Pwani University has announced multiple job opportunities across various departments within the institution.
In a notice dated Friday, May 8, 2026, the university invited qualified and interested candidates to apply for the vacant positions.
“The University hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates for the following vacant positions,” read part of the notice.
Among the positions advertised are three Driver II vacancies under the Transport Department.
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Below is the full list of job opportunities advertised by Pwani University:
| Description | Grade | Positions | Department | Reference No. |
| Senior Lecturer in Gross Anatomy | 13 | 1 | Anatomy and Physiology | PU/ADV/01/05/2026 |
| Senior Lecturer in Surgery | 13 | 1 | Anatomy and Physiology | PU/ADV/02/05/2026 |
| Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology | 13 | 1 | Anatomy and Physiology | PU/ADV/03/05/2026 |
| Senior Lecturer in Pathology | 13 | 1 | Anatomy and Physiology | PU/ADV/04/05/2026 |
| Senior Lecturer in Child Health and Pediatrics | 13 | 1 | Anatomy and Physiology | PU/ADV/05/05/2026 |
| Senior Lecturer in Obstetrics & Gynecology | 13 | 1 | Anatomy and Physiology | PU/ADV/06/05/2026 |
| Lecturer in Physiology | 13 | 2 | Anatomy and Physiology | PU/ADV/07/05/2026 |
| Assistant Laboratory Technician I (Gross Anatomy) | 6 | 1 | Anatomy and Physiology | PU/ADV/08/05/2026 |
| Laboratory Technician II (Microbiology and Parasitology) | 7 | 1 | Anatomy and Physiology | PU/ADV/09/05/2026 |
| Laboratory Technician II (Medical Biochemistry) | 7 | 1 | Anatomy and Physiology | PU/ADV/10/05/2026 |
| Laboratory Technician II (Pathology) | 7 | 1 | Anatomy and Physiology | PU/ADV/11/05/2026 |
| Laboratory Technician II (Histology) | 7 | 1 | Anatomy and Physiology | PU/ADV/12/05/2026 |
| Lecturer in Public Health | 12 | 1 | Public Health | PU/ADV/13/05/2026 |
| Driver II | 3 | 3 | Transport | PU/ADV/03/04/2026 |
For details on the positions and application procedures, visit https://www.pu.ac.ke/index.php/general-information/administrative/vacancies.
The deadline for submitting applications is May 19, 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Pwani University stated that it is an equal opportunity employer and encouraged female candidates and persons living with disabilities to apply. Applicants living with disabilities are required to attach their National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) certificate.
Candidates with foreign qualifications must also submit a Certificate of Recognition from the Commission for University Education (CUE).
The university further noted that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and warned that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Pwani University is a public university located in Kilifi County along Kenya’s coast. The institution focuses on teaching, research, and community service while promoting academic excellence and innovation.
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The university currently has seven schools:
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