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    Posted: Nov 10, 2026
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    The University traces its roots to the Maseno University Learning Centre established in Homa Bay town on 7th September 2010. Following consultations between the County Government of Homa Bay and Maseno University, a proposal emerged to establish a full university in the county. In March 2015, an Ad-hoc committee was formed to register Tom Mboya University...

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    Chief Technologist (Art And Design)

    Must have: 

    • Minimum twelve (12) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be at the level of 
    • Senior Technologist Grade 11 or equivalent 
    • Master’s degree in the relevant field from a recognised and accredited institution 
    • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognised and accredited institution  
    • Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Valid practising licence from the relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Proficiency in the relevant computer applications 

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Providing technical leadership and managing laboratories, workshops, studios, equipment and other specialized facilities. 
    • Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental and other relevant regulatory requirements. 
    • Planning, coordinating and supporting practical teaching, demonstrations, training, research and innovation activities in liaison with academic staff. 
    • Supervising, mentoring and appraising technical staff, allocating duties and ensuring effective performance and resource utilization. 
    • Managing the installation, operation, maintenance, repair and safe use of equipment, machinery, tools and associated technologies. 
    • Providing technical guidance and support to staff and students in practical exercises, projects, experiments, fabrication, product development and applied research. 
    • Coordinating the acquisition, storage, management and utilization of equipment, materials, tools and other technical resources. 
    • Developing and implementing technical procedures, operational guidelines, maintenance schedules and quality assurance standards. 
    • Maintaining accurate records of equipment, inventories, consumables, maintenance activities and other technical operations. 
    • Identifying technical and infrastructural requirements and advising on procurement, replacement, upgrading and disposal of equipment and materials. 
    • Coordinating technical operations, work plans, budgets and optimal utilization of facilities and resources. 
    • Supporting industry linkages, partnerships, exhibitions, consultancy, community engagement and other institutional activities. 
    • Ensuring the security, cleanliness, orderliness and proper utilization of assigned facilities. 
    • Performing any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time. 

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    Clinical Instructor (Nursing)

    Requirements for Appointment 

    Must have: 

    • Minimum six (6) years' cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be at the level of Grade 7 or equivalent  
    • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognised and accredited institution  
    • Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution 
    • Registered with a relevant professional body 
    • Valid practising licence from the relevant professional body 
    • Proficiency in relevant computer applications 

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Assessing, evaluating and documenting students' clinical competencies, practical performance and learning progress through continuous and summative assessments. 
    • Planning, preparing and conducting clinical instruction, practical sessions, demonstrations and simulationbased training for nursing students in skills laboratories and approved healthcare facilities. 
    • Supervising, mentoring and guiding students during clinical placements and rotations to ensure acquisition of appropriate nursing competencies and professional skills. 
    • Demonstrating and assessing nursing procedures, patient care practices, clinical skills and the application of theoretical knowledge in clinical settings. 
    • Coordinating clinical placements, student rotations and learning activities in liaison with healthcare facilities, clinical supervisors and relevant University departments. 
    • Developing, reviewing and implementing clinical teaching materials, practical manuals, skills laboratory procedures and student assessment tools. 
    • Ensuring adherence to professional nursing standards, clinical protocols, patient safety, infection prevention 
    • and control measures, ethical practices and relevant regulatory requirements. 
    • Managing and maintaining nursing skills laboratories, simulation equipment, clinical teaching materials, supplies and related resources. 
    • Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports on clinical instruction, student attendance, placements, assessments and practical training activities. 
    • Performing any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time. 

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    Technologist (Architecture)

    Requirements for Appointment 
    Must have: 

    • Minimum six (6) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be at the level of Technician/ Technologist Grade 6 or equivalent 
    • Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution 
    • Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Valid practising licence from the relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Proficiency in the relevant computer applications 

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Providing technical support in practical teaching, demonstrations, experiments, fieldwork, student projects, research and innovation activities. 
    • Preparing, operating, maintaining and managing laboratory, workshop, studio and field equipment, tools, machinery and facilities. 
    • Operating, testing, calibrating, troubleshooting and undertaking routine servicing of equipment, instruments, machinery and associated software. 
    • Preparing, handling and managing instructional materials, specimens, reagents, consumables and other technical resources. 
    • Supporting academic staff and students in practical exercises, experiments, fabrication, testing, product development and applied research. 
    • Maintaining accurate records of equipment, inventories, consumables, usage, maintenance schedules and technical activities. 
    • Performing any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time. 
    • Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental and laboratory/workshop standards, including cleanliness and proper utilisation of facilities. 
    • Identifying technical resource requirements and advising on equipment procurement, replacement, maintenance and utilisation. 
    • Supervising and guiding students, trainees, interns and other personnel during practical and technical activities. 

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    Technologist (Micro-Teaching)

    Requirements for Appointment 
    Must have: 

    • Minimum six (6) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be at the level of Technician/ Technologist Grade 6 or equivalent 
    • Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution 
    • Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Valid practising licence from the relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Proficiency in the relevant computer applications 

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Providing technical support in practical teaching, demonstrations, experiments, fieldwork, student projects, research and innovation activities. 
    • Preparing, operating, maintaining and managing laboratory, workshop, studio and field equipment, tools, machinery and facilities. 
    • Operating, testing, calibrating, troubleshooting and undertaking routine servicing of equipment, instruments, machinery and associated software. 
    • Preparing, handling and managing instructional materials, specimens, reagents, consumables and other technical resources. 
    • Supporting academic staff and students in practical exercises, experiments, fabrication, testing, product development and applied research. 
    • Maintaining accurate records of equipment, inventories, consumables, usage, maintenance schedules and technical activities. 
    • Performing any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time. 
    • Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental and laboratory/workshop standards, including cleanliness and proper utilisation of facilities. 
    • Identifying technical resource requirements and advising on equipment procurement, replacement, maintenance and utilisation. 
    • Supervising and guiding students, trainees, interns and other personnel during practical and technical activities. 

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    Technologist (Materials Engineering)

    Requirements for Appointment 
    Must have: 

    • Minimum six (6) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be at the level of Technician/ Technologist Grade 6 or equivalent 
    • Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution 
    • Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Valid practising licence from the relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Proficiency in the relevant computer applications 

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Providing technical support in practical teaching, demonstrations, experiments, fieldwork, student projects, research and innovation activities. 
    • Preparing, operating, maintaining and managing laboratory, workshop, studio and field equipment, tools, machinery and facilities. 
    • Operating, testing, calibrating, troubleshooting and undertaking routine servicing of equipment, instruments, machinery and associated software. 
    • Preparing, handling and managing instructional materials, specimens, reagents, consumables and other technical resources. 
    • Supporting academic staff and students in practical exercises, experiments, fabrication, testing, product development and applied research. 
    • Maintaining accurate records of equipment, inventories, consumables, usage, maintenance schedules and technical activities. 
    • Performing any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time. 
    • Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental and laboratory/workshop standards, including cleanliness and proper utilisation of facilities. 
    • Identifying technical resource requirements and advising on equipment procurement, replacement, maintenance and utilisation. 
    • Supervising and guiding students, trainees, interns and other personnel during practical and technical activities. 

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    Technologist (Public Health / Environmental Engineering)

    Requirements for Appointment 
    Must have: 

    • Minimum six (6) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be at the level of Technician/ Technologist Grade 6 or equivalent 
    • Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution 
    • Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Valid practising licence from the relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Proficiency in the relevant computer applications 

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Providing technical support in practical teaching, demonstrations, experiments, fieldwork, student projects, research and innovation activities. 
    • Preparing, operating, maintaining and managing laboratory, workshop, studio and field equipment, tools, machinery and facilities. 
    • Operating, testing, calibrating, troubleshooting and undertaking routine servicing of equipment, instruments, machinery and associated software. 
    • Preparing, handling and managing instructional materials, specimens, reagents, consumables and other technical resources. 
    • Supporting academic staff and students in practical exercises, experiments, fabrication, testing, product development and applied research. 
    • Maintaining accurate records of equipment, inventories, consumables, usage, maintenance schedules and technical activities. 
    • Performing any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time. 
    • Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental and laboratory/workshop standards, including cleanliness and proper utilisation of facilities. 
    • Identifying technical resource requirements and advising on equipment procurement, replacement, maintenance and utilisation. 
    • Supervising and guiding students, trainees, interns and other personnel during practical and technical activities. 

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    Technologist (Civil and Building Construction)

    Requirements for Appointment 
    Must have: 

    • Minimum six (6) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be at the level of Technician/ Technologist Grade 6 or equivalent 
    • Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution 
    • Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Valid practising licence from the relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Proficiency in the relevant computer applications 

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Providing technical support in practical teaching, demonstrations, experiments, fieldwork, student projects, research and innovation activities. 
    • Preparing, operating, maintaining and managing laboratory, workshop, studio and field equipment, tools, machinery and facilities. 
    • Operating, testing, calibrating, troubleshooting and undertaking routine servicing of equipment, instruments, machinery and associated software. 
    • Preparing, handling and managing instructional materials, specimens, reagents, consumables and other technical resources. 
    • Supporting academic staff and students in practical exercises, experiments, fabrication, testing, product development and applied research. 
    • Maintaining accurate records of equipment, inventories, consumables, usage, maintenance schedules and technical activities. 
    • Performing any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time. 
    • Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental and laboratory/workshop standards, including cleanliness and proper utilisation of facilities. 
    • Identifying technical resource requirements and advising on equipment procurement, replacement, maintenance and utilisation. 
    • Supervising and guiding students, trainees, interns and other personnel during practical and technical activities. 

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    Technologist (Woodwork)

    Requirements for Appointment 
    Must have: 

    • Minimum six (6) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be at the level of Technician/ Technologist Grade 6 or equivalent 
    • Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution 
    • Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Valid practising licence from the relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Proficiency in the relevant computer applications 

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Providing technical support in practical teaching, demonstrations, experiments, fieldwork, student projects, research and innovation activities. 
    • Preparing, operating, maintaining and managing laboratory, workshop, studio and field equipment, tools, machinery and facilities. 
    • Operating, testing, calibrating, troubleshooting and undertaking routine servicing of equipment, instruments, machinery and associated software. 
    • Preparing, handling and managing instructional materials, specimens, reagents, consumables and other technical resources. 
    • Supporting academic staff and students in practical exercises, experiments, fabrication, testing, product development and applied research. 
    • Maintaining accurate records of equipment, inventories, consumables, usage, maintenance schedules and technical activities. 
    • Performing any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time. 
    • Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental and laboratory/workshop standards, including cleanliness and proper utilisation of facilities. 
    • Identifying technical resource requirements and advising on equipment procurement, replacement, maintenance and utilisation. 
    • Supervising and guiding students, trainees, interns and other personnel during practical and technical activities. 

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    Technologist (Electrical And Electronics Technology)

    Requirements for Appointment 
    Must have: 

    • Minimum six (6) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be at the level of Technician/ Technologist Grade 6 or equivalent 
    • Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution 
    • Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Valid practising licence from the relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Proficiency in the relevant computer applications 

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Providing technical support in practical teaching, demonstrations, experiments, fieldwork, student projects, research and innovation activities. 
    • Preparing, operating, maintaining and managing laboratory, workshop, studio and field equipment, tools, machinery and facilities. 
    • Operating, testing, calibrating, troubleshooting and undertaking routine servicing of equipment, instruments, machinery and associated software. 
    • Preparing, handling and managing instructional materials, specimens, reagents, consumables and other technical resources. 
    • Supporting academic staff and students in practical exercises, experiments, fabrication, testing, product development and applied research. 
    • Maintaining accurate records of equipment, inventories, consumables, usage, maintenance schedules and technical activities. 
    • Performing any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time. 
    • Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental and laboratory/workshop standards, including cleanliness and proper utilisation of facilities. 
    • Identifying technical resource requirements and advising on equipment procurement, replacement, maintenance and utilisation. 
    • Supervising and guiding students, trainees, interns and other personnel during practical and technical activities. 

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    Technologist (Mechanical Technology)

    Requirements for Appointment 
    Must have: 

    • Minimum six (6) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be at the level of Technician/ Technologist Grade 6 or equivalent 
    • Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution 
    • Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Valid practising licence from the relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Proficiency in the relevant computer applications 

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Providing technical support in practical teaching, demonstrations, experiments, fieldwork, student projects, research and innovation activities. 
    • Preparing, operating, maintaining and managing laboratory, workshop, studio and field equipment, tools, machinery and facilities. 
    • Operating, testing, calibrating, troubleshooting and undertaking routine servicing of equipment, instruments, machinery and associated software. 
    • Preparing, handling and managing instructional materials, specimens, reagents, consumables and other technical resources. 
    • Supporting academic staff and students in practical exercises, experiments, fabrication, testing, product development and applied research. 
    • Maintaining accurate records of equipment, inventories, consumables, usage, maintenance schedules and technical activities. 
    • Performing any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time. 
    • Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental and laboratory/workshop standards, including cleanliness and proper utilisation of facilities. 
    • Identifying technical resource requirements and advising on equipment procurement, replacement, maintenance and utilisation. 
    • Supervising and guiding students, trainees, interns and other personnel during practical and technical activities. 

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    Technologist (Metal Works And Automotive Technology)

    Requirements for Appointment 
    Must have: 

    • Minimum six (6) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be at the level of Technician/ Technologist Grade 6 or equivalent 
    • Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution 
    • Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Valid practising licence from the relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Proficiency in the relevant computer applications 

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Providing technical support in practical teaching, demonstrations, experiments, fieldwork, student projects, research and innovation activities. 
    • Preparing, operating, maintaining and managing laboratory, workshop, studio and field equipment, tools, machinery and facilities. 
    • Operating, testing, calibrating, troubleshooting and undertaking routine servicing of equipment, instruments, machinery and associated software. 
    • Preparing, handling and managing instructional materials, specimens, reagents, consumables and other technical resources. 
    • Supporting academic staff and students in practical exercises, experiments, fabrication, testing, product development and applied research. 
    • Maintaining accurate records of equipment, inventories, consumables, usage, maintenance schedules and technical activities. 
    • Performing any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time. 
    • Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental and laboratory/workshop standards, including cleanliness and proper utilisation of facilities. 
    • Identifying technical resource requirements and advising on equipment procurement, replacement, maintenance and utilisation. 
    • Supervising and guiding students, trainees, interns and other personnel during practical and technical activities. 

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    Technologist (Fisheries And Marine Technology)

    Requirements for Appointment 
    Must have: 

    • Minimum six (6) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be at the level of Technician/ Technologist Grade 6 or equivalent 
    • Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution 
    • Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Valid practising licence from the relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Proficiency in the relevant computer applications 

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Providing technical support in practical teaching, demonstrations, experiments, fieldwork, student projects, research and innovation activities. 
    • Preparing, operating, maintaining and managing laboratory, workshop, studio and field equipment, tools, machinery and facilities. 
    • Operating, testing, calibrating, troubleshooting and undertaking routine servicing of equipment, instruments, machinery and associated software. 
    • Preparing, handling and managing instructional materials, specimens, reagents, consumables and other technical resources. 
    • Supporting academic staff and students in practical exercises, experiments, fabrication, testing, product development and applied research. 
    • Maintaining accurate records of equipment, inventories, consumables, usage, maintenance schedules and technical activities. 
    • Performing any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time. 
    • Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental and laboratory/workshop standards, including cleanliness and proper utilisation of facilities. 
    • Identifying technical resource requirements and advising on equipment procurement, replacement, maintenance and utilisation. 
    • Supervising and guiding students, trainees, interns and other personnel during practical and technical activities. 

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    Technologist (Physics)

    Requirements for Appointment 
    Must have: 

    • Minimum six (6) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be at the level of Technician/ Technologist Grade 6 or equivalent 
    • Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution 
    • Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Valid practising licence from the relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Proficiency in the relevant computer applications 

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Providing technical support in practical teaching, demonstrations, experiments, fieldwork, student projects, research and innovation activities. 
    • Preparing, operating, maintaining and managing laboratory, workshop, studio and field equipment, tools, machinery and facilities. 
    • Operating, testing, calibrating, troubleshooting and undertaking routine servicing of equipment, instruments, machinery and associated software. 
    • Preparing, handling and managing instructional materials, specimens, reagents, consumables and other technical resources. 
    • Supporting academic staff and students in practical exercises, experiments, fabrication, testing, product development and applied research. 
    • Maintaining accurate records of equipment, inventories, consumables, usage, maintenance schedules and technical activities. 
    • Performing any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time. 
    • Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental and laboratory/workshop standards, including cleanliness and proper utilisation of facilities. 
    • Identifying technical resource requirements and advising on equipment procurement, replacement, maintenance and utilisation. 
    • Supervising and guiding students, trainees, interns and other personnel during practical and technical activities. 

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    Technologist (Food Technology/Dairy)

    Requirements for Appointment 
    Must have: 

    • Minimum six (6) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be at the level of Technician/ Technologist Grade 6 or equivalent 
    • Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution 
    • Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Valid practising licence from the relevant professional body (where applicable) 
    • Proficiency in the relevant computer applications 

    Duties and Responsibilities 

    • Providing technical support in practical teaching, demonstrations, experiments, fieldwork, student projects, research and innovation activities. 
    • Preparing, operating, maintaining and managing laboratory, workshop, studio and field equipment, tools, machinery and facilities. 
    • Operating, testing, calibrating, troubleshooting and undertaking routine servicing of equipment, instruments, machinery and associated software. 
    • Preparing, handling and managing instructional materials, specimens, reagents, consumables and other technical resources. 
    • Supporting academic staff and students in practical exercises, experiments, fabrication, testing, product development and applied research. 
    • Maintaining accurate records of equipment, inventories, consumables, usage, maintenance schedules and technical activities. 
    • Performing any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time. 
    • Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental and laboratory/workshop standards, including cleanliness and proper utilisation of facilities. 
    • Identifying technical resource requirements and advising on equipment procurement, replacement, maintenance and utilisation. 
    • Supervising and guiding students, trainees, interns and other personnel during practical and technical activities. 

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    Tutorial Fellow (Marine Engineering)

    The scholarship package will cover tuition fees and research costs for the duration of study. The scholarships are open to all Kenyans under the age of 30 years who will also be engaged as Tutorial Fellow. Programmes of study funded by the scholarship are scheduled to commence in January, 2027. 
    Important Information 

    • Applicants MUST have obtained a minimum of Second-Class Honors (Upper Division) in a relevant Bachelor’s degree and Master’s Degree from a recognized and accredited University; 
    • The successful candidate shall be bonded under the applicable terms and conditions of the University of Tom Mboya University 
    • The successful candidate shall be expected to complete their studies within the prescribed study period; 
    • The studies will be tenable at Dalian Maritime University/Shanghai Maritime University/ Universiti Teknologi Malaysia/ Universiti Kuala Lumpur. 
    • Candidates must be registered or registrable with relevant professional and or regulatory bodies where applicable.

    Method of Application

    Applications should be accompanied by a detailed up to date curriculum vitae, certified true copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, together with testimonials and other relevant supporting documents. 
    Qualified candidates must submit three (3) hard copies of their application to the address below and email scanned copies of the same documents compiled into a single PDF file to recruitment@tmu.ac.ke. Applications must be received on or before Tuesday 1st December, 2026 by 5:00 PM (1700hrs): 
    Address to:   
    The Vice-Chancellor 
    Tom Mboya University 
    P. O. BOX 199 - 40300 
    HOMA-BAY 

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