The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe has congratulated members of Council as well as both current and former Professors at Makerere University upon receiving the Golden Jubilee Award from the President of the Republic of Uganda and Visitor of Makerere University H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni during the International Labour Day celebrations hosted by Sembabule District on Tuesday, 1st May 2018. The council members and professors were recognised for their enormous contribution to Uganda over the years.
“On behalf of Makerere University, I congratulate our council members and the gallant professors who were awarded the highest civilian Honour of Uganda. You have made Mak proud. Congratulations!” lauded Prof. Nawangwe.
The medal recipients included; Chairperson Appointments Board-Mr. Bruce Balaba Kabaasa, Ruhinda North Member of Parliament and Chairperson, Finance, Planning and Administration Committee of Council-Hon. Thomas Tayeebwa, Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)-Prof. William Bazeyo, University Secretary-Mr. Charles Barugahare, Kyambogo University Vice Chancellor-Prof. Eli Katunguka Rwakishaya as well as Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) Vice Chancellor-Prof. Celestino Obua
Other recipients were; College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) Principal-Prof. Bernard Bashaasha, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) Principal-Prof. Henry Mwanaki Alinaitwe, College of Health Sciences (CHS) Principal-Prof. Charles Ibingira and College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) Principal-Prof. Joseph Y.T. Mugisha. Others included; CAES’ Prof. Phinehas Tukamuhabwa, CEDAT’s Prof. John Baptist Kirabira, Prof. Moses Musinguzi and Dr. Kenneth Ssemwogerere as well as CHS’ Prof. David Serwadda, Prof. Moses Kamya, Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha Kayogoza and Prof. Charles Amnon Sunday Karamagi.
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