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Mak Position of Director Human Resources

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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 Director Human Resources.

  • Salary Scale: M3
  • Age Limit: 55 years
  • Application Deadline: 17:00 Hours (5:00PM) EAT on 7th January 2021

Qualifications:

  1. A Master’s Degree in Human Resources or MPA (Master’s degree in Public Administration), Master’s degree in Business Administration (Human Resource option) or
    other master’s degree with a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management from a recognized institution;
  2. An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Arts or Social Sciences or Education or other Humanity with a bias in Human Resource Management or Bachelor’s degree in Human
    Resources Management from a recognized Institution;
  3. Membership with HR professional body is an added advantage.

Reports To:

The Director Human Resources reports to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)

Other Essential Requirements

  1. Computer literacy skills;
  2. Excellent analytical ability;
  3. Excellent interpersonal skills;
  4. Very good tactical and strategic planning skills;
  5. Broad knowledge and understanding of Human Resource processes;
  6. Proficient oral and written communication skills;
  7. Team building and conflict management skills;
  8. Good leadership and supervisory skills.

Experience:

A minimum of 12 years relevant working experience 3 of which must have been at level of Manager in a reputable organization.

Terms Of Employment:

Contract

Tenure:

5 years

Duties/Responsibilities:

The Director Human Resources will provide overall management and coordination of the human resource function of the University.

  1. Initiate, develop, implement and review human resource policies and practices in line with the University strategic plan;
  2. Act as a resource to management of HR in the areas of job design, organizational structures and workload distribution;
  3. Develop and monitor HRD annual plan in line with the Human Resources Policies;
  4. Develop work targets for the Human Resource Directorate in line with the Human Resource Policies;
  5. Facilitate the update of HR records, information and knowledge;
  6. Participate in various salary, wage and benefit surveys, publications, training or other means of sharing/networking; determine the optimal application of this new
    information or trends for the University and propose implementation to various stakeholders;
  7. Provide secretariat services to Committees of Council with a Human Resource component;
  8. Mentor and coach Human Resources staff of the University and coordinate training and capacity building activities;
  9. Analyze, develop and recommend sound plans, programs and procedures, in the areas of Human Resource planning, compensation, employee recognition and other
    matters related to employee relations;
  10. Formulate, implement and monitor organizational development and change management systems and strategies in line with the University Strategic plan;
  11. Introduce and implement competence based Human Resource Management systems;
  12. Design and implement performance Management and control systems;
  13. Coordinate and implement the payroll and terminal benefits pay schedules as well as the employee wellness programs;
  14. Establish measure to ensure consistency in various HR practices as it relates to recruitment, compensation, job descriptions, job profiles including demand analysis and
    specifications, organizational structure among other HR related issues;
  15. Perform any other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

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Applications for Admission to Undergraduate Programmes 2026/27

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Students in discussion groups in Freedom Square on 1st April 2026.

UPDATE 25th May 2026

  • Application deadline extended to 28th May 2026.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Ugandan, East African, and international applicants for the undergraduate programmes under the private sponsorship scheme for the 2026/2027 Academic Year for ‘A’ Level Leavers Only.

Each applicant should:

Have the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least five (5) passes, or its equivalent and at least two (2) principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting. For day programmes only candidates who sat A’ Level in 2025, 2024 and 2023 are eligible to apply. For evening, afternoon, and external programmes, a candidate is not restricted on the year of sitting A’ Level. Detailed information on the weighting system can be accessed by following this link.

Other relevant information can be obtained from UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE, LEVEL 3, SENATE BUILDING OR CAN BE found on the University Website https://www.mak.ac.ug. Effective Monday 20th April 2026. 

A non-refundable application fee of shs.50,000/= for Ugandans, East African and S. Sudan applicants or $75 or equivalent for internationals  plus bank charges should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.                                           

 Candidates who hold grades X, Y, Z, 7 and 9 of ‘O’Level results should not apply because they are not eligible for admission. Below are the availble courses including respective fees structure.

How to submit your application                                            

  1. Applicants should access the Institution’s Admissions URL https://apply.mak.ac.ug/
  2. Sign up by clicking on the REGISTER NOW. Use your full name, e-mail and Mobile No.  Please note that your name must be similar to the one on your supporting academic documents for your application to be considered valid.
  3. A password will be sent to you on your mobile phone and email.                                      
  4. The system will prompt you to change the password to the one you can easily remember.
  5. To fill an application form, click on the APPLY NOW button displayed on the appropriate running scheme.                                              
  6. Obtain a payment reference number by clicking on “Pay for Form” Button
  7. Make a payment at any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority                                            

MOBILE MONEY PAYMENT STEPS:                                                 

  1. Dial *272*6# on either MTN or Airtel                                                             
  2. Select option 3-Admission                                                     
  3. Select option 3-Pay Fees
  4. Enter reference number obtained from Application portal 
  5. Details of Application form will be confirmed                                                              
  6. Enter PIN to confirm payment                                                            

The closing date for receiving applications shall be 28th May 2026.

WARNING:                                                             

  1. Applicants are strongly warned against presenting forged or other people’s academic documents to support their applications for admission.  The consequences, if discovered, are very grave indeed.
  2. Do not buy any other documents not originating from the Academic Registrar’s Office.  Those who buy them do so at their own risk. 
  3. The Academic Registrar has not appointed any agent to act on his behalf to solicit for additional funds other than the application fee stated above.    
  4. Applicants are advised to use the right programme names and codes. the university will not be responsible for any wrong information entered in the system by applicants.                                               

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Admission List for Bachelor of Laws under Government Sponsorship 2026/27

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The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists for students admitted to the Bachelor of Laws under Government Sponsorship for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

Please note that the list below contains those who were admitted under the Direct (A’ Level Leavers), Diploma, and Mature Age Entry Schemes.

The admission list is shown below:

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Pre-entry Examination Results for Admission to Bachelor of Laws 2026/2027

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Admission List to Bachelor of Education External (BED) 2026/27 -Government Sponsorship

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Graduands from College of Education and External Studies (CEES) at the 73rd Graduation on Tuesday 14th February 2023, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released the admission list of Diploma holders provisionally admitted to Bachelor of Education (EXTERNAL) programme under Private Sponsorship for the Academic Year 2026/2027 pending verification of their academic documents by the awarding institutions.

The List can be accessed by following the link below:

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