The Human Resources Department was established in 2005 as a result of a restructuring exercise that recommended an integrated and dynamic human resources system in the University. The department is headed by a Director, Mr Sabastian M. Ngobi who reports to the Deputy Vice Chancellor-Finance and Administration. Click historical background of the department for more on the history of the department

The MANDATE of the Department is Management and development of the Human Resources of Makerere University.

The VISION is To be the provider of excellent Human Resource service at Makerere.