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Call For Applications: HEST University Graduate Internship Programme

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Makerere University College of Health Science, School of Public Health (MakSPH) and College of Business and Management, School of Statistics and Planning (MakSSP) with funding from the Impact Evaluation for Evidence Based Decisions (IEED) project invite suitable candidates to apply for the HEST University graduate internship programme.

About the program

The HEST Graduate Internship Programme is designed to empower recent bachelors degree graduates with practical skills and hands-on experience in their respective fields. By participating in this programme, you will have the opportunity to work with selected partner industries, receive guidance from experienced mentors, and engage in meaningful projects that will enhance your career prospects.

Eligibility Criteria

We are looking for exceptional candidates who meet the following criteria:

  • Academic Status: Awaiting graduation or in their final semester from Makerere University (MAK), Makerere University Business School (MUBS), and Kyambogo University (KYU).
  • Academic Performance: Participants should be under normal academic progress, as indicated by their most recent results.

Please Note:

We will not consider applicants who fall into the following categories:

  • Students who are currently employed.
  • Masters degree graduates.
  • Bachelors students who graduated more that 2 years ago

Application Procedure

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete and submit an online application via the link below.

URL: https://t.ly/DlRjW

Inquiries & Assistance

For any inquiries or assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to the following individuals at your respective university:

Contacts of university focal persons

Makerere University
Dr. Christine Amiito
amitoxtine@gmail.com
0771-321-384

Kyambogo University
Ms. Nandugwa Harriet
hnandugwa@kyu.ac.ug
0786-030-640

Makerere University Business School (MUBS)
Ms. Christine Nantambi
cnantambi@mubs.ac.ug
0772-654-454/-0703-878-277

Contacts of IEED Project Team

Ms. Afazali Zabibu, HEST Study Coordinator
Makerere University, School of Statistics & Planning (MakSSP)
zabibu.afazali@gmail.com
+256 779 912 365/+256-705 587 072

Mary Kaakyo, IEED project Coordinator
Makerere University, School of Public Health (MakSPH)
mkaakyo@musph.ac.ug
+256-706 960 075/+256 7859 322 148

Deadline: 20th October 2023.

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Diploma Holders Admission Lists under Government Sponsorship for 2026/2027 AY

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Diploma holders admitted under the Government Sponsorship Scheme for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

Under the Diploma Holders Government Sponsorship Scheme admission does not exceed 5% of the intake capacity to the respective Degree Programme.

The list can be accessed by following the link below:

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National Merit Scholarship Undergraduate Admission List 2026/2027

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University Road. Photo taken on 1st April 2026.

The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists for Government sponsored students for the Academic Year 2025/2026. The Office has also released Cut Off Points for Government Admissions.

Below are lists of candidates admitted to the respective courses tenable at Makerere University and Makerere University Business School:

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Makerere University Inaugurates 2nd Health User Committee

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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) with L-R: Ms. Kevin Nabiryo, Mr. Godfrey Othieno, Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, Dr. Daniel Ruhweza, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa and Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha after the inauguration on 20th April 2026. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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.

Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.
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.

Related article: https://news.mak.ac.ug/2025/12/three-years-of-impact-makerere-university-health-user-committee-presents-status-report/

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