Tom Mboya University has announced 84 job vacancies and invited qualified candidates to apply. In a notice dated March 24, the university is seeking to fill positions spanning professorial, senior lecturer, lecturer, and administrative roles across various disciplines.
“In pursuit of its mission and mandate, the University invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the following advertised positions,” read part of the notice.
The deadline for submission is Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Tom Mboya Announces Job Opportunities Across Various Departments
The following is a detailed list of the advertised jobs:
| Position | Reference Number | Grade | No. of Positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor (Architecture) | TMU/ACA/01/26 | 15A | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Aquatic and Fishery Science / Blue Economy) | TMU/ACA/02/26 | 14A | 1 |
| Senior Lecturer (Architecture) | TMU/ACA/03/26 | 13A | 1 |
| Senior Lecturer (Civil Engineering) | TMU/ACA/04/26 | 13A | 1 |
| Senior Lecturer (Chemical Engineering) | TMU/ACA/05/26 | 13A | 1 |
| Senior Lecturer (Marine Engineering) | TMU/ACA/06/26 | 13A | 1 |
| Senior Lecturer (Software Engineering) | TMU/ACA/07/26 | 13A | 1 |
| Senior Lecturer (Pharmacy) | TMU/ACA/08/26 | 13A | 1 |
| Senior Lecturer (Nursing) | TMU/ACA/09/26 | 13A | 1 |
| Senior Lecturer (Cyber Security and Forensics) | TMU/ACA/10/26 | 13A | 1 |
| Senior Lecturer (Data Science) | TMU/ACA/11/26 | 13A | 1 |
| Senior Lecturer (Public Health) | TMU/ACA/12/26 | 13A | 1 |
| Senior Lecturer (Environmental Planning and Management) | TMU/ACA/13/26 | 13A | 1 |
| Senior Lecturer (International Relations) | TMU/ACA/14/26 | 13A | 1 |
| Senior Lecturer (Governance and Public Policy) | TMU/ACA/15/26 | 13A | 1 |
| Senior Lecturer (Sustainable Blue Economy) | TMU/ACA/16/26 | 13A | 1 |
| Senior Lecturer (Education in Technology) | TMU/ACA/17/26 | 13A | 1 |
| Senior Lecturer (Food Science) | TMU/ACA/18/26 | 13A | 1 |
| Senior Lecturer (Forensic Science) | TMU/ACA/19/26 | 13A | 1 |
| Senior Lecturer (Project Management) | TMU/ACA/20/26 | 13A | 1 |
| Senior Lecturer (Remote Sensing / GIS / Geomatics) | TMU/ACA/21/26 | 13A | 1 |
| Senior Lecturer (Building Technology / Building Science) | TMU/ACA/22/26 | 13A | 1 |
| Lecturer (Architecture) | TMU/ACA/23/26 | 12A | 2 |
| Lecturer (Civil Engineering) | TMU/ACA/24/26 | 12A | 2 |
| Lecturer (Chemical Engineering) | TMU/ACA/25/26 | 12A | 2 |
| Lecturer (Marine Engineering) | TMU/ACA/26/26 | 12A | 2 |
| Lecturer (Software Engineering) | TMU/ACA/27/26 | 12A | 2 |
| Lecturer (Pharmacy) | TMU/ACA/28/26 | 12A | 2 |
| Lecturer (Nursing) | TMU/ACA/29/26 | 12A | 2 |
| Lecturer (Cyber Security and Forensics) | TMU/ACA/30/26 | 12A | 2 |
| Lecturer (Data Science) | TMU/ACA/31/26 | 12A | 2 |
| Lecturer (Public Health) | TMU/ACA/32/26 | 12A | 2 |
| Lecturer (Environmental Planning and Management) | TMU/ACA/33/26 | 12A | 2 |
| Lecturer (International Relations) | TMU/ACA/34/26 | 12A | 2 |
| Lecturer (Governance and Public Policy) | TMU/ACA/35/26 | 12A | 2 |
| Lecturer (Sustainable Blue Economy) | TMU/ACA/36/26 | 12A | 2 |
| Lecturer (Education in Technology) | TMU/ACA/37/26 | 12A | 2 |
| Lecturer (Food Science) | TMU/ACA/38/26 | 12A | 2 |
| Lecturer (Ecotourism, Hotel and Institutional Management) | TMU/ACA/39/26 | 12A | 2 |
| Lecturer (Remote Sensing / GIS / Geomatics) | TMU/ACA/40/26 | 12A | 2 |
| Lecturer (Medical Laboratory Sciences) | TMU/ACA/41/26 | 12A | 2 |
| Lecturer (Building Technology / Building Science) | TMU/ACA/42/26 | 12A | 2 |
| Lecturer (Religion) | TMU/ACA/43/26 | 12A | 2 |
| Lecturer (Criminology) | TMU/ACA/44/26 | 12A | 2 |
| Lecturer (History) | TMU/ACA/45/26 | 12A | 2 |
| Lecturer (Kiswahili) | TMU/ACA/46/26 | 12A | 2 |
| Lecturer (English) | TMU/ACA/47/26 | 12A | 2 |
| Lecturer (Literature) | TMU/ACA/48/26 | 12A | 2 |
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Other Job Vacancies:
| Position | Reference Number | Grade | No. of Positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Systems Administrator | TMU/ADM/01/26 | 13 | 1 |
| Legal Officer | TMU/ADM/02/26 | 12 | 1 |
| Assistant Internal Auditor | TMU/ADM/03/26 | 10 | 1 |
| Assistant Accountant | TMU/ADM/04/26 | 10 | 2 |
| Assistant Procurement Officer | TMU/ADM/05/26 | 10 | 1 |
| Clerk of Works | TMU/ADM/06/26 | 10 | 1 |
| Security Officer | TMU/ADM/07/26 | 8 | 1 |
| Technologist (Surveying/GIS/Geomatics) | TMU/ADM/08/26 | 8 | 1 |
| Technologist (Building Technology / Building Science) | TMU/ADM/09/26 | 8 | 1 |
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How to Apply
Applications should be accompanied by a detailed, up-to-date curriculum vitae, certified true copies of academic and professional certificates, a National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, and other relevant supporting documents.
Qualified candidates must submit three (3) hard copies of their application, clearly indicating the reference number of the position applied for, to the address below, and email scanned coloured copies of the same documents compiled into a single PDF file to [email protected].
Address to:
The Vice-Chancellor
Tom Mboya University
P.O. Box 199 – 40300
Homa Bay
Additionally, candidates applying for any job position must have recommendations from at least three (3) referees, which should be sent separately under sealed envelopes on or before the advertisement deadline to the email address above.
Tom Mboya University stated that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity and diversity.
Therefore, women, persons living with disabilities, marginalized groups, and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Appointments to the advertised positions will be either permanent and pensionable or on contract, as determined by the University, in line with government regulations, University statutes, and the University’s human resource policies.
The University added that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification and that it does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
