Karatina University Announces 71 Job Vacancies; How to Apply

Karatina University has announced 71 job vacancies across academic and administrative departments, inviting qualified and interested candidates to apply for the available positions.

According to a notice shared on Tuesday, October 27, the recruitment covers 42 academic positions and 29 administrative positions.

The academic vacancies include 10 Senior Lecturers, 27 Lecturers and five Tutorial Fellows.

Administrative positions include one Deputy Dean of Students, one Deputy Registrar (Academic Affairs), two Accountant I positions, one Chief Security Officer, two Senior Assistant Students Counsellors, one Biomedical Engineer I, one Assistant Database Administrator (Developer), one Senior Technician I (Chemistry/Biological Sciences) and one Senior Technician I (Instructional Design - ODeL).

The university is also recruiting one Assistant Games Tutor II, three Clinical Officers, one Nursing Officer III (Psychiatric), two Computer Technicians, one Senior Driver I, one Mortician I, one Electrician, two Coaches (Games), one Mortician II, one Driver/Mechanic I, one Ambulance Driver and three Security Attendants I.

Applicants are required to submit their applications online through the university's recruitment portal at https://jobs.karu.ac.ke, which is accessible through the Careers section of the Karatina University website.

The application must include a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), academic and professional certificates, academic transcripts, KCSE/KACE/KCE certificates, recognition from the Commission for University Education (CUE) for foreign academic certificates, and a National Identity Card or passport.

In addition to the online application, candidates must email a continuously scanned copy of their application to [email protected].

Applicants must clearly indicate the job title and reference number in the email subject line. The university provided the example of Deputy Dean of Students (KarU/HR/DDS/2026) to guide applicants on the required format.

The deadline for submitting applications is Monday, November 16, 2026, at 5.00 p.m.

Candidates seeking information on specific job descriptions, qualifications and general requirements have been advised to download the official PDF advertisement available on the university's website at https://karu.ac.ke/careers/.

The university encouraged applications from candidates across different backgrounds, emphasising equal employment opportunities.

"Karatina University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of either gender, persons with disability (evidence of NCPWD certificate), and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply," the notice read.

The institution also cautioned applicants against paying money during the recruitment process, warning that canvassing would result in disqualification.

"Please note that the University does not charge any fee for the recruitment and selection process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and canvassing leads to automatic disqualification," the notice added.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has announced 280 vacancies for mentors and 19 mentor supervisors in ten counties.

The counties include Baringo, Turkana, Kisumu, Migori, Makueni, Murang’a, Taita Taveta, Marsabit, Wajir and Tana River. 

Successful candidates will serve in the positions for a period of 15 months, which is non-renewable.

The qualifications for mentors include a minimum mean grade of C- in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), a diploma in social work, education, psychology or a related field, and experience working with young people, vulnerable populations or poverty graduation programmes.

Applicants must also demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills, empathy, reliability and commitment. They should be positive role models with a clean ethical record.

Mentor supervisors, on the other hand, must hold a bachelor’s degree in social sciences, education, psychology or a related discipline. 

They are also required to have at least one year of experience in mentorship, youth programmes, community work, or poverty graduation programmes.

Other requirements include knowledge of safeguarding, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), and monitoring and evaluation (M&E), as well as experience working with diverse or vulnerable populations.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications online through https://www.socialprotection.go.ke/mentor-recruitment-202

The deadline for submitting applications for the roles is November 17, 2026.