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Call for proposals for the English Language Fellow (EL Fellow) Program

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Interested in hosting an American English Language Fellow in 2012?

If so, please contact Shannon Dorsey, Cultural Affairs Officer, and/or Alexis Robertson, Alumni Coordinator, by November 18. Please provide the following information:

(1) Name and contact information

(2) Primary Duty Description(s) (teaching English at various levels,
curriculum/textbook development, American literature, teacher training,
etc.)

(3) Brief description of the university

(4) Can you provide housing with utilities?

English Language Fellow Program

The English Language (EL) Fellow Program promotes English language learning around the world and fosters mutual understanding between the people of the United States and those of other countries. It places talented, highly qualified U.S. educators with Master¹s degrees with a focus in TEFL/TESL or Applied Linguistics in all regions of the world. The EL Fellow Program is funded by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) within the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of English Language Programs,
and is administered by the Center for Intercultural Education and Development (CIED) at Georgetown University, Washington DC. 

General background information regarding the EL Fellow Program can be found at
http://elf.georgetown.edu

Timeline
The U.S. Embassy only has one position for an EL Fellow in 2012 (September ­June) so we are looking for just the right host institution. If successful, we will work with you to develop a full proposal (due to Georgetown by December 9) and on identifying the best EL Fellow for your needs.

Contact Information
Shannon Dorsey
Cultural Affairs Officer
U.S. Embassy Kampala
Plot 1577 Ggaba Road, Nsambya
P.O. Box 7007, Kampala
E-mail: dorseyds@state.gov <mailto:BangiSK@state.gov>
Tel: (256) 414-306-312

Alexis Robertson
EducationUSA USAP/Alumni Coordinator
U.S. Embassy Kampala
Plot 1577 Ggaba Road, Nsambya
P.O. Box 7007, Kampala
E-mail: RobertsonAE@state.gov
Tel: (256) 414-306-098

Interested in hosting an American English Language Fellow in 2012?

If so, please contact Shannon Dorsey, Cultural Affairs Officer, and/or Alexis Robertson, Alumni Coordinator, by November 18. Please provide the following information:

(1) Name and contact information

(2) Primary Duty Description(s) (teaching English at various levels,
curriculum/textbook development, American literature, teacher training,
etc.)

(3) Brief description of the university

(4) Can you provide housing with utilities?

English Language Fellow Program

The English Language (EL) Fellow Program promotes English language learning around the world and fosters mutual understanding between the people of the United States and those of other countries. It places talented, highly qualified U.S. educators with Master¹s degrees with a focus in TEFL/TESL or Applied Linguistics in all regions of the world. The EL Fellow Program is funded by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) within the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of English Language Programs,
and is administered by the Center for Intercultural Education and Development (CIED) at Georgetown University, Washington DC. 

General background information regarding the EL Fellow Program can be found at
http://elf.georgetown.edu

Timeline
The U.S. Embassy only has one position for an EL Fellow in 2012 (September ­June) so we are looking for just the right host institution. If successful, we will work with you to develop a full proposal (due to Georgetown by December 9) and on identifying the best EL Fellow for your needs.

Contact Information
Shannon Dorsey
Cultural Affairs Officer
U.S. Embassy Kampala
Plot 1577 Ggaba Road, Nsambya
P.O. Box 7007, Kampala
E-mail: dorseyds@state.gov <mailto:BangiSK@state.gov>
Tel: (256) 414-306-312

Alexis Robertson
EducationUSA USAP/Alumni Coordinator
U.S. Embassy Kampala
Plot 1577 Ggaba Road, Nsambya
P.O. Box 7007, Kampala
E-mail: RobertsonAE@state.gov
Tel: (256) 414-306-098

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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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