Mount Kenya University (MKU) has announced several employment opportunities across its Thika and Mombasa campuses. The vacancies are available in student welfare, healthcare, academic, laboratory, and student support departments, providing opportunities for qualified professionals seeking to advance their careers in one of Kenya’s leading private universities.
The university is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill seven vacant positions. These roles support the institution’s commitment to delivering quality education, student welfare services, healthcare, and academic excellence.
The available positions are based primarily at the Thika Campus, with one academic opportunity at the Mombasa Campus.
Applications for all positions must be submitted by 4th July 2026.
Available Positions
- Central Catering & Accommodation (CCAS) Manager – Thika Campus (1 Position)
- Clinical Officer – Thika Campus (1 Position)
- Nurse – Thika Campus (1 Position)
- Tutorial Fellow – Social & Development Studies, Mombasa Campus (1 Position)
- Skills Laboratory Nurse – Thika Campus (1 Position)
- Debrailler/Braille Transcriber – Thika Campus (1 Position)
- Ambulance Assistant/Paramedic – Thika Campus (1 Position)
Position Details
1. Central Catering & Accommodation (CCAS) Manager – Thika Campus
Department: Student Welfare and Alumni
The Central Catering & Accommodation (CCAS) Manager will oversee catering and accommodation services within the university. The position plays a key role in ensuring students receive quality accommodation services and efficient catering operations that support a conducive learning environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the university’s catering operations.
- Supervising accommodation services for students.
- Coordinating staff working within catering and accommodation units.
- Ensuring compliance with institutional policies and relevant health standards.
- Monitoring service delivery to maintain high standards.
- Preparing operational reports and recommendations.
- Managing departmental resources effectively.
- Supporting initiatives aimed at improving student welfare.
- Liaising with other university departments to enhance service delivery.
- Performing any other duties assigned by the university management.
2. Clinical Officer – Thika Campus
Department: Student Welfare and Alumni
The Clinical Officer will provide outpatient clinical services to students, staff, and other authorized university clients while promoting quality healthcare delivery within the campus medical facility.
Key responsibilities include:
- Examining and diagnosing patients.
- Providing appropriate treatment and patient management.
- Prescribing medication within professional guidelines.
- Referring patients requiring specialized care.
- Maintaining accurate medical records.
- Participating in preventive healthcare programmes.
- Offering health education and counselling.
- Monitoring patient recovery and follow-up care.
- Supporting emergency medical services.
- Ensuring compliance with medical ethics and healthcare regulations.
- Undertaking any other duties assigned.
3. Nurse – Thika Campus
Department: Student Welfare and Alumni
The Nurse will provide professional nursing services to support the health and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors while maintaining quality patient care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing nursing care to patients.
- Administering prescribed medication and treatment.
- Monitoring patients’ progress and documenting observations.
- Assisting clinicians during medical procedures.
- Responding to medical emergencies.
- Maintaining patient records.
- Educating patients on health promotion and disease prevention.
- Managing nursing supplies and equipment.
- Maintaining infection prevention and control standards.
- Supporting health outreach programmes.
- Performing any additional duties assigned by management.
4. Tutorial Fellow – Social & Development Studies, Mombasa Campus
Department: School of Social Sciences
The Tutorial Fellow will support teaching, learning, research, and academic development within the School of Social Sciences while contributing to the university’s academic objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Teaching undergraduate courses.
- Preparing lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Assessing students through assignments, tests, and examinations.
- Supervising student academic work.
- Participating in curriculum development activities.
- Conducting research and scholarly activities.
- Publishing academic work where applicable.
- Participating in community engagement initiatives.
- Supporting departmental academic programmes.
- Attending departmental meetings and university activities.
- Carrying out any other academic duties assigned.
5. Skills Laboratory Nurse – Thika Campus
Department: Laboratory Technology
The Skills Laboratory Nurse will support practical learning by assisting students and lecturers during laboratory sessions while ensuring the proper functioning of the nursing skills laboratory.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing laboratory equipment before practical sessions.
- Demonstrating nursing procedures.
- Guiding students during practical learning.
- Maintaining laboratory equipment.
- Ensuring laboratory safety standards are observed.
- Managing laboratory inventory and supplies.
- Supporting lecturers during practical sessions.
- Assisting in simulation-based learning activities.
- Maintaining accurate laboratory records.
- Reporting equipment faults and maintenance needs.
- Performing any other assigned responsibilities.
6. Debrailler/Braille Transcriber – Thika Campus
Department: Dean of Students
The Debrailler/Braille Transcriber will facilitate accessible learning for students with visual impairments by preparing educational materials in accessible formats.
Key responsibilities include:
- Transcribing documents into Braille.
- Converting Braille materials into print where necessary.
- Supporting students with visual impairments.
- Preparing accessible learning materials.
- Ensuring accuracy during transcription.
- Maintaining confidentiality of academic documents.
- Managing Braille production equipment.
- Collaborating with lecturers and student support services.
- Maintaining records of transcription work completed.
- Assisting with other disability support initiatives.
- Undertaking any additional assigned duties.
7. Ambulance Assistant/Paramedic – Thika Campus
Department: Central Administration
The Ambulance Assistant/Paramedic will provide emergency pre-hospital care and support ambulance operations while ensuring prompt medical response within the university community.
Key responsibilities include:
- Responding to medical emergencies.
- Providing first aid and emergency treatment.
- Assisting in patient stabilization.
- Transporting patients safely.
- Maintaining ambulance readiness.
- Inspecting emergency medical equipment.
- Completing patient care documentation.
- Supporting healthcare staff during emergencies.
- Participating in emergency preparedness activities.
- Observing infection prevention and safety procedures.
- Carrying out any other assigned duties.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official Mount Kenya University online recruitment portal before the application deadline.
Application Deadline: 4th July 2026
