conferences and seminars
- Support interdisciplinary collaboration
8.2 Tutorial Fellow
The Tutorial Fellow supports teaching and research activities within the department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach assigned courses
- Develop and deliver study programs
- Review course materials
- Participate in research and grant writing
- Present research findings
- Mentor students
- Engage in consultancies
- Support academic activities
- Department of Early Childhood and Special Needs Education
9.1 Lecturer in Special Needs Education
The Lecturer will specialize in areas such as hearing impairment, visual impairment, learning disabilities, and related fields.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver lectures in specialized areas of special needs education
- Supervise student research and academic work
- Develop teaching materials and curriculum
- Conduct research and publish findings
- Mentor students
- Participate in departmental activities
- Engage in academic and professional development
- Teaching Programmes and Publication Section
10.1 Public Address (PA) Technician Grade A/B
This role supports the technical delivery of audio and visual systems across the university.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Install and operate public address systems
- Manage audio equipment during lectures and events
- Provide technical support for audiovisual systems
- Conduct routine maintenance of equipment
- Troubleshoot technical faults
- Coordinate with departments for event support
- Maintain equipment inventory
- Ensure safe operation of systems
- Perform additional assigned duties
Terms of Service
Kenyatta University offers a competitive remuneration package that includes basic salary, house allowance, and medical cover in accordance with the university scheme.
Tutorial Fellows are engaged on a one-year renewable contract, up to a maximum of three years.
Application Process
Applicants are required to provide full details of their educational and professional qualifications, work experience, current position, and contact information. Copies of certificates and testimonials must be included, along with contacts of three referees.
Applications and referee letters should be sent directly to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance)
Kenyatta University
P.O. BOX 43844 – 00100
Nairobi
Deadline for applications: 28th April 2026
Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
