Makerere University is currently governed by the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001 (as amended) of the Republic of Uganda. The University is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates to take up the position of Dean of Students.
Salary Scale: M3
Age Limit: 55 years
Application Deadline: 17:00 Hours (5:00PM) EAT on 7th January 2021
Qualifications:
A Master’s degree in Education, Business Administration or Management;
An honors Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Social Sciences or Arts or SWASA or Business Administration.
Reports To:
The Dean of Students reports to the Vice Chancellor
Other Essential Requirements
Leadership and supervisory skills;
Ability to build, lead and work with teams;
Computer literacy;
Interpersonal & communication skills;
Quick judgment and decision making;
Ability to initiate change;
Integrity.
Experience:
Minimum of 12 years relevant working experience at least 3 of which must be at senior managerial level.
Terms Of Employment:
Contract
Tenure:
5 years
Duties/Responsibilities:
The Dean of Students Provides leadership in all matters relating to students’ welfare and discipline.
Organise and control halls of residence and all matters related to accommodation of both resident and non-resident students;
Supervise and appraise staff in the Department;
Enforce rules and regulations of the University and all matters related to students’ discipline;
Establish and monitor channels of communication in regard to student welfare;
Oversee the operations of the students’ guild and offer guidance;
Oversee the organisation and running of sports and games;
Prepare annual budget estimates for submission to the finance committee and account for funds of the unit;
Oversee all matters related to students’ health and discipline;
Oversee the operations of the places of worship;
Any other related duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor.
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