Mount Kenya University Announces 7 Open Job Vacancies in Thika, Mombasa and Nakuru
Mount Kenya University has announced several open career opportunities across different schools, faculties and campuses. The advertised vacancies include training, tutorial fellow, lecturing, remote teaching, visiting lecturer and laboratory support roles. The positions are suitable for professionals seeking opportunities in higher education, medical training, nursing, business studies, procurement, finance, laboratory technology and related academic support functions.
The vacancies are spread across Thika Campus, Mombasa Campus, and Equip Africa Institute, with different application deadlines. Interested candidates are encouraged to review each position carefully and submit their applications before the stated closing dates.
- Equip Africa Institute – Perioperative Theatre Technology Trainer
School/Faculty: School of Nursing
Campus: Thika
Number of Positions: 1
Deadline: Monday, 25 May 2026
Job Description
The Perioperative Theatre Technology Trainer position is based under the School of Nursing at Equip Africa Institute. The role is expected to support training and learning activities in perioperative theatre technology, with a focus on preparing learners for practical and theoretical understanding of theatre-related healthcare support.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver training in perioperative theatre technology.
- Support learners in understanding theatre procedures, theatre environment, and related technical practices.
- Prepare teaching materials for classroom and practical sessions.
- Guide students during demonstrations, practical sessions, and related learning activities.
- Participate in assessment of learners as guided by the institution.
- Support the School of Nursing in maintaining quality training standards.
- Contribute to academic planning within the assigned training area.
- Ensure learners receive structured academic and practical support.
- Maintain professionalism in handling students, staff and institutional resources.
- Carry out any other duties related to the position as assigned by the institution.
- Tutorial Fellow, Finance – Mombasa Campus
School/Faculty: School of Business and Economics-SBPM
Campus: Mombasa
Number of Positions: One
Deadline: Wednesday, 03 June 2026
Job Description
The Tutorial Fellow, Finance position is based at the Mombasa Campus under the School of Business and Economics-SBPM. The role is designed to support teaching, academic guidance, tutorial delivery and student learning in the finance discipline.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct tutorials and academic support sessions in finance-related units.
- Assist in preparing learning materials for students.
- Support lecturers and the department in delivering finance coursework.
- Guide students during academic discussions, assignments and learning activities.
- Participate in student assessment processes as assigned.
- Provide academic support to students within the finance area.
- Assist in departmental academic planning and coordination.
- Support research, curriculum delivery and other academic functions within the school.
- Maintain proper academic records where required.
- Perform other related duties assigned by the university.
- Tutorial Fellow, Supplies & Procurement – Mombasa Campus
School/Faculty: School of Business and Economics-SBPM
Campus: Mombasa
Number of Positions: One
Deadline: Wednesday, 03 June 2026
Job Description
The Tutorial Fellow, Supplies & Procurement position is based at the Mombasa Campus. The role falls under the School of Business and Economics-SBPM and supports teaching and tutorial work in supplies, procurement and related business disciplines.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct tutorials in supplies and procurement-related units.
- Assist students in understanding procurement principles and related coursework.
- Support the preparation of teaching and tutorial materials.
- Assist in student assessment, marking and academic feedback where assigned.
- Provide academic guidance to students within the subject area.
- Support lecturers in curriculum delivery and classroom activities.
- Participate in departmental academic activities.
- Help maintain quality learning standards within the school.
- Support research and academic development activities where required.
- Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the university.
- Full-Time Lecturers – Medical School
School/Faculty: Medical School
Campus: Thika
Deadline: Monday, 01 June 2026
Job Description
The Full-Time Lecturers positions are based at the Medical School, Thika Campus. These roles are intended to support full-time teaching, academic delivery, student mentorship and institutional academic programmes within the medical school.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver lectures within the Medical School.
- Prepare teaching materials, lecture notes and academic resources.
- Guide students through coursework, practical learning and academic discussions.
- Participate in assessment, examination preparation and marking.
- Support curriculum delivery in assigned medical school units.
- Mentor students and provide academic guidance.
- Participate in departmental meetings and academic planning.
- Support research, publication and academic development activities where applicable.
- Maintain academic records related to assigned teaching duties.
- Perform other academic and administrative duties assigned by the university.
- Remote Tele-Medicine Lecturers – Medical School
School/Faculty: Medical School
Campus: Thika
Deadline: Monday, 01 June 2026
Job Description
The Remote Tele-Medicine Lecturers positions are based under the Medical School at Thika Campus. The roles are structured to support remote teaching and learning in tele-medicine-related areas, enabling students to access medical education through digital or distance-learning platforms.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver remote lectures in tele-medicine-related areas.
- Prepare digital learning materials for students.
- Support online academic sessions and virtual classroom engagement.
- Guide students through remote learning activities.
- Participate in online assessment and feedback processes.
- Support the Medical School in implementing technology-enabled learning.
- Maintain communication with students through approved academic channels.
- Participate in academic coordination related to remote teaching.
- Support quality delivery of online medical education.
- Carry out any other relevant duties assigned by the university.
- Visiting Lecturers – Medical School
School/Faculty: Medical School
Campus: Thika
Deadline: Monday, 01 June 2026
Job Description
The Visiting Lecturers positions are based in the Medical School at Thika Campus. These roles are suitable for professionals who may be engaged to provide teaching support, specialized instruction, guest lectures or academic contribution within specific medical school units.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver lectures or teaching sessions as assigned by the Medical School.
- Support students in assigned areas of learning.
- Prepare relevant teaching materials for scheduled sessions.
- Participate in academic discussions, seminars or practical learning activities.
- Assist in assessment and feedback where required.
- Share subject-matter knowledge with students and faculty members.
- Support academic delivery within the Medical School.
- Participate in scheduled departmental activities related to the role.
- Maintain professionalism in student and staff engagement.
- Perform other duties linked to visiting lecturer responsibilities.
- Laboratory Store Keeper – Thika Campus
School/Faculty: Laboratory Technology
Campus: Thika
Number of Positions: One
Deadline: Wednesday, 03 June 2026
Job Description
The Laboratory Store Keeper position is based at Thika Campus under Laboratory Technology. The role supports the proper management, storage, issuing and tracking of laboratory items, materials, supplies and related resources used within the laboratory setting.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage laboratory stores and related inventory.
- Receive, record and issue laboratory materials as required.
- Maintain proper storage of laboratory supplies and equipment.
- Keep accurate records of stock movement.
- Support stock-taking and inventory control processes.
- Report shortages, damages or irregularities in laboratory supplies.
- Ensure laboratory store areas remain organized and accessible.
- Work closely with laboratory staff to support practical and academic activities.
- Maintain safety and order in the laboratory store area.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by the institution.
Application Deadline Summary
- Perioperative Theatre Technology Trainer: 25 May 2026
- Full-Time Lecturers – Medical School: 01 June 2026
- Remote Tele-Medicine Lecturers – Medical School: 01 June 2026
- Visiting Lecturers – Medical School: 01 June 2026
- Tutorial Fellow, Finance: 03 June 2026
- Tutorial Fellow, Supplies & Procurement: 03 June 2026
- Laboratory Store Keeper: 03 June 2026
Interested applicants should submit their applications before the relevant deadline for each position.
