Research

Department is responsible for conducting nutrition and health related research, reviewing nutritional research publication in developing nutrition practices and publicizing nutrition information.

This unit has been established to oversee all teaching, research and consultancy (TRC) activities at Muhimbili National Hospital- Mloganzila. The unit is one among that reports directly to the Executive Director (ED) according to current organization structure. It is entrusted to the responsibility of coordinating all Teaching, research and consultancy activities conducted at the hospital.

Core Functions

This section is responsible for reviewing MNH- Mloganzila research policy and make recommendation to the management, furthermore it is responsible for coordinating and monitoring research activities at MNH- Mloganzila and ensure research findings are translated into quality improvement of clinical practice. The section also coordinates activities of the MNH- Mloganzila institutional review board (IRB) and make sure research are done following international accepted standards

Other Functions

The section is also responsible for establishing research links with local as well as international institutions, involved in seeking research funds and Establish and coordinate MNH- Mloganzila Medical Journal where research findings can be published furthermore, it Develops and oversee budgets and polices and procedures for research and development. Encourage and stimulate MNH- Mloganzila community to conduct research in order to a dream of establishing a research and publication center

Teaching Coordination

The unit is responsible for:

• • Coordination of teaching activities for both local and international students.
  • Receives, process and approves applications for elective and internship, research for both local and foreign students (see application form)

Consultancy Coordination

The units coordinate and monitor consultancy work at MNH-Mloganzila and ensure standards are in place for staffs involved in consultancies.