The International Women’s Forum Leadership Foundation Fellows Program currently in its 17th successful year, is globally-recognized program focuses on executive leadership, global management and mentoring.Each year, the Leadership Foundation selects approximately 28 emerging women leaders from around the world to participate in the Fellows Program. Fellows come from diverse backgrounds and professions representing business, non-profit, academia, the arts, and government, to name a few. The Foundation takes pride in the geographic, cultural, ethnic, and professional diversity of Fellows Program participants. Fellows are high-potential achievers with the drive to lead and excel in their professions. With its focus on women in leadership and through training sessions at the Harvard Business School and INSEAD – The Business School for the World ®, the program cultivates new insights, professional growth, and relationships.
Past Fellows from Makerere University include Grace Bantebya Kyomuhendo (2007-2008), Lillian Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza (2005-2006), Christine Dranzoa (2004-2005), and Nora Mulira (2003-2004). Current and past Fellows funded by the Carnegie Corporation have also come from the University of Dar es Salaam, University of Jos, Obefemi Awolowo University and the University of Education, Winneba. These accomplished and inspirational women participating from East and West Africa returned home with new skills, ideas, and confidence. In addition, Fellow Program participants gained a great deal from their unique perspective and input. Applications are due June 1, 2011.
Fellows must commit to 25 days of training over the course of the program year.
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.
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.
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:
An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
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