Karatina University has announced external job vacancies for qualified and interested applicants seeking employment in academic, administrative, technical, healthcare, security and support service positions.
The recruitment exercise covers 24 job categories, comprising three academic positions and 21 administrative positions, with a total of 73 vacancies.
Karatina University is a public university in Kenya committed to higher education, research, innovation and leadership development. Through this recruitment, the institution seeks to strengthen its academic programmes, administrative operations and student support services.
Applications are invited for positions ranging from Senior Lecturers and Lecturers to Accountants, Clinical Officers, Drivers, Security Attendants and other university support personnel.
The application deadline is Monday, 16th November 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Academic Positions
1. Senior Lecturers – 10 Posts
- Grade: 13
- Reference Number: KarU/HR/SLEC/2026
Senior Lecturers are responsible for providing advanced academic instruction, conducting research and supporting the development of academic programmes within the University.
General duties include:
- Delivering lectures and supervising academic activities.
- Conducting research and contributing to scholarly publications.
- Supervising students undertaking research projects.
- Participating in curriculum development and review.
- Supporting academic mentorship and departmental activities.
2. Lecturers – 27 Posts
- Grade: 12
- Reference Number: KarU/HR/LEC/2026
Lecturers support teaching, research and academic development across the University’s programmes.
General duties include:
- Preparing and delivering lectures.
- Assessing students through examinations and assignments.
- Conducting academic research.
- Providing academic guidance to students.
- Participating in departmental meetings and curriculum reviews.
3. Tutorial Fellows – 5 Posts
- Grade: 11
- Reference Number: KarU/HR/TF/2026
Tutorial Fellows support teaching and learning activities while participating in academic research and departmental assignments.
General duties include:
- Conducting tutorials and supporting classroom instruction.
- Assisting lecturers with academic activities.
- Supporting student assessments.
- Participating in research activities.
- Providing academic assistance to students.
Administrative Positions
4. Deputy Dean of Students – 1 Post
- Grade: 14
- Reference Number: KarU/HR/DDS/2026
The Deputy Dean of Students supports the coordination and management of student welfare programmes and services.
General duties include:
- Coordinating student welfare activities.
- Supporting student guidance and disciplinary processes.
- Overseeing student support programmes.
- Coordinating student engagement activities.
- Supporting the implementation of student affairs policies.
5. Deputy Registrar (Academic Affairs) – 1 Post
- Grade: 14
- Reference Number: KarU/HR/DRAA/2026
The Deputy Registrar supports the administration and coordination of academic affairs.
General duties include:
- Coordinating academic administration activities.
- Supporting student registration and academic records management.
- Overseeing examination administration processes.
- Supporting academic calendar implementation.
- Coordinating academic reporting and documentation.
6. Accountant – 2 Posts
- Grade: 12
- Reference Number: KarU/HR/ACC/2026
Accountants support the University’s financial management, accounting and reporting activities.
General duties include:
- Preparing financial statements and reports.
- Maintaining accounting records.
- Supporting budget preparation.
- Monitoring financial transactions.
- Supporting compliance with financial procedures.
7. Chief Security Officer – 1 Post
- Grade: 12
- Reference Number: KarU/HR/CSO/2026
The Chief Security Officer oversees institutional security operations and supports the protection of university personnel, property and facilities.
General duties include:
- Coordinating campus security operations.
- Supervising security personnel.
- Conducting security risk assessments.
- Supporting security incident investigations.
- Implementing institutional security procedures.
8. Senior Assistant Students Counsellor – 2 Posts
- Grade: 11
- Reference Number: KarU/HR/SASC/2026
The position supports student counselling, psychosocial assistance and welfare services.
General duties include:
- Providing counselling services to students.
- Supporting student mental health and wellbeing programmes.
- Organising student guidance sessions.
- Maintaining confidential counselling records.
- Supporting student referral and welfare programmes.
9. Biomedical Engineer I – 1 Post
- Grade: 10
- Reference Number: KarU/HR/BE/2026
The Biomedical Engineer supports the maintenance and effective operation of biomedical equipment and related technical systems.
General duties include:
- Inspecting and maintaining biomedical equipment.
- Troubleshooting equipment faults.
- Supporting equipment installation.
- Maintaining equipment service records.
- Supporting safe operation of biomedical systems.
10. Assistant Database Administrator (Developer) – 1 Post
- Grade: 10
- Reference Number: KarU/HR/ADAD/2026
The position supports database development, administration and maintenance of institutional information systems.
General duties include:
- Supporting database development and maintenance.
- Monitoring database performance.
- Assisting with data backup and recovery.
- Troubleshooting database-related problems.
- Supporting database security and data integrity.
11. Senior Technician I (Chemistry/Biological Sciences) – 1 Post
- Grade: 10
- Reference Number: KarU/HR/ST/2026
The Senior Technician supports laboratory operations in chemistry and biological sciences.
General duties include:
- Preparing laboratory equipment and materials.
- Supporting practical teaching sessions.
- Maintaining laboratory instruments.
- Monitoring laboratory safety procedures.
- Supporting laboratory inventory management.
12. Senior Technician I (Instructional Design – ODeL) – 1 Post
- Grade: 10
- Reference Number: KarU/HR/STID/2026
The position supports instructional design and Open, Distance and e-Learning activities.
General duties include:
- Supporting the development of digital learning materials.
- Assisting with online course design.
- Maintaining digital learning resources.
- Providing technical assistance for e-learning platforms.
- Supporting online teaching and learning activities.
13. Assistant Games Tutor II – 1 Post
- Grade: 10
- Reference Number: KarU/HR/AGT/2026
The Assistant Games Tutor supports sports training, student recreation and university sporting activities.
General duties include:
- Assisting with sports training programmes.
- Coordinating recreational activities.
- Supporting university sports competitions.
- Maintaining sports equipment.
- Supporting student participation in sporting activities.
14. Clinical Officer – 3 Posts
- Grade: 9
- Reference Number: KarU/HR/CO/2026
Clinical Officers support healthcare delivery and clinical services within the University’s health facilities.
General duties include:
- Assessing and managing patients.
- Providing clinical consultations.
- Supporting treatment and patient referrals.
- Maintaining clinical records.
- Participating in preventive healthcare activities.
15. Nursing Officer III (Psychiatric) – 1 Post
- Grade: 9
- Reference Number: KarU/HR/NOP/2026
The Nursing Officer provides psychiatric nursing services and supports mental healthcare delivery.
General duties include:
- Providing psychiatric nursing care.
- Monitoring patients receiving mental health treatment.
- Supporting mental health assessments.
- Maintaining patient care records.
- Participating in mental health education programmes.
16. Computer Technician – 2 Posts
- Grade: 8
- Reference Number: KarU/HR/CT/2026
Computer Technicians support the maintenance and operation of university computer equipment and ICT systems.
General duties include:
- Installing and maintaining computer hardware.
- Troubleshooting technical problems.
- Supporting software installation.
- Providing technical assistance to users.
- Maintaining ICT equipment records.
17. Senior Driver I – 1 Post
- Grade: 7
- Reference Number: KarU/HR/SDR/2026
The Senior Driver supports institutional transport services and the safe operation of assigned vehicles.
General duties include:
- Driving authorised university vehicles.
- Conducting routine vehicle inspections.
- Maintaining vehicle movement records.
- Reporting vehicle maintenance requirements.
- Supporting safe transportation of authorised passengers and materials.
18. Mortician I – 1 Post
- Grade: 7
- Reference Number: KarU/HR/MOI/2026
The Mortician supports mortuary operations and the professional handling and preservation of deceased persons.
General duties include:
- Receiving and documenting deceased persons.
- Supporting preservation and mortuary procedures.
- Maintaining mortuary hygiene.
- Managing mortuary records.
- Supporting the respectful release of bodies to authorised persons.
19. Electrician – 1 Post
- Grade: 6
- Reference Number: KarU/HR/EL/2026
The Electrician supports electrical installation, repair and maintenance across university facilities.
General duties include:
- Inspecting electrical installations.
- Repairing electrical faults.
- Maintaining electrical equipment.
- Supporting electrical safety inspections.
- Performing preventive maintenance.
20. Coach (Games) – 2 Posts
- Grade: 6
- Reference Number: KarU/HR/CG/2026
The Coach supports student sports development, team preparation and sporting performance.
General duties include:
- Conducting sports coaching sessions.
- Preparing teams for competitions.
- Monitoring athlete performance.
- Supporting sports development programmes.
- Maintaining training schedules.
21. Mortician II – 1 Post
- Grade: 5
- Reference Number: KarU/HR/MO/2026
The Mortician II assists with routine mortuary operations.
General duties include:
- Supporting the handling and preservation of deceased persons.
- Cleaning and maintaining mortuary facilities.
- Assisting with mortuary documentation.
- Preparing equipment and working areas.
- Supporting compliance with hygiene procedures.
22. Driver/Mechanic I – 1 Post
- Grade: 5
- Reference Number: KarU/HR/DR/2026
The Driver/Mechanic supports university transportation and routine vehicle maintenance.
General duties include:
- Driving assigned vehicles.
- Conducting basic vehicle maintenance.
- Identifying and reporting mechanical faults.
- Maintaining vehicle service records.
- Supporting vehicle inspections.
23. Ambulance Driver – 1 Post
- Grade: 4
- Reference Number: KarU/HR/ADR/2026
The Ambulance Driver supports emergency medical transportation.
General duties include:
- Operating the university ambulance.
- Transporting patients safely.
- Maintaining ambulance cleanliness.
- Checking vehicle readiness.
- Supporting emergency response transportation.
24. Security Attendant I – 3 Posts
- Grade: 4
- Reference Number: KarU/HR/SA/2026
Security Attendants support campus safety and security operations.
General duties include:
- Monitoring entry and exit points.
- Conducting security patrols.
- Reporting suspicious activities.
- Supporting access control.
- Assisting with emergency security procedures.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their applications online through the Karatina University jobs portal.
Official Recruitment Portal: https://jobs.karu.ac.ke
The application should include:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Academic and professional certificates.
- Academic transcripts.
- KCSE/KACE/KCE certificates.
- Recognition from CUE for any foreign certificate.
- National ID or Passport.
In addition to the online application, applicants must submit a continuously scanned copy of their application through email to [email protected].
The email subject should clearly indicate the job title and reference number, for example:
Deputy Dean of Students (KarU/HR/DDS/2026)
Applicants should consult the official University website for detailed job specifications, specialisations and general requirements.
Official Careers Page: https://karu.ac.ke/careers/
Important Information
Karatina University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants of either gender, persons with disabilities and individuals from marginalised areas are encouraged to apply.
The University has further indicated that:
- Applicants with disabilities should provide evidence of an NCPWD certificate.
- The University does not charge any recruitment or selection fees.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.
Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted on or before Monday, 16th November 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Applicants are advised to complete both the online application and the required email submission before the deadline.
