Tanzania

Hurbert Kairuki Memorial University REC

Hubert Kairuki Memorial University

Research and Publications

Chairperson
Dr. Boniphace Sylvester (sboniphace2002@yahoo.co.uk)

Organisation administrator's name or contact person
Dr. Boniphace Sylvester (sboniphace2003@yahoo.co.uk or sboniphace2002@yahoo.co.uk)

Telephone number: +255-22-2700021 /4

Fax Number: 255-22-2775591

Physical address
Plot. No. 322 Regent Estate, Dar Es Salaam 6 th Floor MMHEN building

Postal address
P.O. Box 65300, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Country
Tanzania

Institution website address
None

Organisation Info.

In what sector does the institution operate
Public Sector

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

From what sources does the research budget come?
Fees for Services

Are members of your organisation compensated/remunerated for their work
Yes

Facilities

Does your institution have its own
Telephone, Fax line, Computer, Internet Connection, Photocopier

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
On demand

How long in advance should the protocol be submitted to be considered at the next meeting
3 weeks

Details of Members

Are members of your organisation compensated/remunerated for their work
Yes

Number of Community Representatives
2

Number of Qualifield Ethicists
7

How many REC members are women
3

What is the term of office for members of the REC
2 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
Full time

Human resources development

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

From what sources does the research budget come?: Fees for Services