The team from the Directorate of Quality Assurance Makerere University concluded three weeks monitoring and evaluation visit to all affiliated institution for Makerere University. Some of institutions assessed were; Makerere University Business School – Main Campus, Makerere University Business School – Mbarara Branch, National Major Seminary – Kinyamasika, National Major Seminary – Katigondo, National Major Seminary – Ggaba, Health Tutors College – Mulago, Uganda Institute of Bankers, Nsamizi Training Institute of Social Development, Sheikh Technical Veterinary School (STVS) – Somaliland, Hospice Uganda, Senior Staff Command College – Kimaka (SSCK), Public Health Nurses College – Kyambogo, Uganda Military Academy – Kabamba (UMAK), National Defence College, Uganda, Senior Staff and Command College – Bwebajja (Police).
The purpose of this monitoring was to investigate:
Acceptability of standards governing the performance operations and conduct of the institutions to the university council of the public university as stipulated in the (The University and Other Tertiary Institutions Act of 2001(amended in 2006) Section 65).
Institutional standards’ conformity to the standards set by National Council for Higher Education.
The status of learning and teaching facilities.
The team concluded their visit with Makerere University Business School – Kampala on 18th June 2023 and some of the findings were the need for:
Inclusion of quality assurance in all aspects of examination processes.
Central marking and moderation of exams.
Curbing examination malpractices by making everyone accountable including the examination invigilators.
Examining the quality of examination paper bags.
Ensuring that most of the Programs are reviewed and accredited by NCHE.
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