Faculty of Health Sciences

It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I welcome you to the Faculty of Health Sciences at Mountains of the Moon University. As the Dean, I am honored to lead a faculty that is deeply committed to shaping the future of healthcare through education, research, and service.

Our faculty is built on a foundation of excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. We strive to create an environment where students can thrive academically and professionally, while also developing a strong sense of social responsibility. Whether you are pursuing a degree in Public Health or Nursing and Midwifery, you are joining a community that values collaboration, integrity, and the pursuit of knowledge.

The health challenges of our time require innovative solutions and dedicated professionals. At the Faculty of Health Sciences, we are preparing the next generation of leaders who will make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond. I invite you to explore our programs, engage with our faculty, and become part of our mission to improve health outcomes for all.

Together, let us work towards a healthier, more equitable world.

Postgraduate Programmes

Programme Name Code Duration Study Time
Master of Public HealthMPH2 YearsBlended

Undergraduate Programmes

Programme Name Code Duration Study Time
Bachelor of Nursing Science (Direct)BNSD4 YearsFulltime
Bachelor of Environmental Health SciencesBEHS3 YearsFulltime
Bachelor of Midwifery Science (Extension)BMSE3 YearsFulltime
Bachelor of Nursing Science (Extension)BNSE3 YearsFulltime
Bachelor of Science in Public Health (Direct)BSPH3 YearsFulltime
Bachelor of Science in Public Health (Distance)BSPH3 YearsFulltime

Staff Members

Names Position Qualification
John RubaihayoJohn RubaihayoProfessorPhD; MPH; MSc; DLSHTM; BSc; Cert Adv Stat methods in Epid (London); Cert Adv Epid (Germany)
Emmanuel KimeraEmmanuel KimeraSenior LecturerPhD (VUB); MPH (MUK); BSc.EDU (MUK)
Pardon AkugizibwePardon AkugizibweLecturerPhDc PH (NU), MPH (CIU), MA Mgt (KYU), BSc (MAK)
Zziwa SwaibuZziwa SwaibuLecturerPhD Public Health(Mak), MPH (Mak), BEHS (Mak)
Tony MugisaTony MugisaLecturer• Over 19 years of progressive experience in public health practice, clinical care, teaching, research, leadership development, and community engagement in Uganda. • Currently pursuing a PhD in Public Health (third-year candidate, coursework completed, research proposal approved, data collection ongoing) at Kampala International University – Western Campus. • Holds a Master of Public Health (2013) and First-Class Honours Bachelor of Science in Public Health (2010) from Mountains of the Moon University, plus a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health (2003). • Experienced lecturer and curriculum developer at Mountains of the Moon University (since 2011), delivering postgraduate and undergraduate modules in primary health care, sexual & reproductive health, demography, public health nutrition, leadership, biostatistics, epidemiology, and related subjects with strong student success rates. • Proven researcher with completed and ongoing studies on HPV vaccine uptake, plant-based mosquito repellents, malaria prevention and epidemics, antiretroviral retention, health worker performance management, waste management, immunization, teenage pregnancy, and related public health topics. • National trainer and mentor in Human Resources for Health (HRH) performance management and leadership & governance; supported development and nationwide cascading of key Ministry of Health manuals and Caring Together modules; mentored hundreds of health workers and facility managers across multiple districts. • Former Senior Clinical Officer, Health Centre In-Charge, Human Resource for Health Focal Person, and Malaria Focal Person with demonstrated success in patient care (thousands of cases managed), facility management, quality improvement, staffing optimization, and district-level performance gains. • Strong skills in facilitation, public speaking, community placement coordination, data analysis (Stata, SPSS, Epi-Info, QGIS), Microsoft Office Suite, and multilingual communication (English, Runyakitara, Luganda, Swahili).
Masereka Enos MirembeMasereka Enos MirembeLecturerBNS (MUST), MNS (MAK), MPH (UMU)
Daniel TugumeDaniel TugumeLecturer
David Friday ApuulisonDavid Friday ApuulisonLecturer
Edson KatsomyoEdson KatsomyoLecturerMNS(MUST), BNS (MUST), PGDME (MAK), PGDHSM (UIAHSM- Mulago).
Linda Grace AlanyoLinda Grace AlanyoLecturerDCN, BScN, MNSc. (MUK), Doctoral Researcher (VUB)
Maureen AndindaMaureen AndindaAssistant LecturerPhD Candidate-MUST, MPH-MUST, BSc.EDU-MUST
Kenyonyozi RubagumyaKenyonyozi RubagumyaAssistant LecturerBSN; MPH (MMU)
Brenda NabawanukaBrenda NabawanukaAssistant LecturerBSN,MSN-MWH, SWS fellow
Maxwel Dancan OkukuMaxwel Dancan OkukuAssistant LecturerMmed surgery (KIU); MBChB(Gulu)
Robert KamukamaRobert KamukamaAssistant Lecturer
Antony IkirizaAntony IkirizaAssistant LecturerPhD in Public Health (C), KIU, MPH-Epi&Bio, MMU, BSc.PH, MMU
Conrad LubwamaConrad LubwamaAssistant LecturerMBChB (MUST); MSc. Physiology (MUST)
Moses AsiimweMoses AsiimweTeaching AssistantBNS, MPH, MSc. Microbiology
Pauline IrumbaPauline IrumbaTeaching Assistant
Charles RugumayoCharles RugumayoTeaching AssistantMSc.HPE(MAK), BME(MAK), DCN(MASAKA) and Phd ME student(MOI U)
Tom BusoboziTom BusoboziAdministrative Secretary
John Paul AmanyaJohn Paul AmanyaTechnicianBBLT(MAK)
Juliet KwiyocwinyJuliet KwiyocwinyTechnician