Introduction to the Johannesburg (Jhb) Health District (JHD) Research Committee.
The functions of the Jhb District Research Committee (Jhb DRC) are:
- To coordinate and manage research processes within the district
- To review research proposals
- To support the development and appropriate use of the NHRD as a research coordination tool
- To mobilise resources for research
- To promote the use of health research outcomes.
The members of the Jhb DRC are:
- Prof Shabir Moosa, Family Physician, PhD (Chair)
- Dr Jimmy Akii, Family Physician
- Prof Yusuf Moosa, Community Psychiatrist
- Dr Baski Desai, Public Health Specialist
- Dr Maggie Petkova, Family Physician
- Mr Joe Shikwambane, Environmental Health Practitioner
- Ms Bertha Malelekoa, AD Geriatric/Eye Care
- Mr Bheki Sibeko, Senior Manager
- Dr. Joel Francis, Epidemiologist
- Dr. Michelle Torlutter, Family Physician
- Dr. Atiya Mosa, Public Medciine Specialist
- Mrs. Brenda Skosana, Nursing Manager with MPH
The Jhb DRC Secretary is Ms. Busi Sikhosana. Contact her at Busisiwe.Sikhosana@gauteng.gov.za or (+27) 011 694 3909