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The Director, Mr. Sebastian M. Ngobi oversees the Directorate of Human Resources and initiates, develops and implements Human Resource systems and processes in line with the Human Resources policy and consistent with the University Strategic plan. The Director also develops the Annual Development Budget and monitors the Utilisation of The Directorate resources in line with the financial regulations.

The Directorate of Human Resources consists of divisions namely;

Records and Information Division
The Division is headed by a Manager and is in charge of developing, managing, updating and controlling the Human Resources Information System (HURIS) of the University in line with the Human Resources Policy as well as initiating, developing updating and implementing policies on the various Benefits Schemes in the University in line with the Human Resources Policy.

Performance and Appraisal Division
The Division is in charge of initiating, developing, implementing and updating performance management and control systems in line with the Human Resources Policy. The Division further: initiates the review and implementation of employee terms of service; and develops, implements and monitors staff performance control systems. The Division is headed by a Manager.

Employment Division
The Employment Manager provides headship of the Employment Division, which initiates, develops and updates management systems of recruitment, selection, placement, motion and discipline in line with the Human Resources policies.

The Division also reviews, updates and recommends vacant positions for establishment in the University in line HR policies, as well as initiates, reviews and develops procedures for recruitment, confirmation, promotion and discipline in line with the Human Resources policies and procedures.

The Division is also responsible for initiating, developing and maintaining a record of The Appointments Board decisions in line with the records management systems of the University, and providing secretarial services to the Appointments Board in line with University Council guidelines.

Staff Development Division
Headed by a Training and Development Manager, the Division coordinates the Staff Development function in line with the Training Policy and the University mission.

The Division provides a needs assessment framework for workplace skills education, training and career development (and mentoring) at the University in line with the Staff Development Policy. It further identifies and develops priority areas for Academic training by means of a consultative process, and initiates resource mobilization strategies for staff development in line with the University financial regulations

Benefits Section
This section is headed by the Deputy University Secretary – Pensions and handles all matters relating to Terminal benefits as well as issues of Loans to Members of Staff by Financial Institutions.

Contact Information

Office of the Director, Human Resources: Mr. Sebastian Ngobi
Directorate of Human Resources
Room 408, Second Floor, Main Administration Building
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 530295
Email: hrd[at]admin.mak.ac.ug

Deputy University Secretary – Pensions: Mr. Godfrey Bazanye Nkangi
Room 409, Second Floor, Main Administration Building
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 531424
Email: bnkangi[at]hrd.mak.ac.ug

Training and Development Manager: Mrs. Josephine Apolot Opolot
Staff Development Division
Room 409, Second Floor, Main Administration Building
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 531373
Email: ajopolot[at]hrd.mak.ac.ug

Manager, Employment Division: Mrs. Dora S. Zake
Room 406, Second Floor, Main Administration Building
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 540632
Email: dzake[at]hrd.mak.ac.ug

Manager, Performance and Appraisal Division: Mrs. Mary Tizikara
Room 413, Second Floor, Main Administration Building
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 531372
Email: mtizikara[at]hrd.mak.ac.ug

Ag. Manager, Records and Information Division: Dr. Rehema Baguma-Kabiito
Room 401, Second Floor, Main Administration Building
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Email: rbaguma[at]cit.mak.ac.ug

Human Resources Manager: Mr. Richard Mugisha
College of Health Sciences
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Email: rmugisha[at]hrd.mak.ac.ug

The Director, Mr. Sebastian M. Ngobi oversees the Directorate of Human Resources and initiates, develops and implements Human Resource systems and processes in line with the Human Resources policy and consistent with the University Strategic plan. The Director also develops the Annual Development Budget and monitors the Utilisation of The Directorate resources in line with the financial regulations.

The Directorate of Human Resources consists of divisions namely;

Records and Information Division
The Division is headed by a Manager and is in charge of developing, managing, updating and controlling the Human Resources Information System (HURIS) of the University in line with the Human Resources Policy as well as initiating, developing updating and implementing policies on the various Benefits Schemes in the University in line with the Human Resources Policy.

Performance and Appraisal Division
The Division is in charge of initiating, developing, implementing and updating performance management and control systems in line with the Human Resources Policy. The Division further: initiates the review and implementation of employee terms of service; and develops, implements and monitors staff performance control systems. The Division is headed by a Manager.

Employment Division
The Employment Manager provides headship of the Employment Division, which initiates, develops and updates management systems of recruitment, selection, placement, motion and discipline in line with the Human Resources policies.

The Division also reviews, updates and recommends vacant positions for establishment in the University in line HR policies, as well as initiates, reviews and develops procedures for recruitment, confirmation, promotion and discipline in line with the Human Resources policies and procedures.

The Division is also responsible for initiating, developing and maintaining a record of The Appointments Board decisions in line with the records management systems of the University, and providing secretarial services to the Appointments Board in line with University Council guidelines.

Staff Development Division
Headed by a Training and Development Manager, the Division coordinates the Staff Development function in line with the Training Policy and the University mission.

The Division provides a needs assessment framework for workplace skills education, training and career development (and mentoring) at the University in line with the Staff Development Policy. It further identifies and develops priority areas for Academic training by means of a consultative process, and initiates resource mobilization strategies for staff development in line with the University financial regulations

Benefits Section
This section is headed by the Deputy University Secretary – Pensions and handles all matters relating to Terminal benefits as well as issues of Loans to Members of Staff by Financial Institutions.

Contact Information

Office of the Director, Human Resources: Mr. Sebastian Ngobi
Directorate of Human Resources
Room 408, Second Floor, Main Administration Building
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 530295
Email: hrd[at]admin.mak.ac.ug

Deputy University Secretary – Pensions: Mr. Godfrey Bazanye Nkangi
Room 409, Second Floor, Main Administration Building
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 531424
Email: bnkangi[at]hrd.mak.ac.ug

Training and Development Manager: Mrs. Josephine Apolot Opolot
Staff Development Division
Room 409, Second Floor, Main Administration Building
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 531373
Email: ajopolot[at]hrd.mak.ac.ug

Manager, Employment Division: Mrs. Dora S. Zake
Room 406, Second Floor, Main Administration Building
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 540632
Email: dzake[at]hrd.mak.ac.ug

Manager, Performance and Appraisal Division: Mrs. Mary Tizikara
Room 413, Second Floor, Main Administration Building
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 531372
Email: mtizikara[at]hrd.mak.ac.ug

Ag. Manager, Records and Information Division: Dr. Rehema Baguma-Kabiito
Room 401, Second Floor, Main Administration Building
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Email: rbaguma[at]cit.mak.ac.ug

Human Resources Manager: Mr. Richard Mugisha
College of Health Sciences
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
Email: rmugisha[at]hrd.mak.ac.ug

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Special University Entry Examinations for the Diploma in Performing Arts 2026/27

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Students from the Department of Performing Arts on 4th April 2025.

The Academic Registrar Makerere University invites applications for the Special University Entry Examinations for admission to the Diploma in Performing Arts.

The examination will take place on Saturday 16th May, 2026.

Application process is online for those intending to sit the examination. Kindly note that there is payment of a non-refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000/- excluding bank charges in any (Stanbic Bank, Dfcu Post Bank, UBA and Centenary Bank). After filling the online application, you will be provided with 2 Past Papers.

To be eligible to sit the examinations, the candidate must possess an O’ Level Certificate (UCE) with at least 5 Passes.

The deadline for receiving the online applications is Tuesday 12th May 2026.

How to Apply

  • Application is online for ALL applicants.
  • Other relevant information can be obtained from Undergraduate Mature Age Office, Level 5, Room 505, Senate Building, Makerere University or can be accessed from https://see.mak.ac.ug
  • A non refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000= for Ugandans, East Africans Applicants (Including S. Sudan & DRC) OR US $ 75 or equivalent for international applicants plus bank charges should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.
  • Apply through the application portal https://see.mak.ac.ug

Please see download below for the application portal user guide.

Further inquiries may be sent to email: see@mak.ac.ug

Prof. Mukadasi Buyinza
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Diploma Holders Admission Lists under Government Sponsorship for 2026/2027 AY

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Diploma holders admitted under the Government Sponsorship Scheme for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

Under the Diploma Holders Government Sponsorship Scheme admission does not exceed 5% of the intake capacity to the respective Degree Programme.

The list can be accessed by following the link below:

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Mature Age Examination Results for 2026/2027 Academic Year

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13th December 2025.

Candidates who scored a minimum of 50% passed and have been recommended by the Pre-Entry & Mature Age Committee to the University’s Admissions Committee for consideration.

The Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027 can be accessed by following this link.

Please follow the link below for the list:

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