Mount Kenya University (MKU) has announced new academic employment opportunities for professionals seeking university teaching, research and academic support roles in Kenya. The latest recruitment includes vacancies within the School of Medicine, School of Education and School of Clinical Medicine at the university’s Thika Campus.
Mount Kenya University is a chartered university that provides academic and vocational training across different disciplines. The institution operates its main campus in Thika and has other campuses and learning centres serving students in Kenya and the wider East African region.
The university’s recruitment process is intended to support its academic programmes by attracting personnel who can contribute to teaching, curriculum implementation, research, student supervision and other academic responsibilities associated with the respective appointments.
The current vacancies provide opportunities across medical education, physiology, special needs education, inclusive education and health records and information management. A total of five positions have been listed, with one vacancy available under each job title.
Applicants should pay particular attention to the closing date attached to the position they intend to pursue. The vacancies do not all have the same application deadline. Applications are made through the Mount Kenya University online recruitment portal.
Below are the available Mount Kenya University jobs, together with the respective schools, locations and job descriptions.
1. Lecturer, Physiology – One Position
School/Faculty: School of Medicine
Campus: Thika
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 5 September 2026
The Lecturer, Physiology position is based within the School of Medicine at Mount Kenya University. The successful appointee will form part of the academic team responsible for delivering physiology education and supporting the teaching, assessment, research and administrative functions of the relevant department.
The position involves participation in the university’s academic programmes and requires the lecturer to contribute to the development and delivery of learning materials. The lecturer will also participate in the assessment of students and the broader research activities of the university.
The role reports to the Head of the Department of Physiology.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
- Participating in curriculum development and review to ensure academic programmes and course content remain properly structured and relevant to the university’s educational objectives.
- Preparing course outlines that provide direction for the effective delivery of teaching and ensure that the required syllabus is adequately covered.
- Developing appropriate learning content to support the delivery and coverage of the approved course outline.
- Teaching undergraduate, diploma and certificate courses assigned within the department.
- Setting examinations and other assessments intended to evaluate students’ understanding of the course content.
- Invigilating and administering examinations in accordance with the university’s academic procedures.
- Providing progressive reports to the department based on students’ academic performance and understanding of the course material.
- Supervising student projects and providing the academic guidance required for students to complete their respective programmes successfully.
- Attending student project defence meetings and participating in the evaluation of students’ academic work.
- Undertaking research as part of the university’s academic and knowledge-generation mandate.
- Preparing academic publications and contributing to the dissemination of research findings.
- Participating in conferences and other appropriate academic forums where research findings and knowledge can be shared.
- Supporting efforts to attract research funding to the university.
- Facilitating field studies where these form part of the academic programmes being delivered.
- Assessing students undertaking attachments, academic trips, internships or other practical learning activities connected to their programmes.
- Participating in official university meetings, functions and other institutional activities.
- Monitoring class attendance records to ensure students seeking to sit examinations have met the university’s required lecture attendance threshold.
- Undertaking administrative duties connected to the department and the wider university.
- Carrying out any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time within the scope of the appointment.
The Lecturer, Physiology position therefore combines classroom teaching with assessment, curriculum development, student supervision, research and institutional responsibilities. The successful appointee will be expected to contribute to both the academic delivery of physiology programmes and the broader functions of the School of Medicine.
2. Lecturer, Special Needs Education – Hearing Impairments – One Position
School/Faculty: School of Education-SE
Campus: Thika
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 5 September 2026
Mount Kenya University is also recruiting a Lecturer in Special Needs Education with a focus on Hearing Impairments. The position is located within the School of Education at the Thika Campus.
The appointment is intended to support the university’s teaching and academic activities in the area of special needs education, particularly programmes and learning activities associated with hearing impairments.
As a lecturer position, the appointee will operate within the university’s academic environment and contribute to the delivery of education programmes in the designated area of specialisation.
The role centres on supporting students pursuing relevant education programmes and contributing to the academic work undertaken within the School of Education.
The position covers areas such as:
- Supporting the delivery of university academic programmes relating to Special Needs Education and Hearing Impairments.
- Participating in the teaching and learning activities undertaken within the School of Education.
- Contributing to the effective delivery of course content within the relevant area of specialisation.
- Supporting students undertaking academic work associated with special needs education.
- Participating in academic activities undertaken within the school and the wider university.
- Contributing to the academic environment through engagement with teaching, student learning and departmental activities associated with the lecturer appointment.
- Working within the School of Education’s academic structures and participating in activities required for the effective delivery of the relevant programmes.
The vacancy provides an academic appointment specifically designated for Special Needs Education – Hearing Impairments. Applicants should therefore review the official vacancy details carefully when preparing their applications and ensure that the position selected on the recruitment portal corresponds with this specific specialisation.
3. Tutorial Fellow, Special Needs Education – Inclusive Education – One Position
School/Faculty: School of Education-SE
Campus: Thika
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 5 September 2026
The third vacancy is for a Tutorial Fellow in Special Needs Education – Inclusive Education. This is another academic position within Mount Kenya University’s School of Education at the Thika Campus.
The position focuses on Inclusive Education within the broader Special Needs Education field. The successful appointee will work within the university’s academic environment and support the delivery of learning activities associated with this area.
The Tutorial Fellow position supports teaching and learning activities and contributes to the academic functions undertaken within the School of Education. The appointee will work with students and other academic staff while supporting the delivery of the university’s relevant educational programmes.
The position includes responsibilities associated with:
- Supporting academic activities within the Special Needs Education and Inclusive Education area.
- Participating in the delivery of learning activities within the School of Education.
- Supporting students undertaking programmes and coursework connected to the relevant academic discipline.
- Contributing to the implementation of academic programmes within the designated area.
- Working with the relevant academic department in carrying out teaching and learning activities.
- Participating in departmental and school-level academic activities associated with the Tutorial Fellow appointment.
- Supporting the broader academic functions of the School of Education as assigned within the position.
The position is specifically advertised under Special Needs Education – Inclusive Education. Prospective applicants should therefore distinguish it from the separate Lecturer, Special Needs Education – Hearing Impairments vacancy also included in the current recruitment.
Both positions are located at the Thika Campus and fall under the School of Education, but they represent different job levels and different areas of specialisation.
4. Graduate Assistant, Health Records, School of Clinical Medicine – One Position
School/Faculty: School of Clinical Medicine
Campus: Thika
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 11 September 2026
Mount Kenya University is seeking a Graduate Assistant in Health Records to join the School of Clinical Medicine. The position is based at the Thika Campus and reports to the Head of Health Records & Information Management.
The Graduate Assistant will contribute to academic activities within Health Records and Information Management while supporting teaching, student assessment, research and related departmental responsibilities.
This position incorporates a combination of academic delivery and institutional responsibilities. It provides the appointee with responsibilities covering course preparation, teaching, examinations, student projects, research and participation in university activities.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
- Participating in the development and review of curricula used in the relevant academic programmes.
- Preparing course outlines to guide the effective delivery of teaching and ensure adequate coverage of the syllabus.
- Developing learning content in accordance with the approved course outlines.
- Teaching diploma and certificate courses assigned within the relevant department.
- Setting examinations and other academic assessments to evaluate students’ understanding of the content covered during their studies.
- Invigilating examinations in accordance with established university procedures.
- Administering examinations and supporting the proper implementation of student assessment processes.
- Providing progressive reports to the department regarding students’ understanding and academic performance.
- Supervising student projects to support the successful completion of their studies.
- Attending student project defence meetings and contributing to the evaluation of academic projects.
- Carrying out research as part of the university’s academic activities.
- Preparing publications arising from research and other scholarly work.
- Participating in conferences to contribute to the dissemination of knowledge generated through research.
- Supporting efforts to attract funding that can be used to advance university research activities.
- Facilitating field studies associated with the programmes delivered by the department.
- Assessing students during attachments, trips, internships and other forms of practical or field-based learning.
- Participating in official Mount Kenya University meetings and institutional functions.
- Monitoring student class attendance records.
- Ensuring that students presenting themselves for examinations have satisfied the required lecture attendance conditions.
- Undertaking administrative responsibilities associated with the department.
- Performing other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.
The Graduate Assistant will therefore contribute to the day-to-day academic activities of the Health Records & Information Management area while supporting both students and the department in delivering its programmes.
5. Lecturer, Health Records, School of Clinical Medicine – One Position
School/Faculty: School of Clinical Medicine
Campus: Thika
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 11 September 2026
The Lecturer, Health Records position is another academic opportunity available within the School of Clinical Medicine at Mount Kenya University’s Thika Campus.
The lecturer will report to the Head of Health Records & Information Management and will contribute to the teaching, assessment, research and administrative responsibilities of the department.
The role involves delivering academic programmes at different levels while supporting curriculum development, student supervision, examinations and research.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
- Participating in curriculum development and curriculum review activities within the department.
- Preparing course outlines that guide the effective delivery of teaching and ensure the required syllabus is adequately covered.
- Developing learning materials and content required for the successful delivery of the relevant courses.
- Teaching undergraduate programmes assigned within the department.
- Teaching diploma programmes where assigned.
- Teaching certificate programmes falling within the lecturer’s academic responsibilities.
- Setting examinations and assessments designed to determine students’ understanding of the relevant course content.
- Invigilating examinations and ensuring assessments are administered according to university procedures.
- Administering examinations and providing progressive academic reports to the department.
- Supervising students undertaking academic projects.
- Providing the academic guidance necessary to support students in successfully completing their projects and studies.
- Attending project defence meetings and participating in the evaluation of students’ work.
- Undertaking research in support of the university’s scholarly and knowledge-generation activities.
- Preparing publications based on research and other relevant academic work.
- Participating in academic and professional conferences where research findings and knowledge can be disseminated.
- Supporting the university’s efforts to attract external or other appropriate funding for research.
- Facilitating field studies connected with relevant academic programmes.
- Assessing students participating in attachments, academic trips, internships and other practical learning activities.
- Participating in official university meetings and functions as required.
- Monitoring class attendance sheets as part of the university’s academic administration processes.
- Ensuring that students seeking to sit examinations have achieved the required level of lecture attendance.
- Carrying out administrative responsibilities within the department.
- Performing other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.
The Lecturer, Health Records position therefore requires involvement throughout the academic process, from curriculum development and preparation of course materials to classroom teaching, student assessment, project supervision and research.
The appointee will also contribute to the institutional activities of the School of Clinical Medicine and the Health Records & Information Management area.
Summary of Mount Kenya University Vacancies
The current Mount Kenya University recruitment includes the following five positions:
- Lecturer, Physiology – School of Medicine – One Position
- Lecturer, Special Needs Education – Hearing Impairments – School of Education – One Position
- Tutorial Fellow, Special Needs Education – Inclusive Education – School of Education – One Position
- Graduate Assistant, Health Records – School of Clinical Medicine – One Position
- Lecturer, Health Records – School of Clinical Medicine – One Position
All five vacancies are based at Mount Kenya University’s Thika Campus.
Candidates interested in the first three vacancies should take note of the stated closing date of 5 September 2026, while applications for the Graduate Assistant, Health Records and Lecturer, Health Records positions close on 11 September 2026.
How to Apply for Mount Kenya University Jobs
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the Mount Kenya University online recruitment portal and select the specific vacancy for which they wish to be considered.
Applicants should carefully review the official listing for their preferred position before submitting an application. Where supporting documents or additional information are requested through the recruitment system, applicants should ensure that the required information is provided correctly.
For the Health Records vacancies, Mount Kenya University states that candidates who meet the requirements should apply through the recruitment portal and indicate their salary expectations in the attached cover letter. Applications for these positions must be made through the university’s online recruitment portal.
Mount Kenya University states that it is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge applicants any fee during the recruitment and selection process. For the Health Records vacancies, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Candidates should submit applications before the deadline attached to the individual position rather than waiting until the final day of recruitment.
