Research and Innovation
Implementation research focused on improving health and social welfare, using innovation to strengthen the health system in Tanzania.
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We bring evidence to policy and practice.
CeRIHI is an independent Non-Governmental Organization established in Tanzania to address public health priority challenges, promote quality health care delivery and strengthen health systems through policy reforms, innovation, capacity building, implementation research and knowledge translation.
Who We Are
Independent public health think tank and implementation partner.
The Centre for Reforms, Innovation, Health Policies and Implementation Research (CeRIHI) is an independent NGO established in 2020 and registered in Tanzania.
CeRIHI evolved from a consortium of researchers and public health specialists from research and academic institutions, government institutions and the private sector, including NGOs. The relationship began more than 20 years ago and developed strong ties through research work, training and joint publications that have influenced policy decisions in the country.
As a think tank organization, CeRIHI aims to generate knowledge, promote knowledge use in policy and practice, and support implementation of evidence-based health system interventions towards Universal Health Coverage.
- Policy reforms and knowledge translation
- Implementation research and evidence generation
- Capacity building, training and health system strengthening
- E-health and data management information system use
Focus Areas
Programmes designed for stronger health systems.
CeRIHI complements national efforts by combining research, innovation, policy dialogue, capacity building and community-centred interventions.
Health System Strengthening
Complementing government efforts through training, research, capacity building and outreach programmes.
Policy Reforms and Services
Consultation and implementation research that contributes to better health service delivery and policy reform.
5Years experience
17Success projects
5Partners
5MPeople reached
Our Vision
To be the leading center of excellence in research, innovation, training and quality health service provision in Tanzania.
Our Mission
To promote quality of health care delivery and strengthened health system in Tanzania through innovative research, policy reforms, capacity building, information and knowledge translation for informed public health policy and action.
Organization Business
Experience across Tanzania’s health system.
CeRIHI has vast experience in Tanzania’s health system, especially in areas that support health system strengthening and implementation of projects.
- Leadership, governance and accountability
- Community health system
- Health financing
- Clinical and community nutrition services
Projects
Selected research and implementation work.
Examples from completed and ongoing work across capacity assessment, quality improvement, emergency services and health care system documentation.
Finished Project
Assessing capacity on Health research
Assessing institutional and individual capacity on conducting health researches.
Finished Project
Data-use and Documentation for Quality Improvement
Initial meeting of the research team to prepare the Theory of Change and M&E framework in Morogoro.
Finished Project
Readiness for establishment of EMD's and ICU's
Conducting research on readiness and provision of emergency services in district hospitals.
Ongoing Project
Documentation of Health Care System
Analyzing the evolution of Tanzania health care system through documentation of reforms and related actions to strengthen PHC performance.
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Support evidence-informed public health action and health system strengthening in Tanzania.
Publications
Research documents and knowledge products.
The new website will provide improved access to CeRIHI publications, downloadable documents and knowledge translation resources.
The functionality of health facility governing committees and their associated factors
A mixed-method study in selected primary health facilities implementing direct health facility financing in Tanzania.
Prevalence and factors associated with substance use among HIV positive youth
A study among HIV positive youth attending HIV care and treatment centers in Dodoma, Tanzania.
The Role of Community Participation in Planning and Executing Malaria Interventions
Experience from implementation of biolarviciding for malaria vector control in Southern Tanzania.
Research Capacity, Motivators and Barriers to Conducting Research
A mixed methods study among healthcare providers in Tanzania’s public health system.
Removed Injectable modified Short-course regimens for EXpert Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis
RISE study protocol for a mixed-methods process evaluation in Tanzania.
Effects of Direct Health Facility Financing on Health System Performance
Research on performance and implementation in public primary health facilities in Tanzania.
Core Values
The principles behind our work.
CeRIHI’s work is guided by excellence, collaboration, innovation, people-centred development and community empowerment.
Committing to Excellence
CeRIHI upholds standards of excellence across research, innovations, financial management, governance and operational competencies.
Fostering Strategic Partnerships and Collaboration
CeRIHI develops strategic partnerships with public, private, academic, research, funding and civil-society stakeholders in and outside Tanzania.
Driving Innovation
CeRIHI seeks global and local best practices, applies proven strategies and designs cost-effective interventions for public health concerns.
Investing in our People
CeRIHI recognizes people as its greatest asset and supports professional development so staff can thrive and deliver quality work.
Empowering Local Communities
CeRIHI uplifts communities by respecting local beliefs and traditions and enabling active community participation.
Strategic Approaches
How CeRIHI turns evidence into action.
Through consultative dialogues, coaching and implementation research, CeRIHI strengthens policy decisions and service delivery practice.
Consultative Dialogues and Networking
Using implementation research, operational research, community score cards, budget analysis and social accountability monitoring to inform policy decisions.
Mentorship and Coaching
Transferring knowledge to improve skills and practice among human resources for health at service delivery level.
Implementation Research
Monitoring and evaluating health programmes and government projects to provide evidence-based knowledge for policy recommendation.
Leadership
Our team.
A multidisciplinary team supporting research, programmes, finance, human resources, monitoring and health systems work.
Prof. Philemon Lyoka
Board Chairperson
Dr. Albino Kalolo
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Hendry Samky
Director of Programmes (DOP)
Fatuma Yusuph
Human Resource Management
Gallery
Programme activities in pictures.
Visual highlights from CeRIHI field activities, meetings, trainings and health system strengthening engagements.
News
Latest updates.
The relaunched platform will include timely news, project updates and institutional announcements.
01 Sep
WADAU WA MAENDELEO NCHINI WATAKIWA KUGUSA JAMII WANAPOTEKELEZA MAJUKUMU YAO
Wadau wa maendeleo nchini wametakiwa kufanya kazi kwa kuwagusa wananchi ili kuleta ufanisi.
30 Aug
Uzinduzi wa kampeni ya maendeleo na mapambano dhidi ya Uviko 19
Uzinduzi wa kampeni ya maendeleo na mapambano dhidi ya Uviko 19.
30 Aug
Maagizo ya Rais Samia kwa NGOs zote nchini
Maagizo kwa NGOs zote nchini kuhusu utekelezaji wa majukumu yao.
Contact
Reach CeRIHI.
LocationMakole, Near Bunge premises, P.O.BOX 749, Dodoma, Tanzania
Phone+255 744 112 234
Emailadmin@cerihi.or.tz
Websitewww.cerihi.or.tz
Opening HoursMon - Fri: 08.00 am - 16.00 pm · Sat: 10.00 am - 16.00 pm · Sun/Holidays: Closed
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