Meru University Announces 43 Job Vacancies Across Academic and Administrative Roles

Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) has announced 43 job vacancies across academic and administrative roles.

Through the latest recruitment drive, Meru University seeks qualified and dedicated candidates in fields including Medical Laboratory Science, Law, Clinical Medicine, Criminology and Security Studies, Special Needs Education, Public Health and Information and Communication Technology.

Meru University Academic Vacancies

Meru University has advertised 30 academic vacancies across several departments. The positions include:

• Senior Lecturer – Medical Laboratory Science: 1 position | Ref: MUST/ACA/EXT/01/08/2026
• Senior Lecturer – Special Needs Education: 1 position | Ref: MUST/ACA/EXT/02/08/2026
• Senior Lecturer – Criminology and Security Studies: 1 position | Ref: MUST/ACA/EXT/02/08/2026
• Senior Lecturer – Sanitation and Waste Management: 1 position | Ref: MUST/ACA/EXT/02/08/2026
• Senior Lecturer – Law: 1 position | Ref: MUST/ACA/EXT/03/08/2026
• Lecturer – Criminology and Security Studies: 1 position | Ref: MUST/ACA/EXT/04/08/2026
• Lecturer – Foundations of Education: 1 position | Ref: MUST/ACA/EXT/04/08/2026
• Lecturer – Music: 1 position | Ref: MUST/ACA/EXT/04/08/2026
• Lecturer – Islamic Religious Education: 1 position | Ref: MUST/ACA/EXT/04/08/2026
• Lecturer – Home Science: 1 position | Ref: MUST/ACA/EXT/04/08/2026
• Lecturer – Law: 1 position | Ref: MUST/ACA/EXT/05/08/2026
• Lecturer – Medical Laboratory Science (Haematology): 1 position | Ref: MUST/ACA/EXT/06/08/2026
• Lecturer – Medical Laboratory Science (Medical Virology): 1 position | Ref: MUST/ACA/EXT/06/08/2026
• Lecturer – Clinical Medicine: 5 positions | Ref: MUST/ACA/EXT/07/08/2026
• Tutorial Fellow – Medical Laboratory Science (Histopathology and Cytology): 1 position | Ref: MUST/ACA/EXT/08/08/2026
• Tutorial Fellow – Medical Laboratory Science (Medical Parasitology): 1 position | Ref: MUST/ACA/EXT/08/08/2026
• Tutorial Fellow – Health Records and Information Management: 2 positions | Ref: MUST/ACA/EXT/09/08/2026
• Tutorial Fellow – Special Needs Education: 2 positions | Ref: MUST/ACA/EXT/09/08/2026
• Tutorial Fellow – Criminology and Security Studies: 1 position | Ref: MUST/ACA/EXT/09/08/2026
• Tutorial Fellow – Sanitation and Waste Management: 2 positions | Ref: MUST/ACA/EXT/09/08/2026
• Tutorial Fellow – Public Health: 1 position | Ref: MUST/ACA/EXT/10/08/2026
• Tutorial Fellow – Law: 1 position | Ref: MUST/ACA/EXT/11/08/2026
• Graduate Assistant – Law: 1 position | Ref: MUST/ACA/EXT/12/08/2026

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Administrative Vacancies

Beyond the academic openings, Meru University has advertised 13 administrative vacancies in Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Medical Laboratory Science and Information Communication Technology. The positions include:

• Clinical Instructor – Clinical Medicine: 4 positions | Ref: MUST/ADM/EXT/01/08/2026
• Technologist III – Public Health: 2 positions | Ref: MUST/ADM/EXT/02/08/2026
• Technician III – Medical Laboratory Science: 4 positions | Ref: MUST/ADM/EXT/03/08/2026
• Technician III – Information Communication Technology: 3 positions | Ref: MUST/ADM/EXT/04/08/2026

Application Details

Meanwhile, the university has directed interested candidates to its website for detailed information about the vacancies, including job descriptions, qualifications and application requirements.

“For detailed information on the job description and requirements for the above vacancies, please visit our website www.must.ac.ke,” MUST stated.

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MUST Warns Applicants Against Recruitment Fraud

At the same time, MUST has cautioned applicants against paying money to anyone claiming to facilitate recruitment.

“Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) does not charge any fee at any stage of recruitment process (applications, shortlisting, interviewing, and/or offer),” the university stated.

The institution has also encouraged qualified candidates from different backgrounds to apply, particularly women, marginalized groups, and persons living with disabilities.

“Meru University of Science and Technology is an equal opportunity employer. Women, Marginalized and Persons living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply,” it added.

Finally, applicants must ensure their applications reach the university by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

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A photo of Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) Chancellor Peter Ndegwa shares a light moment with founding Chancellor James Mwangi during the 12th graduation ceremony in October 2024. PHOTO/ Meru University