procedure for obtaining approval to collect Data for research purposes

1. the requisite documentation for approval:
  • Obtain a hard copy of the form, fill it out and secure the signature of the Director/Deputy Director (Download here)
  • A formally authorized request letter by the Director/Deputy Director
  •  if the proposal is lengthy, it needs to be condensed into a 40 to 50 page summary for the hard copy (Introduction + Objectives + Methodology + Project Timeline)
  • 1 copy of ethical clearance letter

These documents must be submitted to the Health Information & Research Unit (HIRU)

2. the provided form must be completed and submitted as the final step
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