Egerton University has announced a recruitment drive, inviting qualified and experienced candidates to apply for a wide range of academic, administrative, technical, and support positions.
In a notice on Friday, June 5, the university that currently employs more than 1,200 staff members said it is seeking to fill 23 positions in various departments.
Among the senior management positions advertised are Chief Procurement Officer, Chief Security Officer, Registrar (Human Capital and Administration), and Dean of Students.
The university is also seeking a University Chaplain, an Associate Professor in Human Anatomy, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers, a Tutorial Fellow, System Developers, Technologists, and a Technical Assistant.
The Information Communication and Technology Department is recruiting three System Developers to support the university’s digital transformation initiatives, including the development and integration of enterprise applications.
Academic vacancies span several faculties, including Arts and Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Engineering and Technology, and Veterinary Medicine and Surgery.
Disciplines being targeted include Criminology, Sociology, Human Anatomy, Human Pathology, Anesthesiology, Veterinary Parasitology, and Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgery.
In addition to the university positions, the Egerton University Investment Company has also advertised vacancies for a Restaurant Manager and a Security Guard.
The company manages ARC Hotel, Lord Egerton Castle and Resort, as well as an extensive agribusiness operation.
Successful candidates for Grade 15 positions, including the Chief Procurement Officer, Registrar (Human Capital and Administration), and Dean of Students, will serve on renewable five-year contracts.
The Chief Security Officer will be appointed on a renewable three-year contract, while other appointments will be made according to the terms specified in the respective job categories.
The advertised positions offer competitive remuneration, with Grade 15 officers earning between Ksh224,631 and Ksh345,816 per month.
Other salary scales vary depending on the position and grade.
How to apply
Applicants seeking Grade 15 positions are required to submit application letters together with academic certificates, transcripts, professional qualifications, and a detailed curriculum vitae indicating work experience, current position, and the names and addresses of three referees.
Applications should be sent via email to chair.fhrgp@egerton.ac.ke and copied to application.vc@egerton.ac.ke.
Candidates applying for positions in Grades 5 to 14 should submit their applications through the university’s online recruitment portal and send a soft copy of their application documents in PDF format to applications.afp@egerton.ac.ke.
Applicants for positions at the Egerton University Investment Company should submit their applications, curriculum vitae, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, and contacts of three referees via email to euic@egerton.ac.ke.
The university has stated that all applications must be received by June 19, 2026; no physical applications will be accepted.
Egerton University noted that it is an equal opportunity employer and encouraged women, marginalized groups, and persons living with disabilities to apply.
Additionally, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
