VISION

A world class Committee on Ethics and Research 

MISSION

To regulate research and ensure adherence to ethical principles in order to help safeguard the dignity, rights, safety and well-being of all actual or potential research participants by vetting vetting proposals and overseeing conduct of research

CORE VALUES

• Equity
• Compliance
• Team spirit and Team work
• Efficiency and Responsiveness 
• Environment friendly
• Professionalism
• Integrity

OBJECTIVES

• To deliver services in a timely manner
• To enhance relationship with customers
• To monitor and manage adverse events reports
• To improve the quality of the review process
• To monitor implementation of the approved research
• To collaborate and network with other stakeholders
• To develop an integrated information system for the ERC
• To develop physical infrastructure
• To build human resource capacity
• To enhance visibility and institutional image
• To establish resource mobilization mechanisms
• To prudently manage finances
• To promote community education, awareness and participation
• To provide leadership

                                                        MOTTO: Protect to Discover