Job Advert July 2026

Kirinyaga University is a chartered government owned and established under the Universities Act No.42 of 2012.  At present, the University runs degree programmes across four faculties; Health Sciences, Business and Education, Pure and Applied Sciences and Engineering and Technology. The University, situated about 115 kilometers from Nairobi, is among the vibrant and fastest growing citadels of learning in Kenya.

The University invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced person with excellent academic credentials to fill the below vacant positions.

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Medical Engineering   

Senior Lecturer:                     Grade 13         1 position                           KyU/AC/210/07/2026

Lecturer:                                 Grade 12         1 position                           KyU/AC/211/07/2026

Assistant Lecturer:                 Grade 11         1 position                           KyU/AC/212/07/2026

Area/Field of specialization: Medical Engineering/Medical Electronics/Medical Instrumentation.

Clinical Medicine  

Lecturer:                            Grade 12         2 positions                                  KyU/AC/213/07/2026

Area/Field of specialization: Medical Physiology/ Clinical medicine (Reproductive and Maternal Health)

Epidemiology and Medical Statistics

Senior Lecturer:                         Grade 13         1 position                              KyU/AC/214/07/2026

Lecturer:                                      Grade 12         1 position                             KyU/AC/215/07/2026

Assistant Lecturer:                     Grade 11         1 position                             KyU/AC/216/07/2026

Area/Field of specialization: Epidemiology

Medical Laboratory Science

Lecturer:                                      Grade 12         2 positions                            KyU/AC/217/07/2026

Assistant Lecturer:                     Grade 11         1 position                              KyU/AC/218/07/2026

Area/Field of specialization: Laboratory Sciences (Immunohematology, Blood Transfusion Science, Toxicology)

Department of Nursing  

Lecturer:                   Grade 12         3 positions                                              KyU/AC/209/04/2026

Area/Field of specialization: Medical Surgical/Pediatric Nursing, Nursing Education, Leadership and Management, Mental Health and Psychiatry Nursing.

SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

Computer Science 

Senior Lecturer:                   Grade 13        2 positions                   KyU/AC/219/07/2026

Area/Field of specialization: Computer Science/Software Engineering

 Lecturer:                             Grade 12         1 position                     KyU/AC/220/07/2026

Area/Field of specialization: Information Technology

Pure and Applied Sciences

Senior Lecturer:                   Grade 13         1 position                        KyU/AC/221/07/2026

Area/Field of specialization: Statistics

Lecturer:                   Grade 12         1 position                        KyU/AC/222/07/2026

Area/Field of specialization: Data Science and Analytics

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND EDUCATION

Department of Education 

Lecturer:                   Grade 12         1 position                        KyU/AC/223/07/2026

Area/Field of specialization: Education Foundations (Sociology of Education/Philosophy of Education)

Lecturer:                   Grade 12         1 position                        KyU/AC/224/07/2026

Area/Field of specialization: Technology Education (Building Construction, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering)

Lecturer:                   Grade 12         1 position                        KyU/AC/225/07/2026

Area/Field of specialization: Science Education (Physics Education/Mathematics/Biology Education)

Lecturer:                   Grade 12         1 position                        KyU/AC/226/07/2026

Area/Field of specialization: Agriculture Education

Lecturer:                   Grade 12         1 position                        KyU/AC/227/07/2026

Area/Field of specialization: Physical Education

Department of Business Studies

Senior Lecturer:                   Grade 13         1 position            KyU/AC/228/07/2026

Area/Field of specialization: Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics Management

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY

Department of Engineering and Building Sciences  

Senior Lecturer:                   Grade 13         3 positions                             KyU/AC/229/07/2026

Area/Field of specialization: Electrical and Computer Electronic/Construction Management/Civil Engineering

Lecturer:                                     Grade 12         1 position                         KyU/AC/230/07/2026

Assistant Lecturer                    Grade 11      1 position                              KyU/AC/231/07/2026

Area/Field of specialization: Civil Engineering

Department of Textile Technology

Lecturer:                   Grade 12         1 position                                    KyU/AC/232/07/2026

Area/Field of specialization: Fashion Design and Textile Technology

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

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Job Application Portal

Mode of application

1. Visit the university website; www.kyu.ac.ke, click on the Jobs tab to access the Jobs Application Portal and fill in your details as instructed; and

2. Submit one (1) hard copy of application package with job reference number and title clearly indicated on the envelope) including the following documents;

1. Application letter;
2. A detailed curriculum vitae signed on all pages. The CV must include contact details of three (3) referees;
3. Copies of certified academic and professional certificates;
4. A copy of the National Identification card or Passport;
5. A copy of the current pay slip (if any); and
6. Other relevant testimonials.

Interested applicants should send the applications (1) hard copy to the undersigned, to be received on or before 20^th August, 2026.

THE VICE CHANCELLOR
KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY
P. O. BOX 143-10300
KERUGOYA

Kirinyaga University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants of either gender,
persons with disabilities and persons from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.