Research, Publication and Innovation Directorate

Dr Nahya Salim Director of Research Publication and Innovation

Research, Publication and Innovation Directorate

The Directorate is responsible to provide a conducive environment for research in health and related fields, promote the conduct of research that is in line with Tanzania’s National Research Agenda and enhance the University’s capacity to advance frontiers of knowledge and innovation

Our Roles

  • To provide conducive environment for researchers to conduct research at MUHAS;
  • To ensure the research carried out at MUHAS are of good quality and ethical and follow the local and international regulations;
  • To ensure that the research conducted at MUHAS address relevant health/ public health problem;
  • To protect the rights and welfare of all individuals (humans or animals) participating in as research subjects;
  • To manage pre-award, award, and post-award processes of sponsored projects and ensure compliance with funders and national policies and guidelines;
  • To provide conducive environment for researchers to manage sponsored research activities;
  • To promote innovation and creativity in the University;
  • To support and protect the intellectual property by providing technical and legal support from within and outside of MUHAS;
  • To promote technology transfer and linkage of MUHAS research with the industries and implementers;
  • To increase the research capacity for researchers in the University through training and mentorship;
  • To increase the quality and quantity of research produced in the University;
  • To conduct dissemination of research findings to the local and international stakeholders; and
  • To influence translation of research findings into policy and practical change in the community.