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
DOCUMENT | DOWNLOAD |
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REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR ETHICAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL (REVISED) | DOWNLOAD |
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION - MAY 2020 | DOWNLOAD |
GHS-ERC CHECKLIST REVISED 2020 | DOWNLOAD |
RECOMMENDED FORMAT FOR A RESEARCH PROTOCOL MAY 2020 | DOWNLOAD |
STATEMENT TO COMPLY WITH ETHICAL PRINCIPLES 2020 | DOWNLOAD |
CONSENT STATEMENTS 2020 | DOWNLOAD |
GHS ERC COVID 19 GUIDELINES FOR RESEARCHERS | DOWNLOAD |
SCHEDULED DATES FOR GHS-ERC GENERAL MEETINGS 2023 | DOWNLOAD |
DIRECTIVES TO STRENGTHEN RESEARCH OVERSIGHT IN THE GHS_20220720_0001 | DOWNLOAD |
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION FORMAT | DOWNLOAD |
GHS - ERC AES & SAES FORM 2020 | DOWNLOAD |
GHS - ERC AES & SAES FORM 2020 | DOWNLOAD |
GHS ERC GUIDELINES ON ONLINE SURVEY | DOWNLOAD |
GHS ERC GUIDELINES ON TELEPHONE SKPE INTERVIEWS | DOWNLOAD |
GHS-ERC - CONTINUING REVIEW FORM - 2020 | DOWNLOAD |
GHS-ERC - FINAL REPORT - 2020 | DOWNLOAD |
GHS-ERC - STUDY CLOSURE FORM - 2020 | DOWNLOAD |
GHS-ERC AMENDMENT FORM - 2020 | DOWNLOAD |
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL FILMING IN HOSPITALS - EDITED 12-11-15. 2020 | DOWNLOAD |
REVISED PROTOCOL ARRANGEMENT | DOWNLOAD |
SCHEDULED DATES FOR GHS-ERC GENERAL MEETINGS - 2024 | DOWNLOAD |
Dr James Akazili
Deputy Director, Ethics And Research Management