Frequently Asked Questions
Questions & Answers
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often. Can’t find what you need? Get in touch.
About Nyanja
What is Nyanja Health Research Institute?
Nyanja is a locally owned health research institute based in Salima, Malawi. We conduct rigorous epidemiological and operational research that responds to the Ministry of Health’s needs, and we train young researchers from low- and middle-income countries.
Where are you based?
Our work is based in Salima District on the shore of Lake Malawi, in the Central Region. We are building a permanent campus on a 13-acre plot between Salima town and Senga Bay.
Who do you work with?
We partner with the Malawi Ministry of Health, the Public Health Institute of Malawi, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences and international institutions including KEMRI, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, AFIDEP, CHAMPS, EFGH and the University of the Witwatersrand.
Research
What areas do you research?
Our current work covers HIV surveillance and epidemic monitoring, severe disease and mortality surveillance, and snakebite incidence and outcomes.
Can we collaborate with you on a study?
Yes. We welcome collaborations with universities, research institutes and health programmes. Please contact us with a short description of your idea and we will be in touch.
Where can I read your findings?
Our peer-reviewed papers and reports are listed on the Publications page, and project summaries are on the Research page.
Careers & students
Do you offer internships?
Yes. We offer graduate assistantships, research internships and community health volunteering. Current opportunities and deadlines are listed on the Opportunities for Students page.
How do I apply for a job or internship?
Review the opening, prepare your CV, transcripts and a cover letter, then email your application to our HR team before the deadline shown on the opening.
Supporting our work
How can I support the Salima campus?
We are raising $1.5 million to build laboratories, a serpentarium, offices, a meeting space and visitor accommodation. Grant-makers, institutions and individual donors can contact us to discuss how to get involved.
Can I volunteer instead of donating?
Yes. Community health volunteering is one of our student opportunities, and we are always glad to hear from people with skills to share.
