a message from the director
Prof. Kamija Phiri


Strategy
- Combined experience of more than 50 years in research, research administration and institutional leadership.
- Established a legal framework (a non-for-profit entity) to conduct research.
- Developing a rigorous grant management structure that ensures efficient research implementation of all pre- and post-award obligations.
- Established a transparent and engaged governance system (with independent oversight) that guarantees research integrity and financial accountability.
- Established five research units across southern Malawi with more than eight currently active studies and several in the pipeline.
- Developed strategic, sustainable and mutually beneficial relationships with the health facilities where the units operate as well as national and international policy stakeholders.

Achievements
- Majete malaria project
- Post-discharge Malaria Chemoprevention (PMC) Studies
- Malaria in pregnancy trials – IMPROVE
- Iron supplementation in Pregnancy – REVAMP trial
- Iron supplementation in infants & child development – IRMA trial
- Malaria Chemoprevention in Sickle Cell
Our Values
What We Love
Innovation
We are forward thinking and do not live in the box
Integrity
We are honest, transparent and ethical in our work and conduct
Team work
We believe that together, we can achieve more. The team makes the dream work.
Leadership
We strive to lead in research excellence and innovation
Passion
We use our drive to inspire, engage and motivate others
The Core Team

Prof. Kamija Phiri
Executive Director

Zainab Longwe
Chief Operations Officer

Gomezgani Mhango
Laboratory Manager

Chikondi Ngwira
Research Governance Officer

Dr. Owen Mtambo
Biostatistician | Head of Data Science

McCider Katulukira
Grants Manager