Technical Trainers (6 Positions)

Pwani University, a premier public university located in Kilifi County along Kenya’s beautiful coastline, is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. Since becoming a fully-fledged university in 2013, it has expanded into a vibrant academic hub offering diverse programs across Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Education, and more. The Pwani University Technical and Vocational Training College (PU-TVET) invites applications from suitable qualified candidates to fill the position of Technical Trainers Grade 7.

• Technical Trainers (6 Positions) REF: PU/ADV/05/06/2026

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates in the following technical areas:

1. AGRICULTURE - AGED/ANHE/GEN AGRIC/APD 
2. APPLIED SCIENCES - ICT/COMPUTER SCIENCES OR ANY APPLIED SCIENCES
3. BUSINESS - ACCOUNTS/BUSINESS/HOSPITALITY 
4. HEALTH SCIENCES - NURSING/CLINICAL MED/COMM HEALTH 
5. LIBERAL ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY/CRIMINAL JUSTICE 
6. EDUCATION - COMMUNICATION/Bed SCI/Bed ARTS 

Qualifications

1. The candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree OR Higher National Diploma in any of the mentioned technical areas from an accredited and recognized institution.
2. Must be registered TVETA trainers, Level 6 or with Pedagogy training from KSTVET or recognized institution
3. Be a member of relevant professional body
4. Must have relevant work experience as a TVET trainer
5. Demonstrate community involvement

Key Responsibilities

• Instruct trainees in assigned coursework using recommended curriculum and occupational standards
• Plan, conduct and assess practical lessons in the assigned coursework
• Develop learning materials for the assigned coursework
• Prepare, validate and administer course assessment materials
• Supervise assessments, grade and process assessment reports
• Maintaining Portfolio of Evidence (POEs) and other formative assessment materials as required by TVET CDACC or any other relevant assessment bodies.
• Preparing trainees for external competency assessments
• Mentor students and maintain class attendance records
• Supervise both internal and external assessments
• Supervise trainees on industrial attachment program
• Any other duty as assigned by the Director

How to Apply

• Interested applicants should submit four (4) copies of their tape-bound application documents containing a detailed Curriculum Vitae; Academic qualifications, professional experience, academic leadership, publications, awards, scholarships, funding, membership to professional bodies, linkages and Certified copies of Academic certificates. Applicants should also provide names and contact addresses of three referees.

Applications and letters of recommendation from referees should be addressed to:

• The Vice Chancellor
• Pwani University
• P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi
• The deadline for submitting applications is Monday 29th June, 2026. Applications received later than this date will not be considered