In line with the approved programme for blended teaching & learning for Semester One 2020/2021, on-campus (face-to-face) studies for Year Two & all Non-Finalist Students will conclude on Saturday 24th April 2021 and thereafter this group will continue with online teaching and learning.
The next cohort on-campus (face-to-face) studies is Final Year Students, who are scheduled to begin physical classes from 25th April to 22nd May 2021. All students on health and veterinary sciences programmes, all Architecture and 4th year Agriculture students will continue with physical classes as per the approved staggered plan as shown in the table below.
Please note that the Semester One Examinations will begin with this cohort (Final Year Students) on 24th May to 6th June, 2021.
Period
No. of Weeks
Year One Students
Year Two (& other Non finalist) Students
Final Year Students
All Students on Health & Veterinary Sciences programmes; All Architecture & 4th Years Agriculture
8th – 28th Feb 2021
N/A
On Campus Enrolment, Registration & Orientation (22-27 Feb)
Online Studies
Online Studies
Online Studies
1st – 27th March 2021
4
On Campus
Online Studies
Online Studies
On Campus
28th March – 24th April 2021
4
Online Studies
On Campus
Online Studies
On Campus
25th April – 22nd May 2021
4
Online Studies
Online Studies
On Campus
On Campus
24th May – 5th June 2021
2
Online Studies
Online Studies
Examinations
Examinations
7th to 19th June 2021
2
Examinations
Examinations
Off campus
Off campus
Approved programme for Blended Teaching & Learning Semester One 2020/2021
Dr. Umar Kakumba Deputy Vice Chancellor(Academic Affairs) 19th April 2021
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