HE CARETH FOR YOU: MAKERERE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL SHOULD DO THINGS RIGHT.

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL SHOULD DO THINGS RIGHT.

We are having problems in this country Uganda partly because some people break the rules. According to a previous advertisement for the position of Vice Chancellor, it is clearly stipulated that the candidate should be 40 - 60 years of age. There is no way the University Council can overlook that requirement and instead they resolve to re - knew the contract of Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe however much he may have excelled in his 5 year term. Available information indicates that Nawangwe was born in January 1956. As of now, he is 66 years and CANNOT qualify to be appointed Vice Chancellor when he exceeds the required age.

In 2020, the whole world was shocked when the Ivory Tower was burnt. This building was completed in 1941, and during Nawangwe’s time, Government has had to raise shs 21bn to have it reconstructed, and at the pick of the celebrations for Makerere University Centenary, there will be no Main building.

More often than not, investigations in Uganda for such fires remain in speculation. The people who set such fires may at times be induced by the failures in administration in some areas. In order to rule out the possibility of some people reacting which could involve the burning of another building, the correct thing to do is to show Nawangwe the exit and give chance for the selection of a candidate in line with the existing guidelines.

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO COUNCIL ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF VICE CHANCELLOR.

Makerere University Council invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans for the post of Vice Chancellor aged between 40 – 60 years.

Makerere University as an institution was established in 1922 and is governed by the University Council in accordance with the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001 (as amended).

The University currently has an enrolment of 47,000 students under a collegiate system.

The Vice Chancellor is the Chief Executive of the University, responsible for the academic, administrative and financial management of the University and is answerable to the University Council.

Qualifications & Attributes of the Vice Chancellor:

The desirable candidate should have a PhD/academic doctorate or master degree in clinical disciplines at the rank of Associate Professor with academic, administrative and financial competencies.

Remuneration

An attractive package including housing, chauffeur driven car, medical care for self and the immediate family and other benefits in accordance with the University Terms of Service.