Cameroon

Faculty of Health Sciences IRB

Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea

Chairperson
Professor Simon Efange (fhsirb@gmail.com)

Organisation administrator's name or contact person
Dr Julius Atashili (fhsirb@gmail.com)

Fax Number:

Physical address
Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Molyko, Buea-Cameroon

Postal address
P.O. 63 Buea, Cameroon

Country
Cameroon

Organisation Info.

In what sector does the institution operate
Public Sector

On what basis does the institution operate
Non-for-profit

Type of Organisation
Other

What is the institutional affilliation of your Organisation
University

Level of operation

What is the level of operation
Institutional

Finances

Does your organisation have a dedicated budget for research for health?
Public Sector

Are members of your organisation compensated/remunerated for their work
No

Facilities

Does your institution have its own

Protocols Submission Information

What is your preferred manner to receive protocols
All the above

What is the operational language(s) of the organisation
English

How often does your organisation convene to consider study protocols
every two months

How long in advance should the protocol be submitted to be considered at the next meeting
2 months

Please provide the link(s) to the organisation's written documentation on submission and review procedures
Not yet available

Details of Members

Are members of your organisation compensated/remunerated for their work
No

Number of Community Representatives
2

How many REC members are women
3

What is the term of office for members of the REC
3 Years

Is this term renewable
Twice

Training Requirements

Do members of your REC/IRB require specific training in ethics review of research
Yes

Is there a requirement for continuous education in research ethics?
Yes

Administration

What describes the position of the REC/IRB administrator best
Part time: ≤ 20 hours

Human resources development

Does your organisation have a dedicated budget for research for health? No