Bomet University has warned applicants against fraudsters soliciting money while masquerading as university staff.
Bomet University has announced 31 vacancies across its academic, administrative and support departments, opening up opportunities for qualified Kenyans seeking employment at the institution.
The chartered university, located in Bomet town, Bomet county, is recruiting for eight academic positions and 23 administrative and support roles.
The academic vacancies comprise one Senior Lecturer position in ICT and one Lecturer position in each of the following areas: Agricultural Extension and Education; Educational Foundations: Philosophy of Education; GIS and Remote Sensing; Kiswahili; Accounting; Communication; and Economics.
On the administrative side, the university is seeking five Administrative Assistants, two Research Assistants and two Office Assistants.
It is also recruiting one person for each of the following positions: Deputy Registrar (Academics), Deputy Registrar (Administration), Senior Internal Auditor, Internal Auditor I, Assistant Registrar (HR), Assistant Internal Auditor I, Senior Administrative Assistant, Senior Security Officer, Computer Technologist, Library Assistant, Security Supervisor and Clerical Officer.
Two drivers are also required, bringing the total number of advertised vacancies to 31.
Bomet University said the qualifications for the positions are based on its current Scheme of Service and Career Progression Guidelines for Staff.
Applicants have been advised to visit the university website for detailed job specifications, remuneration and other job requirements.
Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV, certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or passport, testimonials, email addresses, telephone contacts and any other relevant supporting documents.
Applicants must also provide the names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees.
They are also required to ask their referees to submit confidential reports to the university by September 28, 2026.
Only successful candidates will be required to provide valid clearances from the Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Directorate of Criminal Investigations and a registered Credit Reference Bureau.
Applicants with foreign-earned qualifications must have their certificates certified by the Commission for University Education (CUE).
The reference number of the position applied for must be clearly indicated in the application letter addressed to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration and Finance), Bomet University, PO Box 701-20400, Bomet.
A signed application letter together with the required testimonials should be consolidated into one running document and emailed to [email protected] on or before September 28, 2026, at 5pm.
The university said all the advertised positions are on permanent and pensionable terms, subject to successful completion of a six-month probation period.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Bomet University has also warned applicants against fraudsters soliciting money while masquerading as university staff.
The institution said it does not charge any fee for job applications, shortlisting, interviews or appointments.
The university is an equal opportunity employer and has encouraged women, marginalised groups and persons with disabilities to apply.
