The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced vacancies for Deputy Vice-Chancellor positions in three public universities, alongside other academic job openings in selected institutions.
In a notice dated Tuesday, May 5, 2026, PSC invited qualified candidates to apply for senior university leadership roles, including Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs) and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Linkages) at Machakos University. The Commission also advertised the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Development) at Maseno University, as well as a similar role at Kibabii University.
Details of the advertised posts and application procedures are available on the PSC website at www.publicservice.go.ke.
Applicants are required to submit their applications online via the Commission’s website or through the job portal www.psckjobs.go.ke, following the instructions provided. Applications may also be hand-delivered to the Public Service Commission, 4th Floor, Office of the Secretary/CEO, Commission House, Off Harambee Avenue, Nairobi, or sent by registered mail to: The Secretary/CEO, Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 30095-00100, Nairobi.
All applications must be received by May 26, 2026, at 5:00 pm East African Time.
Meanwhile, Kisii University has also advertised lecturer positions in the School of Medicine. The institution is seeking to recruit Lecturers in Human Anatomy, Obstetrics/Gynaecology, General Surgery, Human Pathology, Psychiatry, and Clinical Medicine, with one position available in each area.
Interested applicants are required to submit a cover letter, updated curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, as well as details of current salary and benefits. Candidates must also provide telephone and email contacts.
Applications should be submitted by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 22, 2026, addressed to: The Vice Chancellor, Kisii University, P.O. Box 408-40200, Kisii, Kenya, or via email at vc@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke.
Separately, Kaimosi Friends University has advertised lecture positions across various departments. Applicants are required to submit applications in PDF format indicating current salary, together with CVs, professional certificates, and testimonials, to exterpos1@kafu.ac.ke.
Applications must be received by Monday, May 18, 2026, at 5:00 pm. Further details on job requirements are available on the university website www.kafu.ac.ke.
All applications should be addressed to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance, Planning & Development), P.O. Box 385-50309, Kaimosi, Kenya.
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