Kaimosi Friends University (KAFU) Teaching and Administrative Staff Recruitment 2026
Application Deadline: 18th May 2026 – 5:00 PM (East African Time)
Location:Â Kaimosi, Kenya
Employment Types:Â Permanent, Contract, and Permanent/Contract
University
Kaimosi Friends University (KAFU) is a public university chartered to offer quality education across multiple disciplines. The university invites applications from qualified candidates for teaching and administrative positions in the following academic divisions:
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Division of Academic Students’ Affairs and Research
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School of Business & Economics
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School of Education & Social Sciences
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School of Science
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School of Computing & Informatics
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Administration, Finance, Planning and Development
Vision:Â To be a centre of excellence in education, research, and community service.
Commitment:Â Equal opportunity employer encouraging women, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups to apply.
Full List of Vacancies – Sorted by Academic Rank
Associate Professor – Grade 14 (2 Positions)
| Area of Specialization | Department | Terms | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum Studies | Curriculum and Instruction | Permanent / Contract | KAFU/302/CAI/6/2026 |
| Biology / Entomology | Physical, Biological & Agricultural Sciences | Permanent / Contract | KAFU/302/BIO&E/11/2026 |
Senior Lecturer – Grade 13 (3 Positions)
| Area of Specialization | Department | Terms | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine | Clinical Medicine & Community Health | Permanent | KAFU/302/CM/1/2026 |
| Medical Surgical Nursing | Nursing | Permanent | KAFU/302/CM&N/2/2026 |
| Statistics | Mathematics & Statistics | Permanent | KAFU/302/STAT/12/2026 |
Lecturer – Grade 12 (8 Positions)
| Area of Specialization | Department | Terms | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine (Surgery) | Clinical Medicine | Permanent | KAFU/302/CM&S/3/2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | Accounting & Finance | Permanent | KAFU/302/A&F/5/2026 |
| French | Languages & Literature | Permanent | KAFU/302/FREN/7/2026 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | Curriculum & Instruction | Permanent | KAFU/302/C&I/8/2026 |
| Disaster Management & International Diplomacy | Social Sciences | Permanent | KAFU/302/DM&IP/9/2026 |
| Social Sciences | Social Sciences | Permanent | KAFU/302/SS/10/2026 |
| Computer Science | Computer Science | Permanent | KAFU/302/COSC/16/2026 |
| Information Technology | Information Technology | Permanent | KAFU/302/IT/17/2026 |
Tutorial Fellow – Grade 11 (2 Positions)
| Area of Specialization | Department | Terms | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Extension | Physical, Biological & Agricultural Sciences | Contract | KAFU/302/TF/AEXT/13/2026 |
| Chemistry | Chemistry | Contract | KAFU/302/TF/CHE/14/2026 |
Clinical Instructor – Grade 10 (1 Position)
| Area of Specialization | Department | Terms | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine | Clinical Medicine | Permanent | KAFU/302/CM/4/2026 |
Senior Technical Assistant I – Grade 8 (2 Positions)
| Area of Specialization | Department | Terms | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Technology | Laboratory Technology | Permanent | KAFU/302/LABTECH/15/2026 |
| Computer Science | Computer Science | Permanent | KAFU/302/LABTECH/18/2026 |
Accountant – Grade 12 (1 Position)
| Area of Specialization | Department | Terms | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts / Finance | Finance Department | Permanent | KAFU/302/ACCS/19/2026 |
Vacancy
| No. | Position | Grade | Department | Specialization | Posts | Terms | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Lecturer | 13 | Clinical Medicine & Community Health | Clinical Medicine | 1 | Permanent | KAFU/302/CM/1/2026 |
| 2 | Senior Lecturer | 13 | Nursing | Medical Surgical Nursing | 1 | Permanent | KAFU/302/CM&N/2/2026 |
| 3 | Lecturer | 12 | Clinical Medicine | Clinical Medicine (Surgery) | 1 | Permanent | KAFU/302/CM&S/3/2026 |
| 4 | Clinical Instructor | 10 | Clinical Medicine | Clinical Medicine | 1 | Permanent | KAFU/302/CM/4/2026 |
| 5 | Lecturer | 12 | Accounting & Finance | Accounting & Finance | 1 | Permanent | KAFU/302/A&F/5/2026 |
| 6 | Associate Professor | 14 | Curriculum and Instruction | Curriculum Studies | 1 | Permanent/Contract | KAFU/302/CAI/6/2026 |
| 7 | Lecturer | 12 | Languages & Literature | French | 1 | Permanent | KAFU/302/FREN/7/2026 |
| 8 | Lecturer | 12 | Curriculum & Instruction | Curriculum & Instruction | 1 | Permanent | KAFU/302/C&I/8/2026 |
| 9 | Lecturer | 12 | Social Sciences | Disaster Management & International Diplomacy | 1 | Permanent | KAFU/302/DM&IP/9/2026 |
| 10 | Lecturer | 12 | Social Sciences | Social Sciences | 1 | Permanent | KAFU/302/SS/10/2026 |
| 11 | Associate Professor | 14 | Physical, Biological & Agricultural Sciences | Biology / Entomology | 1 | Permanent/Contract | KAFU/302/BIO&E/11/2026 |
| 12 | Senior Lecturer | 13 | Mathematics & Statistics | Statistics | 1 | Permanent | KAFU/302/STAT/12/2026 |
| 13 | Tutorial Fellow | 11 | Physical, Biological & Agricultural Sciences | Agriculture & Extension | 1 | Contract | KAFU/302/TF/AEXT/13/2026 |
| 14 | Tutorial Fellow | 11 | Chemistry | Chemistry | 1 | Contract | KAFU/302/TF/CHE/14/2026 |
| 15 | Senior Technical Assistant I | 8 | Laboratory Technology | Laboratory Technology | 1 | Permanent | KAFU/302/LABTECH/15/2026 |
| 16 | Lecturer | 12 | Computer Science | Computer Science | 1 | Permanent | KAFU/302/COSC/16/2026 |
| 17 | Lecturer | 12 | Information Technology | Information Technology | 1 | Permanent | KAFU/302/IT/17/2026 |
| 18 | Senior Technical Assistant I | 8 | Computer Science | Computer Science | 1 | Permanent | KAFU/302/LABTECH/18/2026 |
| 19 | Accountant | 12 | Finance Department | Accounts / Finance | 1 | Permanent | KAFU/302/ACCS/19/2026 |
Application Process – Step by Step
Step 1: Review Full Job Requirements
Visit the Kaimosi Friends University official website for detailed job descriptions, qualifications, and experience requirements:
Website:Â www.kafu.ac.ke
Step 2: Prepare Your Application Package
Compile the following documents into one running document (PDF or Word format):
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Application letter (clearly stating the position and reference number)
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Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with contact details and three referees
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Certified copies of academic certificates (from diploma to highest degree)
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Certified copies of professional certificates and licenses (where applicable)
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Testimonials
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Copy of National Identification Card (ID) or Passport
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Any other relevant supporting documents
Step 3: Submit via Email
Send the complete application as one running document to:
Email:Â [email protected]
Email Subject Format: Application for [Position Name] – Reference [Number]
*Example: Application for Senior Lecturer Clinical Medicine – KAFU/302/CM/1/2026*
Step 4: Address Your Application Properly
All applications must be addressed to:
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance, Planning & Development)
Kaimosi Friends University
P.O. Box 385 – 50309
KAIMOSI – KENYA
Step 5: Submit Before Deadline
Deadline:Â Monday, 18th May 2026, on or before 5:00 PM (East African Time)
Late applications will not be considered.
Terms of Service Breakdown
| Term | Positions Covered | Number of Posts |
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| Permanent | Senior Lecturer, Lecturer, Clinical Instructor, Senior Technical Assistant, Accountant | 16 |
| Contract | Tutorial Fellow (Agriculture & Extension, Chemistry) | 2 |
| Permanent / Contract | Associate Professor (Curriculum Studies, Biology/Entomology) | 2 |
Equal Opportunity
Kaimosi Friends University is an equal opportunity employer. The following groups are strongly encouraged to apply:
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Women
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Persons living with disability
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Marginalized groups
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Minority groups
Important Notices
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
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Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide Chapter Six (6) compliance documents
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The university reserves the right to verify academic and professional credentials




