800+ GOVERNMENT, BANK & PRIVATE JOBS OPEN IN KENYA THIS WEEK – FULL LIST & HOW TO APPLY (SEPTEMBER 2026)

If you have been job hunting without luck, this week could be your breakthrough. From Co-operative Bank to KEMRI, ELDOWAS in Eldoret, Sports Kenya, Ministry of Water, and top hospitals, employers across the country have announced fresh vacancies. Most deadlines are closing between 16th and 30th September, so you need to act fast.

1. CO-OPERATIVE BANK OF KENYA – 10 POSITIONS

Co-op Bank is hiring both for the bank directly and for SACCOs through its consultancy arm, Co-op Consultancy & Intermediary Limited (CBI).

For Co-op Bank Direct:

• Network Engineer (NE/IID/2026) – Deadline Sept 30: Reporting to Head of Network & Infrastructure. You will manage corporate LAN/WAN, security policies, and disaster recovery. You need a Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or IT, CCNP is mandatory (CCIE is an advantage), 3+ years in complex LAN/WAN, and knowledge of TCP/IP, Firewalls, Cisco, Checkpoint, Avaya, plus Unix/Linux/Windows integration.
• Business Banker (BB/RBBD/2026) – Deadline Sept 25: To drive SME acquisition, portfolio growth and credit assessment. Requires Degree in Business/Finance/Economics, 2+ years in SME/Business Banking and strong credit analysis skills.
• UI/UX Designer (UXD/IID/2026) – Deadline Sept 16th TODAY: Design lead for Digital & Innovations Factory. You will translate business needs into user flows, wireframes and prototypes. Needs Degree in IT/Business/Graphic Design, 5+ years in UI/UX for mobile/web, expert in Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator.

How to apply for Co-op Bank roles: Email your application letter and detailed CV quoting the reference number to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke. More info on www.co-opbank.co.ke.

For SACCOs & Cooperative Unions via CBI:

• Head of Finance (CBI/HOF/2026) & Head of Finance and Operations (MCU/HOFO/2026) Central Kenya: Strategic financial leadership, IFRS reporting, budgeting, treasury, SASRA compliance. Requires CPA(K), Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance/Business, 6-7 years experience with 3 in management. Age 35+ for MCU role. Deadline Sept 18 & 25. Apply via forms.cloud.microsoft/r/sw7dzWGhfb
• Marketing Manager / Business Development Lead – Deadline Sept 23: 5+ years in marketing for SACCO/Bank/MFI, strong in digital marketing and content creation. Apply: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nGRm510KyB
• Human Resource Officer (MCU/HRO/2026) Central Kenya – Deadline Sept 18: Dual HR & Executive support to CEO, 5 years HR experience, CHRP-K. Apply: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/PUrS6az18g
• ICT Officer (MCU/ICT/2026) Central Kenya – Deadline Sept 18: Manage core financial, farm, milling and property systems, cybersecurity and disaster recovery. Degree in IT/CS + CCNA/Microsoft certs, 3 years experience. Apply: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/a69AzMKp5m
• Credit Relationship Officer Nairobi & Professional Driver Meru – Deadline Sept 16th TODAY: Credit role needs Degree in Business/Finance and 2 years credit experience. Driver needs KCSE C plain, 4 years driving, clean record and Chapter Six compliance documents. Apply via Microsoft Forms links on Co-op Bank career page.

2. KEMRI – 8 VACANCIES

Kenya Medical Research Institute has 8 slots: Laboratory Manager Thika/Nairobi (VN01011) – Sept 21, Senior Grants Management Officer, Senior Dynamics 365 Developer, Grants Officer, Senior Assistant Office Administrator – all Sept 17, and 3 Administrative Interns Kisumu – Sept 30. All are contract except interns. Apply on erecruitment.kemri.go.ke

3. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION – 1,000 DLP INTERNSHIPS

The biggest chance. Digital Literacy Programme Cohort 5 needs 1,000 interns nationwide at sub-county level for 12 months. You will support e-learning, device training for teachers, and ICT maintenance in schools. Qualifications: Graduated not earlier than 2022, Degree in Education with ICT, Degree/Diploma in ICT. Deadline Oct 5th, 2026. Apply on www.publicservice.go.ke or www.psckjobs.go.ke.

4. MINISTRY OF WATER PAID INTERNSHIP

12-month internship, deployment to agencies and counties. Must be 25-35 years, never benefited from another government internship and never formally employed in your specialization. Deadline Sept 18. Send official application form, cover letter, ID, CV and certificates to hoa@rcgw.go.ke with subject “APPLICATION FOR THE HoAGW4RP INTERNSHIP 2027”. You will need Insurance Cover, Good Conduct, KRA PIN and bank details if selected.

5. ELDOWAS, SPORTS KENYA, NAMICO & LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY – GOVERNMENT PARASTATALS

• ELDOWAS (Eldoret Water) – Deadline Oct 2: Corporation Secretary & Legal Manager, Manager Finance, Manager Strategy & Performance. Apply via jobs.eldowas.or.ke
• Sports Kenya – Deadline Oct 6: Deputy Directors for Internal Audit, Facilities, HR & Admin (Grade SK3), Senior Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer II, Legal Officer II. Apply to hrrecruitment@sportskenya.org
• National Mining Corporation (NAMICO) – Deadline Oct 5: Manager Mineral Exploration, 2 Geologists, Mining Engineer, Office Administrator. Apply on recruitment.namico.go.ke
• Laikipia University – Deadline Oct 2: 13 vacancies including University Librarian, Associate Professor ECDE, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers in Geography & Sport Science, Technologists. Send 2 hard copies to Registrar Laikipia plus soft copy to recruitment@laikipia.ac.ke

6. HOSPITALS & PRIVATE SECTOR

• AIC Kijabe Hospital: General Surgery Consultant (KH0096) deadline Sept 16 and ICT Intern (KH0383) deadline Sept 18. Apply on kijabehospital.or.ke
• Pope Benedict XVI Hospital Nyahururu: Medical Officer, Lab Technologist, Pharmaceutical Technologist, Clinical Officer, Anaesthetist. Apply via openedcareer.com
• Tenwek Hospital ICT & Data Officer (80K-130K): On-site, IT Support role, deadline Sept 25 on gokazini.com
• Siloam Hospitals (Kericho/Litein/Bomet): QA Nurse, QA Clinical Officer, House Keeper, Radiographer/Sonographer – Deadline Sept 21 to hr@siloamhospital.co.ke
• Maville Academy Nyali: Head of School, Kindergarten, Primary CBE, JSS, French/ICT teachers – Deadline Sept 25 to info@mavilleacademy.sc.ke – Must have TSC
• Pacific Petroleum Odoo Specialist – Sept 17: 5+ years Odoo ERP to hr@pacificpetroleumltd.com
• DRS Consulting Senior IT Assistant Nairobi (150K Gross): 5+ years IT support, Windows 11, O365, ServiceNow, Cisco – Apply hiring@drsconsulting.co.ke

FINAL TIP: Don’t pay anyone. Government jobs are free. Prepare one clean PDF with CV, cover letter tailored to the Ref number, certificates, ID and KRA. Email early morning when HR is active.