Learning, Compassion & Service
Learning, Compassion & Service

Research Institute

INSTITUTE OF HEALTH RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

S/N COORDINATORS DEPUTY COORDINATORS CENTERS
1. DR. INYANG ETOH DR. NYOYOKO NSIKAK REPRODUCTIVE AND MATERNAL HEALTH
2. DR. EKANEM UWEMDIMBUK DR. EKEH BERTHA NCDs AND CANCER RESERACH
3. DR. AKWAOWO CHRISTIE DR. MOTILEWA OLUGBEMI HEALTH SYSTEMS AND POLICY RESERACH
4. PROF. EKPE EYO DR. MEGBELAYIN EMMANUEL CENTER FOR SURGICAL EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATIONS
5. DR. EKUMA AGANTHEM DR. NWAFOR CHUKWUEMEKA CENTER FOR BASIC CLINICAL RESERACH
6. DR. EKANEM ANYIEKERE DR. EKWERE TIMOTHY CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE
7. DR. UDOH EKONG DR. OLOYEDE ISO CENTER FOR CHILD AND ADDOLESCENT HEALTH

Institute of Health Research And Development was created by a Board Resolution on October 28, 2011. It is an affiliate of University of Uyo Teaching Hospital and vested with the responsibility of advancement of research, training and consultancy services. The motto of the institute is “Research for Health and Development”. The departments includes: Research, Training and Consultancy. Its e-mail address is: researchinstitute@uuthuyo.net

The running of the Institute is done by:

  • The inaugurated board members who oversee the affairs      of the Institute.
  • Clinical Research Fellows
  • Administrative Officers
  • Research Officers
  • MISSION STATEMENT

Setting standards in health care through research evidence based practice and community directed intervention.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

  • To improve the quality of Healthcare delivery in      Nigeria
  • To promote the professional training of health care      professionals
  • To organize and hold forums, lectures, seminars      conferences and meetings for the discussion of professional affairs,      interest, papers and topical issues on health service matters  and      generally to collect, collate and publish information of interest to      members of the medical profession and the public at large.
  • To promote printing and publication of research and      educational materials.
  • To defend the interest and general well-being of      members of the Institute.
  • To purchase, lease, they include not, hold and dispose      of any building, hall or properties to be used by the institute in      carrying out its objectives.
  • To borrow, raise or secure the payment of the purposes      of the Institute on such terms and on such security as may be thought fit.
  • To promote Medical research and training with      particular emphasis on maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS research,      Malaria research and control together with other Neglected Topical      Diseases (NTD)s.
  • To register, maintain and operate a      Consultancy/Training arm as a Continuing Medical Education.
  • To float peer review journal.
  • To do all such other lawful things as are incidental or      conducive to the attainment of the objectives of the Institute.

ORGANIZATIONAL CAPABILITY
The Institute is well equipped with competent professionals in diverse fields of medicine, with Research and Administrative officers. Its conceptual framework includes the following:

  • Evidence based, experienced paradigm action in:
  • Sustainable service delivery
  • Comprehensive, integrated service delivery in static      facility and outreach settings
  • Performance driven way of doing business
  • Institution Integrated monitoring and evaluation      process  mechanism
  • Governance pathways oriented to promote service demands      access and uptake
  • Synergy and complementarity in capacity building and      knowledge transfer
  • Programme implementation mode that minimizes inequality
  • Collaboration and Partnership for optimal growth
  • Accountability and transparency in strategic      information management and financial transaction.

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE ORGANIZATION

  • LEGAL STATUS

The Institute is on affiliate (unit) of University of Teaching Hospital. It Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) is 850510021, SIC (Standard Industrialization Certificate) Code No. is 8069

  • LOCATION:

The Institute of Health Research and Development (IHRD), is located in the premises of the University Of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo Akwa Ibom State.

  • ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE :

The institute delivers effective service delivery through Research, Training and Consultancy supported by a competent management team. It has a governing board which includes:

  •  Chief Medical Director(CMD)
  •  CMAC(Chairman Medical Advisory Committee)-      Executive Director
  •  Coordinator Consultancy Service
  •  Coordinator Research
  •  Coordinator of Training

Director: DR.  AKWAOWO CHRISTIE

Deputy Director: – DR. UDOH EKONG

Compliance Officer – ONWUEZOBE, ESEOGHENE IRENE Esq.