The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is excited to announce four (4) PhD Fellowship positions within the prestigious Sewankambo Global Health Security Fellowship Program. This 3-year fellowship aims to cultivate the next generation of leaders in Global Health Security (GHS) across Africa. IDI is a renowned Centre of excellence in infectious disease research, training, and patient care in Africa. Through our fellowship program, we are committed to fostering scientific excellence and leadership in global health security.
Who Are We Looking For?
We seek candidates with a background in clinical, numerical, or biological sciences who are passionate about advancing global health security. Ideal candidates will leverage IDI’s rich resources, including datasets, mentorship, internet access, and state-of-the-art facilities, to engage in practical training and internships. The PhD fellows will be expected to develop PhD proposals with a focus on any one of the following 7 specialized program areas:
Antimicrobial Resistance: Addressing the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance through innovative research and strategies.
Laboratory, Biosafety, and Biosecurity: Enhancing laboratory capacity and implementing robust biosafety and biosecurity measures.
Epidemic Intelligence and Surveillance: Strengthening early detection and response systems for infectious disease outbreaks.
Case Management, Infection Prevention, and Control: Improving clinical management and infection prevention strategies to reduce disease transmission.
Vaccination and Medical Countermeasures: Advancing vaccine development and deployment strategies to combat infectious diseases.
Planetary Health and WASH: Integrating health with environmental stewardship and promoting Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives.
Health Policy, Advocacy, and Economics: Influencing policy decisions and advocating for sustainable health solutions through economic analysis.
Academic Qualification
Masters in Medicine, public health, veterinary, biological, or numerical background
Ability to leverage existing data (quantitative and qualitative) to answer research questions related to their PhD topic
At least two first-author publications
Candidate Eligibility
Minimum qualifications: Applicants should have a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Medicine, public health, veterinary, biological, or numerical background with at least an upper second. Candidates should have their undergraduate and master’s training from a chattered University.
Demonstrated interest in Global Health Security or mathematical modelling.
A viable and innovative research concept in any of the above-mentioned areas.
Ability to leverage existing data (quantitative and qualitative) to answer research questions related to their PhD topic.
Ready to commit as a full-time PhD student.
Application Requirements:
Certified copies of relevant academic documents.
Reference letters from two academic referees. The letter should speak to the candidate’s academic maturity, academic ability, intellectual potential, creativity and originality, scientific writing skills, and interpersonal skills.
Motivation Statement (up to 1000 words)
Research Concept (no more than 2 pages, excluding references)
Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing education, work experience, conference presentations, and publications. Candidates are requested to include in their CV links their previous scientific documents authored, including manuscripts, reports, or grant awards.
The Makerere University Non-Communicable Disease (MAK-NCD) Research Training Program is a research capacity building program based at Makerere University College of Health Sciences with collaboration at John Hopkins University and funded by the United States National Institute of Health-Fogarty International Centre (D43TW011401). The overall goal of this training program is to develop a comprehensive mentored research-training program in Uganda that will build local capacity to address the challenges of NCD control and management and promote the use of research findings to inform decision-making and policy.
PhD Fellowship
The PhD fellowship support is for up to three (3) years (full-time), subject to annual performance reviews and progress milestones. Successful scholars will be registered at Makerere University and may undertake sponsored didactic research methods training at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU), USA, to receive additional skills development and mentorship in NCD research. This call is targeting mainly junior researchers with interest in building an independent research career in noncommunicable diseases research with focus on Epidemiology, Data Science and Implementation Science research to strengthen evidence-based interventions, policy and control in Uganda.
Masters Fellowship
MakNCD is pleased to invite applications for Master’s level training in the following disciplines: Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public Health monitoring and Evaluation. These training opportunities are intended to build a critical mass of professionals equipped with research, leadership, health systems, and management skills relevant to addressing the growing burden of NCDs in low- and middle-income countries.
Application Deadline: 23rd February 2025; Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) is pleased to announce the Certificate Course in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (CWASH) – 2026.
This intensive and practical short course is designed to strengthen the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of professionals involved in the planning, implementation, and management of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services. The programme responds to the growing demand for competent WASH practitioners in local government, non-governmental organisations, and the private sector.
Course Highlights
Duration: 8 weeks (01 June – 24 July 2026)
Mode: Day programme (classroom-based learning and field attachment)
Fees:
UGX 900,000 (Ugandans / East African Community)
USD 500 (International participants)
Application deadline:Friday, 27 March 2026
Who Should Apply?
Practising officers in the WASH sector
Environmental Health workers seeking Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Applicants with at least UACE (or equivalent) and one year of WASH-related work experience
Attached to this announcement, interested persons will find:
The course flier, providing comprehensive programme details, and
The application form, which should be completed and returned to MakSPH together with the required supporting documents.
For full course details, application procedures, and contact information, please carefully review the attached documents. Eligible and interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply before the deadline and take advantage of this opportunity to build practical competence in WASH service delivery.
The Makerere University Retirement Benefits Scheme (MURBS) on Thursday, 8 January 2026 organised a Member Sensitisation Session on “Understanding Identity Shifts; Developing Routines; Sustaining Motivation and Purpose”. The session focused on holistic retirement planning, emphasising that readiness for life after work goes beyond finances to include psychological, emotional, and social well-being across all career stages—from early career to post-retirement.
The session featured a keynote presentation by Professor Seggane Musisi, who highlighted how work-related titles and roles often shape personal identity, and how retirement can trigger a sense of loss if individuals are unprepared to redefine themselves. Members were encouraged to consciously design a post-work identity grounded in values, purpose, and community contribution.
Participants learned practical strategies for:
Preparing early for retirement at different career stages;
Developing healthy, meaningful routines that support mental stability and productivity;
Sustaining motivation and purpose beyond formal employment;
Managing stress, maintaining physical and mental health, and nurturing social connections; and
Balancing family responsibilities with personal well-being.
The discussion also addressed cultural realities of retirement in Uganda, including family expectations, social obligations, and financial pressures. Special attention was given to age-related challenges such as dementia, depression, and chronic illness, underscoring the importance of preventive health care, emotional resilience, and timely professional support.
Overall, the session reinforced the message that retirement is a lifelong transition, not a one-time event. Members were encouraged to plan early, adapt continuously, and intentionally design a fulfilling, purposeful life beyond work—psychologically, socially, and financially.
To view the session, please click the embedded video below. Further below is the presentation.
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