Mount Kenya University Hiring: Open Job Vacancies in Thika, Nakuru and Mombasa Campuses
Mount Kenya University has announced several open job opportunities across its academic, medical, nursing, business, procurement, finance, laboratory and medical school departments. The vacancies are spread across Thika, Nakuru and Mombasa campuses, with some roles also covering remote or visiting lecturer arrangements.
The available opportunities are suitable for professionals interested in joining an academic institution that supports training, research, teaching, student development and practical learning. The roles include trainer, tutorial fellow, lecturer, visiting lecturer, remote tele-medicine lecturer and laboratory store keeper positions.
Below are the current open jobs, campuses, departments and application deadlines.
- Perioperative Theatre Technology Trainer – Equip Africa Institute
School/Faculty: School of Nursing
Campus: Thika
Location: Nakuru and Thika
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: Monday, 25 May 2026
Job Description
The Perioperative Theatre Technology Trainer will support teaching and practical training within the School of Nursing. The position is linked to Equip Africa Institute and will serve learners in the perioperative theatre technology area.
The trainer will be expected to support students in understanding theatre procedures, perioperative support functions and practical learning activities related to operating theatre environments.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver training in perioperative theatre technology.
- Support students during theory and practical learning sessions.
- Prepare lesson plans, teaching materials and learning activities.
- Guide students on theatre technology procedures and professional practice.
- Participate in student assessment and academic progress monitoring.
- Support practical demonstrations relevant to perioperative theatre settings.
- Maintain proper learning standards in line with institutional expectations.
- Work with the School of Nursing to support training quality.
- Assist in preparing students for workplace readiness in theatre-related environments.
- Participate in departmental academic activities where required.
- Tutorial Fellow, Finance – Mombasa Campus
School/Faculty: School of Business and Economics-SBPM
Campus: Mombasa
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 03 June 2026
Job Description
The Tutorial Fellow, Finance will support academic delivery within the School of Business and Economics at the Mombasa Campus. The role will involve assisting in teaching, tutorial facilitation, student guidance and academic support in finance-related units.
The position is suitable for a finance academic or professional expected to contribute to learning activities within the department.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct tutorials and academic support sessions in finance-related subjects.
- Assist lecturers in preparing and delivering finance course content.
- Support students in understanding financial concepts, principles and applications.
- Participate in continuous assessment, marking and academic feedback.
- Help students improve their understanding of finance through guided learning.
- Support departmental academic planning and teaching schedules.
- Maintain student attendance and academic progress records where required.
- Assist in supervision of student assignments, projects or coursework.
- Participate in faculty and departmental meetings when called upon.
- Contribute to the academic development of the School of Business and Economics.
- Tutorial Fellow, Supplies and Procurement – Mombasa Campus
School/Faculty: School of Business and Economics-SBPM
Campus: Mombasa
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 03 June 2026
Job Description
The Tutorial Fellow, Supplies and Procurement will support teaching and learning activities in supplies, procurement and related business courses at the Mombasa Campus. The role will contribute to academic delivery within the School of Business and Economics.
The successful candidate will assist students in understanding procurement processes, supply chain principles, sourcing, logistics, inventory management and related areas.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct tutorials in supplies and procurement-related units.
- Assist in delivering academic content in procurement and supply chain subjects.
- Guide students on procurement processes, supply systems and practical applications.
- Support preparation of teaching materials, tutorial notes and classroom activities.
- Participate in marking assignments, tests and continuous assessment tasks.
- Provide feedback to students on academic performance.
- Support departmental academic programmes and schedules.
- Assist in student mentorship and academic guidance.
- Maintain proper academic records as required by the department.
- Participate in school and faculty activities related to teaching and learning.
- Full-Time Lecturers – Medical School
School/Faculty: Medical School
Campus: Thika
Application Deadline: Monday, 01 June 2026
Job Description
The Full-Time Lecturers will serve within the Medical School at the Thika Campus. The position is intended for academic staff who will support full-time teaching, learning, assessment and academic development within medical training programmes.
The lecturers will be expected to deliver course content, guide students, participate in assessments and support the academic operations of the Medical School.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver lectures and academic sessions within the Medical School.
- Prepare course outlines, teaching plans and academic materials.
- Support students through classroom teaching, tutorials and consultations.
- Participate in student assessment, examination preparation and marking.
- Provide academic guidance and mentorship to medical students.
- Support practical, clinical or skills-based learning activities where applicable.
- Participate in curriculum delivery and departmental academic planning.
- Maintain accurate student academic records.
- Attend departmental, school and institutional academic meetings.
- Support quality teaching and learning within the Medical School.
- Remote Tele-Medicine Lecturers – Medical School
School/Faculty: Medical School
Campus: Thika
Application Deadline: Monday, 01 June 2026
Job Description
The Remote Tele-Medicine Lecturers will support the Medical School through online or remote teaching arrangements. This role is designed for academic delivery in tele-medicine and related medical education areas.
The lecturers will contribute to remote learning by delivering virtual lectures, guiding students and supporting academic activities through digital platforms.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver remote lectures in tele-medicine and related medical subjects.
- Prepare virtual teaching materials and online learning resources.
- Support students through remote consultations and academic engagement.
- Participate in online assessments, assignments and student evaluation.
- Guide students on concepts related to tele-medicine and medical practice.
- Support digital learning activities within the Medical School.
- Maintain communication with students through approved online platforms.
- Participate in academic planning for remote teaching sessions.
- Provide timely feedback to students on coursework and academic progress.
- Support the Medical School in strengthening flexible learning delivery.
- Visiting Lecturers – Medical School
School/Faculty: Medical School
Campus: Thika
Application Deadline: Monday, 01 June 2026
Job Description
The Visiting Lecturers will support the Medical School on a visiting basis. The role will involve delivering lectures, supporting academic programmes and contributing subject expertise to medical students at the Thika Campus.
The position is suitable for professionals who may not be engaged on a full-time basis but can provide teaching support within scheduled academic periods.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver scheduled lectures within the Medical School.
- Support teaching in assigned medical subject areas.
- Prepare teaching materials for visiting lecture sessions.
- Provide academic guidance to students during scheduled engagements.
- Participate in assessments related to assigned teaching areas.
- Support practical or clinical learning sessions where applicable.
- Work with the Medical School to meet academic delivery needs.
- Provide feedback on student participation and performance.
- Support curriculum implementation through subject expertise.
- Maintain professional standards during all academic engagements.
- Laboratory Store Keeper – Thika Campus
School/Faculty: Laboratory Technology
Campus: Thika
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 03 June 2026
Job Description
The Laboratory Store Keeper will support the Laboratory Technology department at the Thika Campus. The role will involve managing laboratory stores, maintaining stock records, issuing laboratory materials and supporting smooth laboratory operations.
The position plays an important role in ensuring that laboratory items, supplies and materials are properly received, recorded, stored and issued when required.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Receive and record laboratory supplies, materials and equipment.
- Maintain proper stock records for laboratory items.
- Issue laboratory materials to authorized users.
- Monitor stock levels and report items that require replenishment.
- Ensure proper storage of laboratory supplies and consumables.
- Maintain orderliness and cleanliness within the laboratory store.
- Support inventory checks and stock verification activities.
- Keep accurate records of items received and issued.
- Report damaged, expired or missing laboratory items.
- Support the Laboratory Technology department in day-to-day store operations.
Application Information
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official application platform provided for each vacancy. Applicants should ensure they apply before the stated deadline for the specific position of interest.
Application Deadlines Summary
- Perioperative Theatre Technology Trainer – Monday, 25 May 2026
- Tutorial Fellow, Finance – Wednesday, 03 June 2026
- Tutorial Fellow, Supplies and Procurement – Wednesday, 03 June 2026
- Full-Time Lecturers, Medical School – Monday, 01 June 2026
- Remote Tele-Medicine Lecturers, Medical School – Monday, 01 June 2026
- Visiting Lecturers, Medical School – Monday, 01 June 2026
- Laboratory Store Keeper – Wednesday, 03 June 2026
