Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified institution committed to a broad-based, holistic, and inclusive education system. MKU is a member of the Inter-University Council of East Africa and the Association of Commonwealth Universities. The university is well known for its dynamic, comprehensive, and thorough academic and vocational training system, with strong linkages to internationally reputable institutions.
The university operates from its main campus in Thika and has additional campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret, and Meru, as well as Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) centres in major towns across Kenya, Burundi, Somaliland, and Uganda.
In line with its mission and vision, the MKU Directorate of Human Resource is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining highly qualified staff to enhance the university’s competitive edge. MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, and dynamic professionals to fill the following positions:
Academic Positions
1. Tutorial Fellow – Social & Development Studies
- School/Faculty: School of Social Sciences (SSS)
- Campus: Mombasa
- Deadline: March 22, 2025
2. Tutorial Fellow – Agriculture (Department of Animal Health)
- School/Faculty: School of Pure and Applied Sciences (SPAS)
- Campus: Nakuru
- Deadline: March 22, 2025
3. Lecturer – Strategic Management
- School/Faculty: School of Business and Economics (SBPM)
- Campus: Nairobi
- Deadline: March 22, 2025
4. Perioperative Theatre Technology Trainer
- School/Faculty: School of Nursing
- Campus: Thika
- Deadline: March 26, 2025
5. Clinical Medicine and Surgery Trainer (2 Positions)
- School/Faculty: School of Clinical Medicine
- Campus: Kitale
- Deadline: March 26, 2025
6. Nurse Clinical Instructor
- School/Faculty: School of Nursing
- Campus: Kitale
- Deadline: March 26, 2025
7. Part-Time Adjunct Faculty
- School/Faculty: Central Administration (CA)
- Campus: Thika
- Deadline: April 1, 2025
8. Part-Time Associate Faculty
- School/Faculty: Central Administration (CA)
- Campus: Thika
- Deadline: April 1, 2025
9. Part-Time Clinical Instructors
- School/Faculty: Central Administration (CA)
- Campus: Thika
- Deadline: April 1, 2025
10. Part-Time Visiting Professors
- School/Faculty: Central Administration (CA)
- Campus: Thika
- Deadline: April 1, 2025
Administrative Positions
11. Administrative Assistant
- School/Faculty: Central Administration (CA)
- Campus: Meru Campus & Kisii ODEL Centre
- Deadline: March 22, 2025
12. Clinical Officer
- School/Faculty: Student Welfare and Alumni
- Campus: Nakuru
- Deadline: March 29, 2025
13. Lift Operator
- School/Faculty: Administration, Planning, and Institutional Advancement
- Campus: Thika
- Deadline: March 22, 2025
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications before the respective deadlines. For more details and to apply, visit the official MKU website.
