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Industry: Education Management
Description: The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established under the Universities Act 2012 of the laws of Kenya and the University of Nairobi Charter, is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region. The only institution of higher learning in Kenya for a long time, the University of Nairobi responded to the national, regional and Africa's high level manpower training needs by developing and evolving strong, diversified academic programmes and specializations in basic sciences, applied sciences, technology, humanities, social sciences and the arts. Through module II (continuing education) programmes, invaluable opportunity has been opened to hundreds of Kenyans and non-Kenyans, on a paying basis, who meet university admission requirements, but who have not been able to access university education due to restricted intake into the regular programmes that is determined by limited resource allocation by Government. In this effort, the location of the seven campuses of the University in the
Job Description

University of Nairobi – Vacancies

Category: Education / Teaching / Higher Learning Posted: 27th April 2026 Deadline: 11th May 2026

 

Open Jobs

  1. Senior Research Fellow – Software Engineering & AI

  2. Quality Improvement Nurse

  3. Office Assistant

  4. Senior Accountant

  5. Project Manager

  6. Scholarly Communications Coordinator / Editor

 

Minimum Requirements (Likely)

Applicants should:

  • Hold relevant academic qualifications (Master’s or PhD for academic/research roles; Bachelor’s or Diploma for administrative and technical roles).

  • Possess valid registration with relevant professional bodies (e.g., Nursing Council of Kenya, accounting bodies).

  • Have prior experience in research, teaching, healthcare, finance, project management, or scholarly publishing.

  • Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

  • Be familiar with university systems, compliance standards, and academic frameworks.

  • Show professionalism, integrity, and alignment with University of Nairobi’s mission of advancing higher education and research excellence.

  • Research roles require expertise in AI, software engineering, and academic supervision.

  • Nursing roles require clinical quality improvement, patient care, and compliance.

  • Administrative roles require operational support, documentation, and efficiency.

  • Finance roles require accounting, reporting, and budget management.

  • Project management roles require leadership, planning, and execution.

  • Editorial roles require academic publishing, scholarly communication, and editorial oversight.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with detailed CVs and supporting documents, clearly indicating the position applied for, in line with University of Nairobi application guidelines.

Salary: KES Discuss During Interview
Education: Others
Employment Type: Full Time

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