Mount Kenya University has announced several open job opportunities across different departments and campuses. The available vacancies are mainly based at the Thika Campus, with one position listed for the Mombasa Campus. Interested applicants are encouraged to review each role carefully and submit their applications before the stated deadlines.
The vacancies cut across academic, technical, administrative, customer relations, and audit functions. This makes the advert suitable for professionals seeking opportunities in higher education, university administration, academic support, internal audit, and student-facing service delivery.
Open Positions
- Lecturer – Inclusive Education, School of Education – Thika Campus
School/Faculty: School of Education-SE
Campus: Thika
Deadline: Tuesday, 19 May 2026
The Lecturer in Inclusive Education position is listed under the School of Education at Mount Kenya University, Thika Campus. This role is suitable for applicants interested in contributing to teacher education and inclusive learning within a university environment.
The position is expected to support academic delivery within the School of Education, particularly in areas related to inclusive education.
Key role focus:
- Supporting teaching and learning within the School of Education
- Contributing to academic programmes related to inclusive education
- Assisting in student academic development
- Supporting the university’s academic mission at the Thika Campus
- Participating in departmental academic activities as assigned
- Media Technologist, School of Education – Re-advertisement – One Position
School/Faculty: School of Education-SE
Campus: Thika
Deadline: Friday, 08 May 2026
Mount Kenya University has re-advertised the position of Media Technologist under the School of Education. The role is based at the Thika Campus and is listed as one available position.
The Media Technologist role is likely connected to academic media support, educational technology, and practical learning support within the School of Education.
Key role focus:
- Supporting media-related academic activities within the School of Education
- Assisting with learning technologies and instructional media
- Providing technical support for education-related media resources
- Supporting lecturers and students in media-based learning activities
- Helping maintain effective use of media tools within the faculty
- Tutorial Fellow – Physical Education, School of Education – One Position
School/Faculty: School of Education-SE
Campus: Thika
Deadline: Friday, 08 May 2026
The Tutorial Fellow in Physical Education position is listed under the School of Education at the Thika Campus. There is one position available.
This opportunity is suitable for candidates interested in academic support and teaching assistance in the area of Physical Education within a university setting.
Key role focus:
- Supporting teaching and learning in Physical Education
- Assisting students with academic and practical learning activities
- Supporting lecturers within the School of Education
- Contributing to tutorial sessions and student academic engagement
- Participating in departmental academic activities as assigned
- Tutorial Fellow – Subject Methods, School of Education – Thika Campus
School/Faculty: School of Education-SE
Campus: Thika
Deadline: Friday, 08 May 2026
Mount Kenya University is also seeking a Tutorial Fellow in Subject Methods under the School of Education at the Thika Campus.
The role is linked to teacher preparation and academic support in subject methodology. It is suitable for applicants interested in supporting student teachers in understanding how different subjects are taught effectively.
Key role focus:
- Supporting teaching and learning in subject methods
- Assisting in tutorial delivery within the School of Education
- Supporting student teachers in academic preparation
- Helping with departmental academic activities
- Contributing to student engagement and learning support
- Customer Relations Officer – One Position – Thika Campus
School/Faculty: Open Distance and Electronic Learning
Campus: Thika
Deadline: Thursday, 14 May 2026
The Customer Relations Officer position is listed under Open Distance and Electronic Learning at the Thika Campus. There is one position available.
This role is suitable for professionals interested in student support, client service, communication, and relationship management within a university environment.
Key role focus:
- Supporting customer and student relations
- Handling inquiries related to Open Distance and Electronic Learning
- Assisting students and stakeholders with relevant information
- Promoting effective communication between the department and its users
- Supporting service delivery and stakeholder satisfaction
- Internal Auditor – One Position – Thika Campus
School/Faculty: Directorate of Internal Audit and Risk Management
Campus: Thika
Deadline: Tuesday, 12 May 2026
The Internal Auditor position is based at the Thika Campus under the Directorate of Internal Audit and Risk Management. One position has been advertised.
This role is suitable for applicants interested in audit, risk management, compliance, and institutional accountability within a university setting.
Key role focus:
- Supporting internal audit functions
- Assisting in risk management activities
- Reviewing institutional processes as assigned
- Supporting compliance and accountability systems
- Preparing audit-related reports and recommendations where required
- Administrative Assistant – Mombasa Campus
School/Faculty: Central Administration-CA
Campus: Mombasa
Deadline: Not indicated in the provided advert
The Administrative Assistant position is listed under Central Administration and is based at Mount Kenya University’s Mombasa Campus.
This role is suitable for applicants interested in office administration, institutional support, coordination, and general administrative service delivery.
Key role focus:
- Supporting daily administrative operations
- Assisting with office coordination and documentation
- Providing administrative support to staff and departments
- Handling official communication and records as assigned
- Supporting smooth operations at the Mombasa Campus
Application Information
Interested candidates should apply through the official application platform provided by Mount Kenya University. Applicants should ensure they submit their applications before the deadline for each position.
The earliest deadline is Friday, 08 May 2026, for the Media Technologist, Tutorial Fellow in Physical Education, and Tutorial Fellow in Subject Methods positions.
