National Public Health Research Division

The unit is mandated to champion the biomedical research in response to the health problems of the country, and making it accessible to all intended users for evidence-based decision making.

Sections under NPH Research Division

HUMAN SUBJECT PROTECTION

Strengthen functional ethical review boards

Review board’s implementation and compliance to bioethical principles

Coordinates various committee meetings i.e. Safety, NHSRC , expedited and adhoc meetings

Strengthens the monitoring of the approved proposal implementation and completion

Develops human subject protection operation and implementation plan

RESEARCH SCIENCE

Identifies priority research areas/questions of public health importance for Malawi

Facilitates the implementation of research

Promotes collaboration between international and local researchers

Responds to research grants and project specific grants Promotes publication of research findings

Promotes conduct of research studies under One-Health approach (multi-disciplinary & multi-sectoral approach)

Develop research science operational implementation plan

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

Promotes knowledge sharing, dissemination of research findings and maintenance of functional library services.

Strengthens translation of research findings for policy and practice formulation through the Malawi Knowledge Translation Platform.

Develops evidence briefs for policy makers.

Strengthens national guidelines on use of evidence for decision making

Coordinates knowledge translation platforms

Sets up electronic system for capturing and retrieval documents

Reinforce dissemination of research findings of all approved proposals

Convene annual research dissemination conferences in collaboration with stakeholders

CAPACITY BUILDING

Develops and implements research skills training programs

Conducts continuous capacity building initiatives at all levels (National, Institutional, and Individual)

Develops mentorship programs on research implementation

Develops training programs in research grant writing skills Liaises with training institutions to train

PHIM staff in research grants synthesis and knowledge translation.

The research division serves as a cornerstone for promoting and coordinating health research in Malawi, with each section contributing uniquely to our collective vision, effective planning of annual strategies is crucial for successful implementation.