The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) gets acquainted with Virtual Reality (VR) in the African Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics (ACE), Uganda during the IDI AGM on 15th March 2021, Makerere University.
The African Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Data-intensive Sciences(ACE), Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic recent graduate to join us as an administrative assistant. This graduate trainee position offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to kickstart their career in science administration. The role at the ACE requires an individual with strong communication skills and a keen ability to leverage technology effectively. The ideal candidate should possess a background in either technology/science or journalism/communication, with an intention to pursue a science administration career. The incumbent will work both independently and collaboratively to support various functions within the ACE. Key responsibilities include coordinating student activities, assisting with event planning and communications, managing social media platforms, and providing general administrative support.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinating MSC/PhD Bioinformatics students and Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Immunology and Molecular Biology department.
Work together with the administrative officer to organize meetings and events at ACE
Work together with administrative officer in preparing ACE project powerpoint presentations, newsletters, ACE one-pagers
Maintaining and updating ACE social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter) and website
Writing meeting minutes
Provide general support to visitors
Support and coordinate grant writing teams
Any other duties assigned by Center Director and Deputy Director
Person Specification
Should be a recent graduate between 2023 and 2024
Possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written to communicate with ACE collaborators, fellow employees, interns and other stakeholders
Being proficient in using technology e.g MS Office suite (MS word, powerpoint, excel) social media platforms, Artificial Intelligence assistants, collaborative platforms
Personal initiative
Having the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Having a willingness to learn
Good planning skills
More details
Job Code: ACE001 No of Positions: 1 Station: Kampala Classification: Intern Duration: 12 Months Reports to: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Posted Date: 2024-02-27 17:25:29.000 Closing Date: 2024-04-07 23:59:00.000
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Makerere University and DFCU Bank have today signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster innovation, student leadership, research and community impact initiatives.
The collaboration which will see the equipping of the Disability Support center for students living with disabilities through the MAK run and more leadership trainings for students will begin this July.
“The MoU will strengthen research collaborations across sectors like agriculture and health and it will also support the Mutebile Centre to assist private sector growth, which is crucial in lifting Africa out of poverty,” said Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, the Vice Chancellor.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (R) flanked by Mr. Charles Mudiwa (L) makes his remarks at the MoU signing ceremony.
Speaking during the event, Mr. Charles M. Mudiwa, the DFCU Bank Chief Executive Officer, welcomed the move, noting its alignment with the bank’s mission to transform lives and support national development through four pillars: funding, financial inclusion, enterprise development, and vocational education.
“This MoU crowns years of effort and shared intent between our institutions,” he stated. Mr. Mudiwa highlighted the bank’s commitment to skilling youth through internships, curriculum development, and support for innovation hubs and centres of excellence at the university. “We consume the graduates of Makerere. In our most recent graduate intake of 87, 60% were Makerere alumni. The bank allocates around 30 internship positions annually to equip young people with the skills necessary for future roles within the institution,” Mr. Mudiwa, noted.
Representing the student body, Guild President His Excellency, Sentamu Churchill James, commended the partnership as a timely intervention that will empower youth, support SMEs, and expand internship and leadership development opportunities.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd L) presents a framed portrait of the Main Building to Mr. Charles Mudiwa (C) as L-R: University Secretary-Mr. Yusuf Kiranda, 91st Guild President-H.E. Ssentamu Churchill James and Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance and Administration)-Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta witness.
“Students are the heartbeat of the university. This collaboration will empower youth and strengthen their role in national development,” His Excellency Ssentamu, said.
About MAK RUN 2025
The Makerere Run 2025 (#MakRun2025), hosted by the Makerere University Endowment Fund (MAKEF) on 17th August 2025, returns for its fifth edition as Kampala’s premier charity marathon, uniting 8,000+ runners—students, alumni, corporate teams, and elite athletes—to tackle the city’s iconic hills under the theme “Run the Hills for the Future.” This landmark event combines competitive racing with transformative impact, channeling proceeds to strengthen Makerere University’s community programs while offering unmatched branding opportunities for partners through Kampala’s largest university-led sporting spectacle.
The Mak Run, scheduled this year for August 17th, is a flagship initiative that mobilizes students, staff, alumni, and partners to raise funds for projects such as the Disability Support Unit and the Student Centre.