The National Health Research and Training Institute (NHRTI) is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Minister responsible for Health, pursuant to the National Health Research and Training Institute Act No. 13 of 2024. The Board sets strategic direction, exercises fiduciary oversight, and ensures institutional adherence to governance standards, statutory mandates, and national health priorities.
Board committees
Finance & Administration Committee (FAC)
Directs financial policy, budgetary controls, administrative operations, and resource allocation.
Audit & Risk Committee
Oversees internal control systems, enterprise risk frameworks, statutory audit compliance, and financial reporting.
Expert Advisory Committee (EAC)
Delivers technical and scientific counsel to the Board regarding strategic research agendas, training priorities, and scientific policy.
Executive Management
Executive Management · Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Gershom Chongwe
The Director-General serves as Chief Executive Officer, leading the day-to-day administration and strategic execution of NHRTI under the delegated authority of the Board of Directors.
Head of Administration
Leads corporate support services, operational logistics, and institutional governance; serves as Secretary to the Board of Directors.
Explore Head of AdministrationHead of Public Health & Epidemiology
Directs population health interventions, epidemiological research, and broad public health programs.
Explore Head of Public Health & EpidemiologyHead of Biomedical Sciences
Oversees laboratory research initiatives, technical operations, and specialized biomedical investigations.
Explore Head of Biomedical SciencesHead of Clinical Sciences
Guides clinical trials, clinical research, and patient-centered health studies.
Explore Head of Clinical Sciences