As research systems in Africa develop there will be a need for research management. In many countries, people with doctoral degree qualifications choose to go into research management. Their experience and perspective as researchers with a doctoral degree qualification are invaluable to universities and research institutions to build research supportive environments. We want to create an environment for PhD graduates who want to work in their fields of study and who want to use their research background to extend the field to flourish in research management positions.
This Call for Expression of Interest is the first preliminary phase towards applying for the unique research capacity strengthening post-doctoral position at a Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) Non-African partner institution.
We are offering:
A 2-year post-doctoral position based at one of the CARTA non-African partner universities. The post-doctoral position will be split between research and research capacity strengthening management.
Minimum eligibility criteria:
A PhD degree in public and population health-related disciplines
An Early Career Researcher (ECR) from an African or Non-African institution
A strong research output record
Interest in research management and/or research capacity strengthening initiatives
Expression of Interest:
This is a pre-application phase after which an invitation to apply for the post-doctoral position will be offered. You are required to submit:
An Expression of Interest (EoI) letter of not more than 1000 words that demonstrates:
Why you are interested in this post;
The research you want to complete while on the post-doctoral fellowship or the area of work you wish to join at the host institution, explaining the skills you will bring to the group that you will be a part of; and
A description of your management skills.
Your curriculum vitae;
An indication that you will get a leave of absence so that you can return to your employment after your post-doc.
Kindly submit your Expression of Interest letter, with the above supportive documents, to the CARTA Secretariat by August 30, 2021, using the email address – carta[at]aphrc.org.
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