Makerere University is inviting nominations for the new Chancellor. The Chancellor is the titular head of the University. He or she presides over all ceremonial assemblies of the University.

The Chancellor also confers degrees and other academic titles and distinctions of the University. The new Chancellor will replace Dr Ezra Suruma, 80, whose two terms are coming to an end. Dr Suruma was appointed to the position in 2016.

Makerere University said the person to become the next Chancellor should a Ugandan between the age of 55 and 75. That person should have at least a bachelor’s degree from a recognized higher institution of learning and of high integrity and with good public relations.

That person should not be a serving Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, or staff of any academic institution and not a registered student in Uganda.

“The position does not attract a salary,” Makerere University said, adding “However, the successful candidate will be facilitated whenever he/she attends to official duties and is entitled to a retainer allowance at a rate approved by the University Council.”

Interested persons, Makerere said, should submit a nomination letter with a detailed justification for the nomination, a written consent/letter of no objection to the nomination signed by the nominee, curriculum vitae of the nominee, copies of relevant academic credentials and names and full addresses of three referees.

The deadline for submission of nominations is 11th January 2024 at 5:00 p.m. East African Time.