Research Ethics Web

Zanzibar Medical Research and Ethics Committee (ZAMREC)

Ministry of Health

Chairperson
Dr Jamala A Taib (jamalataib@yahoo.com)

Organisation administrator's name or contact person
Dr Msafiri L Marijani (msafiridr@yahoo.com)

Telephone number: +25 577 6663303

Fax Number:

Physical address
Michenzani - Zanzibar

Postal address
Mnazi Mmoja Hospital P.O.BOX 672. Zanzibar

Country
Tanzania

Institution website address
None

Organisation Info.

What is the institutional affilliation of your Organisation
Government

What is the level of operation
National

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

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

Does your institution have its own
Offices, Computer, Photocopier

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
monthly

How long in advance should the protocol be submitted to be considered at the next meeting
1 month

If you have a timetable, please provide this information here
None

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

How many REC members are women
2

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

Is this term renewable
Twice

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

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

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

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