Evelyn Bakengesa is an academic administrator and communications professional at Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS), with experience in medical education, student support, research administration, and international programme coordination. In her role, she supports student welfare and academic success through the coordination of student-centred programmes, academic activities, and administrative services. She works closely with students, faculty, and institutional leadership to enhance the learning environment and promote a positive student experience.

She also serves as an administrator for the Improving Health Professional Education and Capacity in Experimental Epidemiology (NORPART 2021/10358) project, a collaborative partnership between the University of Bergen, Norway, and Makerere University College of Health Sciences. In this role, she coordinates project activities, facilitates communication among partners, supports programme implementation and reporting, and contributes to the successful delivery of educational exchanges, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives. The project focuses on strengthening health professional education through innovative training approaches, international academic collaboration, and the development of collaborative learning opportunities for students and faculty.

Evelyn is actively involved in research administration and the coordination of international collaborative projects, supporting grant-funded programmes and partnerships between Makerere University and institutions worldwide. Her work encompasses project administration, stakeholder engagement, coordination of research and training activities, management of project communications and reporting, and strategic communication. Through these roles, she contributes to strengthening institutional capacity, advancing health professions education, and fostering excellence in education, research, and international collaboration.

Evelyn contributes to the planning and implementation of health professions education initiatives, faculty development programmes, and curriculum-related activities aimed at strengthening the training of health professionals. Her interests include medical education, student engagement, mentorship, and capacity building within higher education institutions.