Kenyatta University is seeking a Curator/Medicinal Garden Horticulturalist Grade C/D. This role involves the comprehensive botanical management and scientific curation of the university's medicinal plant collections and herbarium to support academic research and conservation efforts.
Responsibilities
Garden Management: Managing and maintaining the university's medicinal garden, including propagating and maintaining living collections of medicinal plants.
Taxonomy and Identification: Assisting in the identification and classification of medicinal plants for research purposes and providing taxonomic identifications for departmental projects.
Curation: Curating the departmental herbarium, which involves the collection, preservation, and database management of plant specimens.
Training and Supervision: Training and supervising students and technicians in herbarium practices, specimen curation, and the propagation/processing of medicinal plants.
Fieldwork: Conducting field expeditions to collect medicinal plant vouchers and specimens.
Qualifications and Experience
Education: University degree or equivalent in Taxonomy, Botany, or Plant Sciences.
Technical Knowledge: Demonstrable knowledge of Kenyan biodiversity and indigenous medicinal plants.
Herbarium Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in herbarium preservation techniques and database management.
Propagation Skills: Demonstrated experience in medicinal plant propagation and processing.
Digital Literacy: Proficiency in computer applications.
Terms of Service
A competitive remuneration package including basic salary, house allowance, and medical cover as per the University Scheme will be provided.
Note: This position may be subject to contract terms (as specified in university regulations for various grades).
How to Apply
Applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, telephone number, and email address. Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed, giving the names and contacts of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence.
Applicants and Referees should write directly to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance)Kenyatta UniversityP. O. BOX 43844 – 00100NAIROBI
Applications and letters from referees must be received no later than 28th April 2026.
