Career advice ยท Updated November 2026
Jobs in Eldoret: Who Is Hiring, County Jobs and Pay Rates in 2026
Looking for jobs in Eldoret? The quickest route is to watch four places: live job boards that tag Eldoret and Uasin Gishu, the Uasin Gishu County Public Service Board’s online portal, the careers pages of the big public employers in the city (Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital and the universities), and private firms in agribusiness, education, banking and sales that hire for their Eldoret branches. This guide shows who was actually hiring in mid-November 2026, what the law says you must be paid in Eldoret, and how to apply without falling for fake adverts.
Checked on 12 November 2026 against JobInKenya’s live listings, the Uasin Gishu County jobs portal, the MTRH careers page and Legal Notice 108 of 2026. Vacancies change daily, so treat the employer list below as a snapshot, not a promise of open roles.
Who is hiring in Eldoret right now
On 12 November 2026, JobInKenya had 12 live vacancies tagged Eldoret or Uasin Gishu. They give a fair picture of the city’s job market: a mix of agribusiness, private schools, sales, logistics and financial services, plus a public utility recruiting board members.
| Employer (as listed) | Role advertised | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Cargill | Execution Coordinator | Agribusiness and commodities |
| Nova Pioneer | High School Physics/Computer Studies Teacher; Transport Associate | Private education |
| HCS Affiliates Group | Direct Sales Agent; Trade Development Representative (Eldoret CBD) | Sales and distribution |
| Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company (ELDOWAS) | Board vacancies | Public utility |
| Oxyplus International | Operations Coordinator (Gas Division) | Industrial gases |
| Baraton College | Carpentry Tutor (4 positions) | Technical training |
| Achyutam | Head of Retail, Office Supplies | Retail |
| Sheer Logic | Stores Assistant | Logistics and warehousing |
| Absa Bank (for First Assurance) | Underwriter, Eldoret branch | Insurance and banking |
Two patterns stand out. First, many Eldoret roles are branch or field jobs for national companies, so the advert often sits on a Nairobi head office careers page with “Eldoret” in the title. Search by town name, not only by employer. Second, sales and distribution roles are the most frequent entry point, which suits school leavers and diploma holders who can drive or ride and know the North Rift well. You can see the current list any time on the Eldoret jobs page.
County government jobs in Uasin Gishu
The Uasin Gishu County Public Service Board hires for the county government. It was set up under Article 235 of the Constitution and the County Governments Act, 2012, and was gazetted on 25 July 2013. All of its adverts, shortlists and appointment lists are posted on the county’s online recruitment portal at jobs.uasingishu.go.ke. The portal creates a profile for you the first time you apply, so later applications take less typing, and it has a separate section for county internships and their status.
When we checked on 12 November 2026, the portal said there were no active adverts. That is normal between recruitment rounds. County jobs in Uasin Gishu usually come in batches (health workers, ECDE teachers, revenue officers, ward administrators), so check the portal weekly and follow the county’s official social media pages. Never pay anyone who claims they can “fast-track” a county appointment. Our guide on how to apply for government jobs in Kenya covers the documents county boards usually ask for, including the Chapter Six clearances.
Hospital, university and college jobs
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) is Eldoret’s largest health employer and a national referral hospital. It advertises vacancies, internships and some locum roles on its careers page. Clinical roles need current registration with the relevant council, and most adverts ask for a valid practising licence at the time you apply. Business Radar’s list of SHA-accredited hospitals in Eldoret and Uasin Gishu is also a handy map of private and faith-based facilities that hire nurses, clinical officers and lab staff directly.
Universities and colleges. The University of Eldoret, Moi University and Eldoret National Polytechnic employ lecturers, technicians, administrators and support staff, and they advertise on their own websites and through the government’s MyGov pullout. Business Radar has background on the University of Eldoret and the courses at Eldoret National Polytechnic, which helps you match your qualifications to the departments they run. For teaching jobs in schools, private schools hire directly, while public school teachers are recruited by the Teachers Service Commission.
What employers must pay in Eldoret
Eldoret is one of the five cities in the highest pay zone of the national wage order. Under Legal Notice 108 of 2026, which applies from 1 May 2026, these are some of the basic monthly minimums for Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret. They exclude housing allowance.
| Occupation (examples) | Minimum monthly basic pay in Eldoret |
|---|---|
| General labourer, cleaner, gardener, house servant, day watchman, messenger | KSh 18,047.40 |
| Miner, stone cutter, turnboy, waiter, cook | KSh 19,491.33 |
| Night watchman | KSh 20,133.72 |
If an Eldoret employer offers less than these figures for the same work, the offer is below the legal floor. Our minimum wage guide has the full occupation list, and the salary pages show typical pay for skilled roles. Remember that PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and the housing levy come off gross pay, so compare offers on take-home pay, not the headline figure.
How to stand out when applying for jobs in Eldoret
- Show you are local or ready to relocate. Many Eldoret adverts are for branch roles where the employer wants someone who already knows the town, the routes and the customers. Put your current location clearly on your CV.
- Use the languages and networks you have. Field sales, agribusiness and microfinance jobs value people who can work with farmers and traders across Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Elgeyo Marakwet and Trans Nzoia. Say so in your cover letter.
- Keep your documents ready. Public employers often ask for a KRA PIN, certificates, and clearances such as a certificate of good conduct, HELB and CRB. Our list of documents required for jobs in Kenya explains each one.
- Tailor your CV for each role. Run it through the free CV checker before you send it, and follow our guide on how to write a CV in Kenya.
- Start something on the side. If you are thinking of trading while you job-hunt, Business Radar explains Uasin Gishu business permit fees so you can budget properly.
Avoiding fake jobs in Eldoret
Fake recruitment is common around big public employers and around adverts that promise many posts at once. Warning signs include an “application fee” or “medical fee” paid by M-Pesa to a personal number, interviews held in hotel rooms rather than offices, and adverts that only exist as WhatsApp images with no link to an official site. Genuine county and hospital jobs are posted on official portals, and public bodies do not charge applicants. Check any doubtful advert with our fake job advert checker and read how to spot fake job adverts.
Looking beyond the North Rift? Compare the markets in our guides to jobs in Nakuru, jobs in Kisumu and jobs in Mombasa.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find county government jobs in Uasin Gishu?
On the Uasin Gishu County Public Service Board portal at jobs.uasingishu.go.ke, which posts adverts, shortlists and appointment lists. It showed no active adverts on 12 November 2026, so check it weekly.
What is the minimum wage in Eldoret in 2026?
Eldoret is in the cities zone of Legal Notice 108 of 2026. From 1 May 2026 the basic monthly minimum for a general labourer, cleaner or day watchman is KSh 18,047.40, excluding housing allowance.
Where does Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital advertise jobs?
MTRH posts vacancies, internships and locum roles on the careers page of its official website, mtrh.go.ke. Clinical roles require current council registration and a practising licence.
Which sectors hire most in Eldoret?
Live listings in November 2026 were led by sales and distribution, private schools, agribusiness, logistics, insurance and banking branches, alongside public employers such as MTRH, the universities and the county government.