Cameroon

Comité d'Ethique du CIRCB (Centre International De Référence Chantal Biya)

Centre International De Référence Chantal Biya

Chairperson
Dr Walinjom Muna (ce.circb@gmail.com)

Organisation administrator's name or contact person
M. Thomas Michel Anana Betilene (thomas.anana@circb-cameroun.org)

Telephone number: 237 22 315 452

Fax Number: 237 22 315 456

Physical address
CIRCB Melen Street (Between the University Teaching Hospital and African Synergy) Yaounde CAMEROON

Postal address
CIRCB PO BOX 3077 Yaounde CAMEROON

Country
Cameroon

Institution website address
None

Organisation Info.

In what sector does the institution operate
Public Sector

On what basis does the institution operate
Non-for-profit

What is the institutional affilliation of your Organisation
Government

Level of operation

What is the level of operation
Institutional

Finances

Does your organisation have a dedicated budget for research for health?
Public Sector

Are members of your organisation compensated/remunerated for their work
No

Protocols Submission Information

What is your preferred manner to receive protocols
All the above

What is the operational language(s) of the organisation
English, Français

How often does your organisation convene to consider study protocols
On demand

How long in advance should the protocol be submitted to be considered at the next meeting
2 months

If you have a timetable, please provide this information here
The meetings are always scheduled on Tuesday mornings

Please provide the link(s) to the organisation's written documentation on submission and review procedures
No link yet but documentation available upon request

Details of Members

Are members of your organisation compensated/remunerated for their work
No

Number of Community Representatives
1

Number of Qualifield Ethicists
1

How many REC members are women
3

What is the term of office for members of the REC
3 Years

Is this term renewable
Twice

Training Requirements

Do members of your REC/IRB require specific training in ethics review of research
Yes

Is there a requirement for continuous education in research ethics?
Yes

Administration

What describes the position of the REC/IRB administrator best
Part time: ≤ 20 hours

Human resources development

Does your organisation have a dedicated budget for research for health? No