Ethics and Research Management

Ethics and Research Management

The Ethics and Research Management Department ensures the development of quality and consistency in all types of research conducted within the GHS. The Department serves as the secretariat for the Ghana Health Service Ethics Review Committee which is responsible for reviewing all health research protocols to ensure compliance with prevailing ethical standards. The Department also conducts monitoring of ongoing research studies to ensure compliance with the approved protocols and in accordance with best research practices.

Email: ethics.research@ghs.gov.gh

Requirements For Ethical Clearance Documents

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REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR ETHICAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL (REVISED)DOWNLOAD
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION - MAY 2020DOWNLOAD
GHS-ERC CHECKLIST REVISED 2020DOWNLOAD
RECOMMENDED FORMAT FOR A RESEARCH PROTOCOL MAY 2020DOWNLOAD
STATEMENT TO COMPLY WITH ETHICAL PRINCIPLES 2020DOWNLOAD
CONSENT STATEMENTS 2020DOWNLOAD
GHS ERC COVID 19 GUIDELINES FOR RESEARCHERSDOWNLOAD
SCHEDULED DATES FOR GHS-ERC GENERAL MEETINGS 2023DOWNLOAD
DIRECTIVES TO STRENGTHEN RESEARCH OVERSIGHT IN THE GHS_20220720_0001DOWNLOAD
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION FORMATDOWNLOAD
GHS - ERC AES & SAES FORM 2020DOWNLOAD
GHS - ERC AES & SAES FORM 2020DOWNLOAD
GHS ERC GUIDELINES ON ONLINE SURVEYDOWNLOAD
GHS ERC GUIDELINES ON TELEPHONE SKPE INTERVIEWSDOWNLOAD
GHS-ERC - CONTINUING REVIEW FORM - 2020DOWNLOAD
GHS-ERC - FINAL REPORT - 2020DOWNLOAD
GHS-ERC - STUDY CLOSURE FORM - 2020DOWNLOAD
GHS-ERC AMENDMENT FORM - 2020DOWNLOAD
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL FILMING IN HOSPITALS - EDITED 12-11-15. 2020DOWNLOAD
REVISED PROTOCOL ARRANGEMENTDOWNLOAD
SCHEDULED DATES FOR GHS-ERC GENERAL MEETINGS - 2024DOWNLOAD