The Open University of Kenya has announced 61 job opportunities for academic and administrative staff positions.
In a notice on January 13, the Open University of Kenya invited interested and qualified applicants to apply, with the deadline set on February 2, 2026.
The University reminded applicants that it is an equal opportunity employer and therefore encourages applicants of either gender, youths, persons with disabilities, and those from marginalized areas to apply.
“Open University of Kenya (OUK) is an equal opportunity employer and, therefore, applicants of either gender, youths, persons living with disabilities and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should submit their applications so as to be received on or before 2nd February 2026,” read part of the notice.
The vacancies are available across multiple schools and departments, including Academic and Research, which covers Teaching and Learning, Science and Technology, Business and Economics, Education, ICT, and Library Services, as well as Internal Audit and the Division of Planning and Infrastructure.
Open University of Kenya Announces Job Opportunities
In the Teaching and Learning Directorate, OUK is recruiting a Deputy Director of Teaching and Learning specializing in Curriculum Design, Pedagogy, and ICT Applications in Education.
Within the School of Science and Technology, the University has vacancies for a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science, Lecturers in Computer Science, Tutorial Fellows in Computer Science, and Research Assistants in Computer Science.
There are also openings for a Lecturer in Mathematics, a Lecturer in Statistics, and Tutorial Fellows in Mathematics/Statistics.
Additionally, the School is recruiting a Lecturer in Community Health Nursing, a Tutorial Fellow in Midwifery, a Lecturer in Agricultural Economics, Sustainable Food Production, or Agriculture and Biotechnology, and a Tutorial Fellow in General Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Sustainable Food Production, or Agriculture and Biotechnology.
School of Business and Economics
Within the School of Business and Economics, the University has vacancies for Lecturers in Accounting and Human Resource Management.
There are also openings for Tutorial Fellows in Finance and Supply Chain and Logistics Management.
Additionally, the School is recruiting a Tutorial Fellow in Project Management.
School of Education
In the School of Education, the University has vacancies for Lecturers in Language Education (Kiswahili and English) with 2 posts and Education Psychology (1 post).
There is also an opening for a Tutorial Fellow in Technology Education (Power Mechanics) with 1 post.
Additionally, the School is recruiting a Research Assistant in Education-English Literature (1 post).
Within Library Services, the University has vacancies for Systems Librarian Officers II (2 posts).
In the Internal Audit division, the University is recruiting a Senior Audit Assistant I (1 post).
The Department of Planning and Infrastructure has multiple vacancies, including a Deputy Director of Human Resource Management (1 post), a Senior Procurement Officer (1 post), a Senior Procurement Assistant II (1 post), a Senior Accountant (1 post), an Assistant Director of Legal Services (1 post), and a Senior Assistant Registrar (1 post).
The Division is also seeking Administration Officers II (4 posts), an Accounts Assistant II (1 post), Drivers I (3 posts), a Clerical Officer I (1 post), and Clerical Officers II (3 posts).
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Other Open Job Opportunities
In Library Services, the University is seeking Systems Librarian Officers II, with 2 posts available.
Within the Internal Audit division, the University has a vacancy for a Senior Audit Assistant I (1 post).
The Division of Planning and Infrastructure has openings for a Deputy Director of Human Resource Management (1 post), a Senior Procurement Officer (1 post), a Senior Procurement Assistant II (1 post), a Senior Accountant (1 post), an Assistant Director of Legal Services (1 post), and a Senior Assistant Registrar (1 post).
The department is also recruiting Administration Officers II (4 posts), an Accounts Assistant II (1 post), Drivers I (3 posts), a Clerical Officer I (1 post), and Clerical Officers II (3 posts).
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How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their applications online via the University website: https://ouk. ac.ke/careers.
All applications should be addressed to:
The Vice-Chancellor, Open University of Kenya, P.O. Box 2440-00606, Nairobi, Kenya
and must be submitted through https://ouk. ac.ke/careers.
Upon logging into the website, applicants should upload the necessary documents, which include an application letter and:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae showing:
- Academic qualifications
- Professional experience
- Academic leadership
- List of publications
- Awards and scholarships
- Funding received
- Memberships in professional associations or bodies
- Valid email addresses
- Telephone contacts
- Copies of certificates
- National ID
- Other relevant testimonials
Applicants with degrees from foreign universities must attach letters of recognition from the Commission for University Education (CUE) as part of their application.
The institution warned that any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Terms of service will be either Permanent and Pensionable or Contract, as determined by the University Council.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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