Kenyatta University advertises 16 vacant academic and technical posts across multiple departments

Kenyatta University has advertised 16 vacant positions spanning academic and technical roles across various departments, under the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration and Finance), as it seeks to strengthen teaching, research, and service delivery.

In the Department of Human Anatomy, the university is seeking a lecturer.

The Department of Clinical Radiology and Imaging Services has advertised a Senior Lecturer position, while the Department of Human Pathology is recruiting a lecturer.

The Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry has multiple openings, including Lecturer (Pharmacognosy), Lecturer (Pharmaceutical Chemistry), Technician Grade A/B for both the Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry sections, as well as a Curator/Medicinal Garden Horticulturalist Grade C/D.

In the Department of Family Medicine, Community Health and Epidemiology, the university is inviting applications for a Lecturer position.

The Department of Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics has two vacancies, namely, a Lecturer and a Tutorial Fellow.

In the Department of Sociology, Gender, and Development, a Tutorial Fellow position is available, while the Department of Psychology is seeking both a Lecturer and a Tutorial Fellow.

The Department of Early Childhood and Special Needs Education has advertised a Lecturer in Special Needs Education position. In addition, the Teaching Programmes and Publication Section is recruiting a Public Address Technician Grade A/B.

The university has outlined terms of service that include a medical scheme, house allowance, and commuting allowance for successful applicants.

Interested candidates are required to submit full details of their educational and professional qualifications, work experience, current post and salary, telephone number, and email address.

They must also attach copies of certificates and testimonials, together with names and addresses of three referees familiar with their professional competence.

Applicants and referees are required to address their letters directly to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration and Finance), Kenyatta University, P.O. BOX 43844 – 00100, Nairobi.

All applications and referees’ letters must be received by 28 April 2026.

Further details on job specifications and general requirements are available on the university’s website, www.ku.ac.ke.

The university has stated that it is an equal opportunity employer, adding that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

It further encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply, and notes that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.