The Research and Development Unit is a technical arm of the PHIM mandated to conduct and coordinate research activities in the country, set a national research agenda and provide administrative support to the NHSRC Secretariat. It provides direction and support to essential health research in Malawi. The main duties involved include the following:
- Strengthen leadership and coordination of research activities and infrastructure
- Improve the availability and quality of health information and evidence
- Improve dissemination and sharing and use of information, evidence and knowledge
- Create a critical mass of human resources for health research (HRHR)
- Improve financial support towards health research
National Health Sciences Research Committee (NHSRC) Downloads
Reference Documents
- Human Genetic Research Procedures and Guidelines
- Malawi Health Sector Strategic Plan (2011 -2016)
- National Framework of Guidelines in Social Sciences and Humanities for Malawi
- National Health Research Agenda for Malawi (2012 – 2016)
- National Regulatory Requirement on Human Samples for Malawi
- NHSRC Informed Consent Guidelines
- NHSRC Press Release on Fee Structure and Rationale
- NHSRC Press Release on Health Research Review and Clearance in Malawi
- NHSRC Operational Guidelines for the Conduct Of Health Research in Malawi
- Policy Requirement and Guidance for Insurance Cover for Research Participants
- Revised Policy Measures for the Improvement of Health Research Co-Ordination in Malawi
- NHSRC Summary of Procedures and Guidelines for the Conduct Of Health Research in Malawi
NHSRC Forms