St. Paul’s University, a chartered ecumenical institution with a mandate to develop transformative servant leaders, invites applications for several positions across its academic, administrative, health, student services, communication, and support functions. The University operates across multiple campuses, including Limuru, Nairobi, Nakuru, and a Virtual campus, and continues to strengthen its institutional capacity to support teaching, learning, student welfare, and strategic growth.
The current vacancies reflect the University’s ongoing commitment to effective leadership, quality service delivery, sound administration, and holistic student development. The roles cut across senior leadership, professional services, academic administration, health services, student support, resource mobilization, and operational support. Each position plays a critical role in supporting the University’s mission, governance, and day-to-day operations.
This job advertisement is structured for publication on a third-party job board and provides a comprehensive overview of all available positions. It includes a clear introduction followed by detailed job descriptions for each role, outlining responsibilities and scope of work. The article is intended to help prospective applicants understand the expectations of each position before submitting an application. No qualifications are listed unless they were explicitly included in the provided job descriptions.
All positions listed are currently open, and interested candidates are encouraged to review the responsibilities carefully and apply through the designated application platform.
Open Positions and Detailed Job Descriptions
- Vice Chancellor
Position Overview
The Vice Chancellor is the chief executive and academic officer of St. Paul’s University and provides overall leadership, strategic direction, and administrative oversight. The role is central to advancing the University’s mission as a Christian, ecumenical institution committed to academic excellence, ethical leadership, and service to society.
The Vice Chancellor is responsible for guiding the University’s academic, administrative, financial, and spiritual life across all campuses. The role requires the ability to balance strategic leadership with operational oversight while engaging diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Detailed Job Description and Responsibilities
The Vice Chancellor provides overall leadership and direction to the University, ensuring that institutional policies, strategies, and plans are effectively implemented. The role includes articulating and advancing the University’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities in alignment with its charter and governing framework.
The position oversees academic affairs, including teaching, research, and community engagement. The Vice Chancellor ensures that academic programs maintain high standards of quality, relevance, and integrity and that they comply with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
The role includes administrative and financial oversight. The Vice Chancellor works with senior management to ensure effective resource allocation, financial sustainability, and accountability across all University operations.
The Vice Chancellor represents the University to external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, partner institutions, faith-based organizations, donors, alumni, and the broader community. The role involves building and maintaining strategic partnerships that support institutional growth and impact.
The position also provides leadership in fostering the University’s Christian and ecumenical identity. This includes promoting ethical conduct, servant leadership, and spiritual formation across the University community.
- Nurse
Position Overview
The Nurse position supports the delivery of healthcare services within the University community. The role focuses on providing clinical care, preventive services, and health education in accordance with established nursing standards and Ministry of Health guidelines.
Detailed Job Description and Responsibilities
The Nurse is responsible for performing patient triage and registering patients presenting for medical services. The role includes assessing patient conditions and prioritizing care based on clinical need.
The position involves administering medications, injections, and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to nursing standards and safety protocols.
The Nurse supports maternal and child health services by ensuring that child welfare clinic activities, antenatal care, postnatal care, family planning, and immunization services are delivered and kept up to date in line with Ministry of Health guidelines.
The role includes maintaining accurate patient records, monitoring treatment outcomes, and providing health education to patients on preventive care and wellness.
The Nurse also supports infection prevention and control practices within the health facility and contributes to maintaining a safe and hygienic clinical environment.
- Assistant Registrar (Admissions and Records)
Position Overview
The Assistant Registrar (Admissions and Records) supports academic administration functions related to student admissions, registration, records management, and graduation processes. The role contributes to the effective achievement of University goals related to academic administration and quality assurance.
Detailed Job Description and Responsibilities
The Assistant Registrar supports the coordination and implementation of student admissions and registration processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with academic policies.
The role includes managing student academic records, data management systems, and documentation related to enrollment, progression, and completion of studies.
The position supports graduation planning and execution, including verification of academic records, preparation of graduation lists, and coordination of graduation ceremonies.
The Assistant Registrar contributes to curriculum development and quality assurance processes by supporting documentation, reporting, and compliance activities.
The role also involves responding to student and stakeholder inquiries related to admissions, registration, and academic records.
- Administrative Assistants (Five Positions)
Position Overview
The Administrative Assistant roles support the efficient functioning of University departments by providing high-quality administrative services to staff, students, and visitors.
Detailed Job Description and Responsibilities
The Administrative Assistants provide day-to-day administrative support, including handling correspondence, maintaining records, and managing office documentation.
The roles involve coordinating departmental activities, scheduling meetings, and ensuring smooth communication within and across departments.
The position holders support service delivery by responding to inquiries, assisting students and visitors, and ensuring a professional front-office environment.
The Administrative Assistants oversee routine departmental administrative operations, contributing to the effective execution of the University’s core activities.
- Personal Assistant
Position Overview
The Personal Assistant provides direct administrative and clerical support to senior staff, contributing to efficient office management and decision-making support.
Detailed Job Description and Responsibilities
The Personal Assistant prepares reports, handles information requests, and manages correspondence on behalf of the supported office.
The role includes taking minutes, preparing official documents, scheduling meetings, and organizing travel and logistical arrangements.
The position involves receiving visitors, managing calls, and ensuring effective communication and coordination of office activities.
- Cleaners (Five Positions)
Position Overview
The Cleaner roles support the maintenance of a clean, safe, and hygienic environment across the University’s facilities.
Detailed Job Description and Responsibilities
The Cleaners are responsible for maintaining cleanliness in offices, classrooms, hostels, washrooms, and common areas as assigned.
The roles involve routine cleaning, waste disposal, and adherence to hygiene and safety standards.
The position holders support a conducive learning and working environment by ensuring facilities are kept in good condition.
- Public Relations Assistant
Position Overview
The Public Relations Assistant supports the University’s communication, branding, and public engagement activities.
Detailed Job Description and Responsibilities
The role involves assisting in the creation and dissemination of communication materials for internal and external audiences.
The Public Relations Assistant supports media relations, publicity of University programs and events, and management of communication channels.
The position contributes to strengthening stakeholder relations and enhancing the University’s public image.
- Resource Mobilization Officer
Position Overview
The Resource Mobilization Officer supports the University’s resource mobilization strategy by developing partnerships and funding opportunities.
Detailed Job Description and Responsibilities
The role involves identifying, developing, and maintaining partnerships with donors, supporters, and other stakeholders.
The Resource Mobilization Officer supports the development and implementation of strategies to generate new funding streams and sustain existing ones.
The position includes supporting donor engagement, visibility initiatives, and internal coordination related to fundraising activities.
- Student Counsellor Assistant (Two Positions)
Position Overview
The Student Counsellor Assistant roles support the provision of counselling services aimed at promoting student mental health and well-being.
Detailed Job Description and Responsibilities
The Student Counsellor Assistants provide counselling support to students experiencing social, emotional, and health-related challenges.
The roles involve supporting counselling sessions, maintaining records, and referring students to appropriate support services when needed.
The position holders contribute to wellness initiatives and mental health awareness activities within the University.
- Administrative Assistant (Admissions and Records)
Position Overview
This role supports administrative functions within the Academic Registry related to admissions, records, and examinations.
Detailed Job Description and Responsibilities
The Administrative Assistant supports application processing, student registration, and maintenance of student records.
The role involves responding to student queries, supporting examinations facilitation, and assisting in graduation planning.
The position holder communicates student concerns to the relevant offices and participates in departmental meetings.
- Dean of Students
Position Overview
The Dean of Students provides leadership and strategic direction in all matters relating to student welfare, development, and discipline.
Detailed Job Description and Responsibilities
The Dean of Students oversees student orientation programs, student associations, accommodation and catering services, and student health and sports.
The role supports spiritual formation in collaboration with the Chaplaincy and oversees student clubs and activities.
The position manages student discipline processes and promotes a supportive, inclusive, and values-based student environment across all campuses.
Application Process
All the positions listed above are open for applications through the University’s designated application platform. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications in accordance with the instructions provided and within the specified timelines.
