Job Overview
Makerere University, Uganda’s oldest and most prestigious university, has announced a major recruitment drive for academic, administrative, and support staff positions across its colleges and directorates. The external advertisement — published on 20 April 2026 by the Directorate of Human Resources — covers over 100 vacancies spanning lecturers, assistant lecturers, technicians, clinical officers, IT officers, and general support roles.
All applications must be submitted electronically through the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System (eHRMS) before the closing date of 4 May 2026 at 17:00 Hours East Africa Time.
About the Recruitment
This advertisement targets both Ugandan nationals and suitably qualified international candidates. Positions are distributed across ten colleges and six administrative directorates, making it one of the most comprehensive staff recruitment exercises the university has undertaken in recent years.
The university is an equal opportunities employer. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Available Positions by College and Unit
1. College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS)
- Lecturer — Journalism and Communication (Re-advertised)
- Assistant Lecturer — Journalism and Communication
- Lecturer — Mental Health and Community Psychology
- Assistant Lecturer — Mental Health and Community Psychology (Re-advertised, 3 positions)
- Lecturer — Music, Performing Arts and Film (Re-advertised)
- Assistant Lecturer — Music (Re-advertised)
- Lecturer — Drama (2 positions)
- Lecturer — Educational, Social and Organizational Psychology (2 positions)
- Senior Research Fellow — Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) (Re-advertised)
- Assistant Lecturer — Chinese, European and Oriental Languages (Re-advertised)
- Assistant Lecturer — French, European and Oriental Languages (Re-advertised)
- Lecturer — Sociology and Anthropology
- Lecturer — Literature
- Assistant Lecturer — Literature
- Lecturer — Philosophy
- Lecturer — Linguistics, English Language Studies and Communication Skills
- Assistant Lecturer — Development Studies (2 positions)
- Lecturer — School of Women and Gender Studies (Re-advertised)
- Assistant Lecturer — School of Women and Gender Studies (Re-advertised)
- Assistant Lecturer — African Languages (Re-advertised, 2 positions)
- Lecturer — Political Science and Public Administration
2. College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT)
- Lecturer — Civil and Environmental Engineering (Re-advertised)
- Assistant Lecturer — Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Assistant Lecturer — Geomatics and Land Management (2 positions)
- Technician — Geomatics and Land Management
- Lecturer — Architecture and Physical Planning (2 positions)
- Assistant Technician — Architecture and Physical Planning
- Technician — Mechanical Engineering (2 positions)
- Technician — Industrial Art and Applied Design
3. College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS)
- Lecturer — Biochemistry and Sports Science
- Assistant Lecturer — Biochemistry and Sports Science (2 positions)
- Assistant Technician — Biochemistry and Sports Science (2 positions)
- Laboratory Attendant — Biochemistry and Sports Science (2 positions)
- Lecturer — Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences (Re-advertised)
- Assistant Lecturer — Physics
- Technician — Physics
- Assistant Lecturer — Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Technician — Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology
4. College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES)
- Lecturer — Forestry, Biodiversity and Tourism (4 positions)
- Assistant Lecturer — Forestry, Biodiversity and Tourism (Re-advertised, 3 positions)
- Technician — Forestry, Biodiversity and Tourism (3 positions)
- Laboratory Attendant — Forestry, Biodiversity and Tourism
- Lecturer — Geography, GeoInformatics and Climatic Sciences
- Assistant Lecturer — Geography, GeoInformatics and Climatic Sciences
- Lecturer — Agricultural Production (2 positions)
- Technician — Environmental Management (Re-advertised)
- Assistant Lecturer — Extension and Innovation Studies
- Assistant Technician — Extension and Innovation Studies
5. College of Education and External Studies (CEES)
- Assistant Lecturer — Foundations and Curriculum Studies (2 positions)
- Assistant Technician — Science, Technical and Vocational Education
- Lecturer — Adult and Community Education
6. College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS)
- Lecturer — Accounting and Finance
- Assistant Lecturer — Accounting and Finance
- Assistant Lecturer — Accounting and Finance, Jinja Campus (2 positions)
- Lecturer — Planning and Applied Statistics
- Lecturer — Policy and Development Economics
- Assistant Lecturer — Marketing and Management (2 positions)
7. College of Health Sciences (CHS)
- Speech Therapist — Office of the Principal (Re-advertised)
- Assistant Lecturer — Dentistry (Re-advertised, 2 positions)
- Dental Technologist — Dentistry (Re-advertised, 3 positions)
- Lecturer — Psychiatry
- Assistant Lecturer — Psychiatry
- Assistant Lecturer — Ear, Nose and Throat (Re-advertised)
- Assistant Lecturer — Allied Health Sciences (Re-advertised, 2 positions)
- Lecturer — Health Policy, Planning and Management
- Lecturer — Medical Biochemistry (Re-advertised)
- Assistant Lecturer — Surgery (Re-advertised, 2 positions)
- Technician — Medical Microbiology
- Assistant Lecturer — Pathology (3 positions)
- Lecturer — Nursing
- Lecturer — Physiology
- Assistant Lecturer — Physiology
- Technician — Physiology
- Lecturer — Immunology and Molecular Biology
- Lecturer — Child Health and Development Centre
- Assistant Lecturer — Child Health and Development Centre
- Assistant Lecturer — Family Medicine
8. College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB)
- Lecturer — Livestock and Industrial Resources
- Assistant Lecturer — Livestock and Industrial Resources
- Technician — Biomolecular Resources and Biolab Sciences (2 positions)
- Principal Technician — Veterinary Pharmacy, Clinical and Comparative Medicine
- Assistant Technician — Veterinary Pharmacy, Clinical and Comparative Medicine
- Assistant Lecturer — Wildlife and Aquatic Animal Resources
- Assistant Lecturer — Biotechnical and Diagnostic Sciences
- Clinical Officer — Office of the Principal
9. College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS)
- Lecturer — Computer Science
- Lecturer — Library and Information Science
- Lecturer — Information Systems
- Lecturer — Information Systems, Jinja Campus (Re-advertised)
- Lecturer — Records and Archives Management (Re-advertised)
10. School of Law (SoL)
- Lecturer — Human Rights and Peace Center
- Assistant Lecturer — Human Rights and Peace Center
- Assistant Lecturer — Public and Comparative Law
- Lecturer — Law and Jurisprudence
- Lecturer — Commercial Law
11. Administrative and Support Units
- Directorate of Human Resources: Human Resource Officer; Records Assistant
- Estates and Works: Tractor Driver — CAES (Re-advertised); Bus Driver (Re-advertised, 3 positions)
- Academic Registrar: Assistant Academic Registrar
- Makerere University Health Services: Radiographer (Re-advertised); Dental Surgeon (Re-advertised, 2 positions); Health Inspector (Re-advertised); Dental Lab Technologist (Re-advertised); Speech and Language Therapist (Re-advertised)
- Directorate of Graduate Research and Training: Publications Officer/Editor (Re-advertised)
- Directorate of ICT and Support (DICTS): IT Officer — Systems (Re-advertised); IT Officer — Security (Re-advertised)
- Dean of Students: Swimming Pool Attendant (Re-advertised)
- University Library: Library Attendant (27 positions)
Eligibility and Key Requirements
- Age limit for Assistant Lecturers: Applicants must not exceed 40 years of age at the time of application.
- CGPA requirement for Assistant Lecturers: A minimum CGPA of 4.0 and above is required, except for applicants in the Departments of Ear, Nose and Throat; Allied Health; and Medical Pathology, who require a CGPA of 3.60 and above.
- Age limit for all other positions: Applicants must not exceed 55 years of age at the time of application.
- Thesis requirement: Applicants for academic positions are required to attach their PhD or Masters thesis.
- Professional registration: Where registration certificates with the relevant professional body and valid practicing licenses are required, they must be attached to the application.
- Recognised institutions only: All academic qualifications must be from recognised academic institutions.
Required Application Documents
All applications are submitted electronically via the eHRMS portal. You will need to attach the following:
- An application letter clearly stating the job applied for, duly signed by the applicant.
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) listing 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.
- PhD or Masters thesis (for academic positions).
- Professional registration certificate and valid practicing license (where applicable).
How to Apply
- Visit the Makerere University eHRMS Recruitment Portal: ehrms.mak.ac.ug/recruitment/jobs
- Create an account or log in to your existing profile.
- Search and select the position(s) you wish to apply for.
- Complete the online application form and upload all required documents.
- Submit your application before the closing deadline. No hard-copy or email applications will be accepted.
The application should be addressed to:
The Chief Human Resource Officer
Makerere University
P.O. Box 7062
Kampala, Uganda
Email: employdiv@mak.ac.ug
Tel: +256-414-540632
Application Deadline
⏰ Closing Date: Monday, 4 May 2026 — 17:00 Hours EAT (East Africa Time)
Late applications will not be considered. Candidates are advised to submit well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical difficulties on the portal.
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For detailed job profiles, minimum qualifications per position, and salary scales, visit the portal link below, Makerere University is an equal opportunities employer. Women and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.