NVI Directorates

The Directorate of Research and Development serves as the scientific engine of the National Vaccine Institute. It coordinates and supervises research into vaccines and biological products, drives the development of new vaccine candidates, and facilitates technology transfer arrangements with vaccine developers and the pharmaceutical industry. The Directorate works closely with national and international research institutions to advance Ghana's scientific capacity and ensure that locally developed vaccines meet the highest standards of safety and efficacy.

The Directorate of Manufacturing and Marketing leads the NVI's efforts to establish and grow domestic vaccine production. It develops and implements mechanisms for the establishment of local manufacturing plants, oversees compliance with relevant manufacturing standards in collaboration with regulatory bodies, and facilitates market development for locally produced vaccines and sera. The Directorate is central to Ghana's ambition of becoming a self-sufficient and competitive vaccine manufacturing hub for West Africa.

The Directorate of Policy, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation provides the strategic direction necessary for the NVI to achieve its mandate. It formulates and reviews institutional policies, develops short- and long-term plans, and establishes frameworks for monitoring performance and evaluating outcomes across all programmes and directorates. The Directorate also supports the Institute's advisory role to the Minister of Health on matters of vaccine policy and ensures that the NVI's activities align with national health priorities and international best practices.

The Administration and Human Resources Directorate is responsible for providing effective administrative support and managing the Institute’s human resources to ensure efficient operations and organizational effectiveness.

The Directorate oversees staff recruitment, training and development, performance management, staff welfare, records management, logistics, and general administrative services. It is committed to fostering a productive, professional, and supportive working environment that enables the National Vaccine Institute to achieve its mandate and strategic objectives.

The Finance Department of the National Vaccine Institute (NVI) is responsible for managing the Institute’s financial resources to ensure accountability, transparency, efficiency and compliance with applicable government financial regulations and policies. The Department oversees financial planning, budgeting, revenue management, expenditure control, accounting, financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements.

It provides financial advice and support to management and other departments to facilitate effective resource allocation, informed decision-making and the achievement of the Institute’s strategic objectives. The Department also ensures proper financial documentation, timely payments, payroll administration, audit coordination and prudent management of public funds to support the Institute’s mandate of advancing vaccine research, development and production in Ghana.

Overall Objective: To ensure sound financial governance and the effective utilization of the Institute's resources in support of its mandate, programmes and operational activities.