New Students
Welcome to the great School of Hygiene-Mbale (SoHM)! This information is meant to provide you with basic facts about SoHM. Additional information can be found in the Admission Letter and/or the School Rules and Regulations, copies of which are provided here in the website as downloads. They can also be obtained from:
- SoHM Inquiries' office (Reception)
- Academic Registrar's Office
- Warden's Office
Top Reasons to Study at SoHM
Hub for Preventive Medicine
SoHM is driven by the Motto: "For Health Promotion" to produce the next generation Preventive Health Workers who are able to deliver the promise of a better health community.
Academic Niche
SoHM has a cool and serene environment located on a hill and surrounded by natural vegetation.
Centre of Excellence
SoHM aims to train future successful, health and lifelong leaders in health.
Multicultural Diversity
Our trainees come from diverse social cultural backgrounds across the country and the East African region.
Recognized Leader in Environmental Health
Our former trainees are employed at all levels of government in Public Service and local, national and international organisations.
Life at SoHM
Entertainment
The Guild Entertainment and Culture Ministry provides various entertainment facilities and activities:
- DSTV premier package with all channels
- Music and cultural events
- Drama and performances
- Movie screenings
Games & Sports
Outdoor Sports
- Football
- Volleyball
- Netball
- Cricket
- Athletics & Track Events
Indoor Games
- Badminton
- Chess
- Draughts
- Mweso
- Solitaire
Extra-Curricular
Engage in various activities to enhance your student experience:
- Student clubs and societies
- Community outreach programs
- Leadership opportunities
- Cultural events and festivals
Guild Council
Meet our dedicated Guild Council members who represent and serve the student body at School of Hygiene-Mbale.
Guild Council 2024/2025
"United in Service, Leading with Purpose"
Guild President
[Name]
"Leading with dedication and purpose"
Vice President
[Name]
"Supporting student success"
Prime Minister
[Name]
"Coordinating for excellence"
Minister of Health
[Name]
"Promoting student wellbeing"
Minister of Sports
[Name]
"Championing active lifestyles"
Minister of Information
[Name]
"Keeping students informed"
Campus Life
Administrative Structures
The School is headed by the Principal and assisted by the Deputy Principal.
SoHM is driven by team spirit, and the following officers are always available to help the students at any time:
- Academic Registrar - For admission, registration, and management of all student records
- Academic Staff - For all academic guidance and support
- School Accountant(s) - For all payments
- Warden - For Accommodation, security and general welfare
- Library Staff - For Library issues
- Medical Staff - For first aid treatment and counselling
- Receptionist - For general information on SoHM Programmes and activities
- Support staff - For general guidance regarding the school
Academic Registrar
Legal Mandate
The mandate is derived from the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act 2001, as amended. Section 84 (2) states: "There shall be a Registrar who shall be Secretary to the Academic Board and its Committees."
Core Functions
- Admissions
- Examinations
- Curriculum Development
- Academic Ceremonies
- Research & Publications
Specific Duties
- Processing admissions and providing program information
- Student registration and record keeping
- Organizing examinations and graduation ceremonies
- Issuing academic transcripts and certificates
- Coordinating research and alumni activities
Location
The School is located in Nkoma, Mbale behind Islamic University Uganda-Mbale Main campus, 1km off Mbale - Kumi Road from a junction which is 3km from Mbale town.
Mbale Town is situated at the foothills of the Masaba Hills, which is part of the Mt. Elgon Mountain ranges. The school is located at the highest part of Mbale town.
New students and visitors are cautioned that Mbale-Kumi Road is part of the Northern great road (from Capetown to Cairo) is therefore a busy road. Students are advised to be careful when crossing this road.
Security
SoHM is mostly a secure place but management recommends vigilance and information sharing where you detect problems. Valuables should never be left unattended.
Accommodation and Meals
The school has both male and female students' hostels with a total of 320 beds. All rooms are shared, there are no single rooms. All government admitted students reside inside the school.
There is a canteen in which items of necessity like soap, toothpaste, slippers, Vaseline are available for sale.
For meals, there is the Dining Hall located within the School complex. There is an approved menu that the catering department implements.
Places of Worship
A variety of places of worship are situated within the School and short distance (a range of 1 - 5 kms) from the School. They include:
- Main stream Christians Churches (Catholic Churches, and Anglican Churches)
- Pentecostal churches (Pentecostal Assemblies of God, Deliverance Church, Seventh day Adventist Church)
- Moslem Mosques
- Hindu temples
Clinic
SoHM has a Clinic run by two fulltime staff; a Clinical Officer and a Nurse who provide first aid and basic treatment. Major treatments are referred to Mbale Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH).
Students with chronic medical cases/problems should notify the Medical Staff as soon as they report for effective management.
Discipline
SoHM students are known for their highest level of professional and ethical discipline. Regular class attendance, academic participation, and smartness are some of the aspects of discipline.
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