Admin Assistant (Payroll) Job in Kenya - MMUST

Job Purpose

  • Responsible for assisting in the coordination and supervision within the Department i.e. recruitment and placement, general human resource, industrial relations and staff welfare.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure effective payroll processing including processing time sheets and entering data in the payroll system.
  • Maintain accurate records, ensuring compliance with tax laws and other regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure effective record keeping including confidential payroll data and employee’s information.
  • Managege the implementation ofof approved deductions, benefits and other legal requirements. Respond to employee queries regarding salaries, allowances, benefits and other deductions.

Minimum Requirements:-


  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Commerce (Accounting Option) or its equivalent.
  • Proficiency in relevant com

How to Apply

Terms of Service

The appointment to the positions of Senior Procurement Officer, Senior Estates Officer, Medical Officer, Clinical Instructor and Technologist and other administrative positions shall be on Permanent & Pensionable upon satisfactory completion of six (6) months probation period and subject to satisfactory performance. The appointment to the position of University Librarian shall be on a Five (5) year contract term

Applications should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, e-mail addresses and telephone contacts and any other relevant supporting documents.
Only successful candidates shall be required to submit valid clearances from the following bodies;

  • Kenya Revenue Authority 2 Hicher Fdu Higher Education Loans Board
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct)
  • Registered Credit Reference Bureau

They should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three (3) referees. Applicants should request their referees to submit their confidential reports to the undersigned to be received on or before 24th November, 2025.

One (1) copy of the application should beI sent via registered mail or courier marked with the reference number on the envelope to the under-signed. A Soft copy in PDF running format should be sent to recruitmentnovember2025@mmust.ac.ke. Applications should be addressed to the undersigned to be received on or before 17th November, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.

Applicants with foreign earned qualifications should have their certificates certified by the

Commission for University Education (CUE).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance)
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
P.O. Box 190-50100
KAKAMEGA