Overview

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) administrative centers located in major towns in Kenya, Burundi, Somaliland and Uganda.

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 positions of Adjunct Clinical Instructors in the School of Nursing.

Qualification

Must have:                                        

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a recognized academic institution.
• Must be registered and licensed with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
• At least 2-3 years of clinical experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Prior experience in clinical instruction, supervision, or mentorship is an added advantage.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; ability to assess and evaluate students; proficiency in clinical procedures and patient care.
• Knowledge of clinical assessment tools, familiarity with university curriculum guidelines, and the ability to collaborate with healthcare teams and academic institutions.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Dean, School of Nursing

Duties and responsibilities:

• Meet with students at the beginning of each trimester to discuss clinical rotation requirements and clearly communicate expectations for the rotations.
• Supervise students to ensure clinical learning objectives are met through clinical teachings and demonstrations.
• Conduct assessment in collaboration with hospital co-assessors and submit assessment tools for documentation and entry marks

Requirements

Interested candidates to apply through the Mount Kenya online Recruitment Portal http://recruitment.mku.ac.ke on or before 6^th November, 2026.

NB: All applications MUST be through the MKU recruitment online portal.

Notes:

• Candidates who meet the requirements should apply through the recruitment portal, and indicate their salary expectations in their attached cover letter.
• Mount Kenya University is an equal opportunity employer.
• The University does not charge any fee for the whole recruitment and selection exercise.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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