Mount Kenya University MKU

<h4>Overview</h4><p>Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a chartered University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. The University is a member of the Inter-University Council of East Africa as well as the Association of Commonwealth Universities. MKU is largely known for its dynamic, comprehensive and thorough academic and vocational training system as well as linkages with internationally reputable institutions. The University operates from the main campus in Thika with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Meru, as well as Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) centres located in major towns in Kenya, Burundi, Somaliland and Uganda.</p><p>In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, the Directorate of Human Resource is mandated to facilitate and support the Mission and operations of the University by enabling it to continue attracting, developing and retaining the right number of suitably qualified staff so as to maintain the University competitive edge. MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the position of a <strong>GRADUATE ASSISTANT, HEALTH RECORDS </strong>in the School of Clinical Medicine.</p><h4>Qualification</h4><p><strong>Must have</strong>:</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree holders in the relevant field with at least an Upper Second-Class honor.</li><li>At least one (1) year of teaching experience in a recognized Academic Institution.</li><li>Must be registered for the relevant Master’s degree programme;</li><li>Must be registered by the Health Records &amp; Information Management Board.</li></ul><h4>Key responsibilities also include</h4><p><strong>Reporting to the Head, Health Records &amp; Information Management</strong></p><p><strong>Duties and responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Participate in curriculum development and review.</li><li>Prepare a course outline to guide the effective delivery and coverage of the syllabus.</li><li>Develop learning content to ensure adequate coverage of the course outline.</li><li>Teach Diploma, and Certificate courses.</li><li>Set, invigilate, and administer examinations to test the understanding of course content and give a progressive report to the Department.</li><li>Supervise students’ projects and attend defence meetings to enable them to complete their studies successfully.</li><li>Carry out research, prepare publications, and participate in conferences to disseminate knowledge generated.</li><li>Attract funding to the University to support research.</li><li>Facilitate field studies and assess students during attachments/trips/ internships.</li><li>Participate in official University meetings and functions.</li><li>Monitor class attendance sheets to ensure that students sitting for the examinations meet the required lecture attendance of more than four-fifths of all lectures before they can sit for their examinations.</li><li>Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.</li></ul><h4>Requirements</h4><p>Interested candidates to apply through the Mount Kenya online Recruitment Portal <strong>http://recruitment.mku.ac.ke</strong> on or before <strong>11th September, 2026.</strong></p><p><strong>NB: All applications <u>MUST</u> be through the MKU recruitment online portal.</strong></p><p><strong>Notes:</strong></p><ul><li>Candidates who meet the requirements should apply through the recruitment portal, and indicate their salary expectations in their attached cover letter.</li><li>Mount Kenya University is an equal opportunity employer.</li><li>The University does not charge any fee for the whole recruitment and selection exercise.</li><li>Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.</li></ul>

GRADUATE ASSISTANT, HEALTH RECORDS, SCHOOL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE- ONE POSITION

<h4>Overview</h4><p>Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a chartered University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. The University is a member of the Inter-University Council of East Africa as well as the Association of Commonwealth Universities. MKU is largely known for its dynamic, comprehensive and thorough academic and vocational training system as well as linkages with internationally reputable institutions. The University operates from the main campus in Thika with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Meru, as well as Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) centres located in major towns in Kenya, Burundi, Somaliland and Uganda.</p><p>In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, the Directorate of Human Resource is mandated to facilitate and support the Mission and operations of the University by enabling it to continue attracting, developing and retaining the right number of suitably qualified staff so as to maintain the University competitive edge. MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the position of a <strong>LECTURER, HEALTH RECORDS </strong>in the School of Clinical Medicine.</p><h4>Qualification</h4><p><strong>Must have</strong>:</p><ul><li>PhD in relevant area of Specialization from a recognized academic institution.</li><li>At least three (3) years of teaching experience in a recognized Academic Institution.</li><li>Be registered by the Health Records &amp; Information Management Board.</li></ul><p><strong>Or:</strong></p><ul><li>Master’s degree in relevant discipline (for special cases outlined on MKU teaching staff appointments and promotions guidelines, 2020)</li><li>Expected to have registered for a PhD degree in the relevant discipline.</li><li>At least three (3) years teaching experience in a recognized Academic Institution;</li><li>Be registered by the Health Records &amp; Information Management Board.</li></ul><h4>Key responsibilities also include</h4><p><strong>Reporting to the Head, Health Records &amp; Information Management</strong></p><p><strong>Duties and responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Participate in curriculum development and review.</li><li>Prepare a course outline to guide the effective delivery and coverage of the syllabus.</li><li>Develop learning content to ensure adequate coverage of the course outline.</li><li>Teach Undergraduate, Diploma, and Certificate courses.</li><li>Set, invigilate, and administer examinations to test the understanding of course content and give a progressive report to the Department.</li><li>Supervise students’ projects and attend defence meetings to enable them to complete their studies successfully.</li><li>Carry out research, prepare publications, and participate in conferences to disseminate knowledge generated.</li><li>Attract funding to the University to support research.</li><li>Facilitate field studies and assess students during attachments/trips/ internships.</li><li>Participate in official University meetings and functions.</li><li>Monitor class attendance sheets to ensure that students sitting for the examinations meet the required lecture attendance of more than four-fifths of all lectures before they can sit for their examinations.</li><li>Carry out administrative and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.</li></ul><h4>Requirements</h4><p>Interested candidates to apply through the Mount Kenya online Recruitment Portal <strong>http://recruitment.mku.ac.ke</strong> on or before <strong>11th September, 2026.</strong></p><p><strong>NB: All applications <u>MUST</u> be through the MKU recruitment online portal.</strong></p><p><strong>Notes:</strong></p><ul><li>Candidates who meet the requirements should apply through the recruitment portal, and indicate their salary expectations in their attached cover letter.</li><li>Mount Kenya University is an equal opportunity employer.</li><li>The University does not charge any fee for the whole recruitment and selection exercise.</li><li>Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.</li></ul><p>Apply for this Job Now</p>

Mount Kenya University MKU

GRADUATE ASSISTANT, HEALTH RECORDS, SCHOOL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE ONE POSITION

Mount Kenya University MKU

LECTURER, HEALTH RECORDS, SCHOOL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE ONE POSITION

Mount Kenya University MKU