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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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National Merit Scholarship Undergraduate Admission List 2026/2027

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University Road. Photo taken on 1st April 2026.

The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists for Government sponsored students for the Academic Year 2025/2026. The Office has also released Cut Off Points for Government Admissions.

Below are lists of candidates admitted to the respective courses tenable at Makerere University and Makerere University Business School:

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Makerere University Inaugurates 2nd Health User Committee

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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) with L-R: Ms. Kevin Nabiryo, Mr. Godfrey Othieno, Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, Dr. Daniel Ruhweza, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa and Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha after the inauguration on 20th April 2026. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 20th April 2026 inaugurated the Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC). The Committee was established by the Vice Chancellor in 2022 as part of his strategic mandate to strengthen and oversee the University Hospital services delivery.

Chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Mak-HUC has as its members; Prof. Josaphat K. Byamugisha-Director Makerere University Health Services (MakHS) and Dr. Daniel Ronald Ruhweza-Department of Law and Jurisprudence, School of Law.

Other members include; Dr. Arthur Kwizera-Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) Representative, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa-Makerere University Administrative Staff Association (MASA) Representative, Mr. Godfrey Othieno- National Union of Educational Institutions (NUEI) Representative, and as Secretariat, Ms. Kevin M. Nabiryo-Directorate of Human Resources.

Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) interacts with members of the 2nd Mak-HUC.

The 2nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1st January 2026 with a mandate to: Guide, monitor and oversee delivery of health services by MakHS; Represent the interests and concerns of staff and students that use MakHS; Advise on alignment with sustainable health financing and insurance models; Strengthen systems for fraud prevention, digital transformation and access to specialized treatment, among other responsibilities.

The 1st Mak-HUC was chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi and had as members; Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha, Dr. Fred Mayambala, Dr. Zahara Nampewo, Mr. Othieno Godfrey, Mr. Apunyo Paul Okiria and Ms. Ikiriza Racheal. Milestones during the first era included; Outpatient Department visits growth from 4,802 (2022) to 7,388 (Nov 2025) for staff and 14,641 (2022) to 19,069 (Nov 2025) for students.

Others milestones included; Commissioning of a fully equipped Operating Theatre, Establishment of a modern Imaging Hub, Development of a fully functional Audiology Unit, Expansion of the Temporal Bone Laboratory, Launch of the Olink Proteomics Platform and Enhancement of the Dental Unit with 32 dental chairs and experienced personnel.

Related article: https://news.mak.ac.ug/2025/12/three-years-of-impact-makerere-university-health-user-committee-presents-status-report/

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Makerere University Employment Opportunities: Academic, Administrative and Support Staff

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Participants pose for a group photo on Day Two of the staff induction ceremony for new recruits on 16th May 2025. Makerere University day two of induction exercise spearheaded by the Directorate of Human Resources for newly appointed staff, whose tenures commenced in the 2024/2025 financial year, 16th May 2025, School of Public Health (MakSPH) Auditorium, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for various academic, administrative, and support staff positions.

Detailed job profiles and the application link can be found at:
http://ehrms.mak.ac.ug/recruitment/jobs.

All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human
Resource Management System through the above link (ehrms). Applicants will be required to
provide the necessary information on the ehrms and attach the following documents:

  1. An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
  2. An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of
    at least three referees.
  3. Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
  4. A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.

The application should be addressed to:

The Chief Human Resource Officer
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062
Kampala

Closing Date: 04th May 2026, 17:00HRS E.A.T

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