The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe addresses stakeholders who took part in the ASTUS meeting held on 24th September 2020 in the Multimedia Studio, CTF1, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
This report highlights the eLearning needs assessment that was carried out by RUFORUM Secretariat for the purposes of the proposed RUFORUM-BADEA project. This needs assessment has been carried out with inputs from various stakeholders from across Africa. Stakeholder’s Online Meetings and workshops were held to solicit input, which has formed part of the content of this Assessment report.
The preliminary needs contained in this report have been derived from ICT capacity study (ICT gap analysis) and the principal research instrument used for the study was an online survey questionnaire, which was distributed to all member institutions. The initial survey received a low response (19 out of 105 institutions) but this was supplemented by a website scan across 129 institutions. RUFORUM Secretariat conducted this ICT capacity study in order to document status of ICT development within the RUFORUM member institutions and provide recommendations for knowledge sharing and targeted interventions. The study was designed to explore ICT capacity gaps and assess the needs of RUFORUM network. The report presents analysis of the results of the study and highlights the ICT gaps within the RUFORUM Network. It complements initiatives designed to guide the Secretariat and the institutions on effective planning for ICT investment and use.
Apart from the above mentioned ICT capacity study, other assessment methods employed by RUFORUM were direct observation of focus area, review of relevant studies already performed as well as published materials and expert opinions from RUFORUM webinar 11 titled “African Universities in post COVID-19: Assessing the Opportunities and Challenges of Online Learning” (Synthesis report).
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