
Our governance structure has three layers: The Board of Governors (BOG); the Board of Trustees (BOT), and the Management Committee (MC).
Members of BOG and BOT include representatives of Tanzania Ministry of Health, National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH), Swiss Agency for Development & Cooperation (SDC), and Chief Executive Director (CED) of IHI, who is the secretary to both the BOG and the BOT. Members of the MC, which is chaired by the CED, are the Director of Science (DOS), Chief Operations Officer (COO), and heads of research departments.
Board of Governors (BOG)
The Board of Governors mainly comprises the Founder Members of the Institute. The main duties of the BOG are to appoint the Members of the BOT, to approve the strategy of the Institute, to appoint auditors, and to oversee the BOT.

Prof. Said Aboud
Chairperson
Dr. Honorati Masanja
Secretary to the Board
Dr. Omary Ubuguyu
Member
Didier Chassot
Member
Dr. Bugwesa Katale
Member
Prof. Jürg Utzinger
MemberBoard of Trustees (BOT)
The main duties of the Board of Trustees are to appoint the Director; approve the annual budgets, operational plans, and annual reports of activities; approve the financing strategy of the Institute; and to adopt and approve audited accounts. In addition, the BOT ensures the MC formulate regulations for efficient and effective management of the funds as well as to direct the MC. The BOT has three sub committees: Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee (ARCC), Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) as well as Finance and Operations/Admin Committee (FOAC).

Prof. Charles Mgone
Chairperson
Dr. Honorati Masanja
Secretary to the Board
Ms. Viviane Hasselmann
Member
Dr. Paul Kazyoba
Member
Dr. Amos M. Nungu
Member
Ms. Victoria Chale
Member
Ms. Fortunata Temu
Member
Dr. Ahmed Makuwani
Member
Prof. Abraham Mnzava
Member
Prof. Christian Lengeler
Member
Mr. Godfrey Kilenga
MemberScientific Advisory Committee (SAC)
The Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) provides strategic leadership in view of Ifakara scientific strategies and advise the BOT on the most appropriate pathways. The committee will provide guidance on strategic scientific programs, areas of investments, and core focus areas.
Current SAC members and their roles:

Prof. Abraham Mnzava
Chairperson
Dr. Fredros Okumu
Secretary
Prof. Julie Makani
Member
Prof. Don De Savigny
Member
Ms. Lucy Fulgence
Member
Prof. Kaushik Ramaiya
MemberAudit, Risk and Compliance Committee (ARCC)
The Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee will assist the BOT in discharging its duties relating to the safeguarding of assets and to ensure that financial risks are managed; Prepare and recommend decisions to be taken by the BOT on all matters relating to finance, Audit and Risk Management; Review audited financial statements and make recommendations to the BOT; Monitor management’s progress towards internal and external audit recommendations; Ensure the independence , efficacy and effectiveness of internal and external audit functions; Ensure effective interactions between internal auditors, external auditors, the board, the management, funding partners and stakeholders; Review compliance with applicable legal, regulatory and accounting standards in the organization’s audited financial reports; Contribute to the climate of financial discipline, continuous improvements and controls.
Current ARCC members and their roles:

Mr. Godfrey Kilenga
Chairperson
Mr. Benjamin Chimori
Secretary
Mr. Gabriel Mwero
Member
Ms. Leticia Mashimba
Member
Ms. Rose Aiko
Member
Ms. Agnes Kitwanga
MemberFinance and Operations Committee (FOAC)
The Finance and Operations Committee (FOAC) will assist the BOT in discharging its duties relating to financial management and organizational operations. This includes preparing and recommending decisions to be taken by the BOT on all matters relating to financial management and organizational operations. Review annual operational plans and budgets, review operational structure and organizational functioning, review financial and operational reports.
Management Committee (MC)
The Management Committee manages day-to-day affairs of the Institute and the appointment and discharge of its staff. The MC reports to the BOT by submitting quarterly progress reports and annual plan of operation and financial statements including audited accounts. The management team is led by the Chief Executive Director who reports to the BOT.

Dr. Honorati Masanja
Chief Executive Director
Dr. Ally Olotu
Acting Director of Science
Dr. Sally Mtenga
Head, Health Systems, Impact Evaluation & Policy Department
Dr. Jerry Hella
Acting Head, Interventions & Clinical TrialsDr. Emmanuel Kaindoa
Head, Environmental Health & Ecologial Sciences Department
Mr. Raphael Laizer
Chief Operating Officer