Prof John Francis Mugisha is the 4th Vice-Chancellor of Bishop Stuart University and a professor of Public Health with special interest and training in Health Planning and Management.
University Vice-Chancellor
Portfolio
The Vice-Chancellor of Bishop Stuart University is the chief academic, financial, administrative officer and an accounting officer of the University appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the University Council to serve for a period of five (5) years and is eligible for re-appointment for another term based on performance, on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the University Council.
(FAIPH, FUNAS)
Professor of Public Health and 4th Vice-Chancellor of Bishop Stuart University.
Prof. John F. Mugisha (PhD) is the current and 4th Vice-Chancellor of Bishop Stuart University (1st July 2024 to date) and a Professor of Public Health with a special interest and training in Health Planning and Management. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Health Planning and Management, from Keele University (England), a Masters Degree in Health Services Management, from Uganda Martyrs University, an Advanced Diploma in Health Services Management (MIPH/MoH) and a Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences from Makerere University (Uganda).
Before joining Bishop Stuart University, Prof. John Mugisha was, until June 2024, the Vice-Chancellor of Cavendish University Uganda, which he joined in 2016 from Uganda Martyrs University where he had served as Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences for six years. His experience in Higher Education spans over 20 years in which he has provided academic leadership, conducted research, published widely and developed curricula for programmes in Public Health and Health Services Management. Full profile
- Board of Trustees (Secretary)
- University Council (Member)
- University Senate (Chairperson)
- University Senior Management (Chairperson)
Departments and individuals reporting to the Vice-Chancellor’s Office
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor
- University Secretary
- Academic Registrar
- Finance Officer
- Director Quality Assurance
- Public Relations Office
- internal Auditor
Vice-Chancellor
Bishop Stuart University,
Block A, Level 1,
P.O. Box 09 Mbarara, Uganda.
Email: vc@bsu.ac.ug
Tel: 048 5442 2970
Mob: +256 772 648223
Senior Administrative Officer – Mr. Ezra Abaasa Kyakagweza
Bishop Stuart University,
Block A, Level 1,
P.O. Box 09 Mbarara, Uganda.
Email: ekyakagweza@bsu.ac.ug
Mob: +256 700 352938
Mob:+256 782 573556
Public Relations Office
Bishop Stuart University,
Block A, Level 1,
P.O. Box 09 Mbarara, Uganda.
Email: pro@bsu.ac.ug | info@bsu.ac.ug
Mob: +256 772 427719
Mob: +256 702 427719
Mob: +256 706 187400
Mob: +256 775 314363
Abaasa Ezra Kyakagweza
Abaasa Ezra Kyakagweza serves as a Senior Administrative Officer/Personal Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor at Bishop Stuart University. He holds a Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management) from Mountains of the Moon University, a Professional Certificate in Child Protection Training obtained from Makerere University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Makerere University.
Former Vice-Chancellors
Assoc. Prof. Atukunda Gershom (Ph.D.)- Ag. Vice-Chancellor (23rd February 2023 to 1st July 2024)
Prof. Maud Kamatenesi Mugisha - 3rd Vice-Chancellor (1st May 2014 - 23rd February 2023)
Rev. Dr. Solomon B. Nkesiiga Basabose (RIP) - Ag. Vice-Chancellor (October 1, 2012)
Prof. Jossy R. Bibangambah - 2nd Vice-Chancellor (November 2005-2014)
Prof. Enoka Rukare 1st Vice-Chancellor (2002-2004)
