About Us
Advancing health research in Malawi and beyond.
About Clinical Research Education and Management Services, CREAMS, Malawi
Clinical Research Education and Management Services, otherwise abbreviated as “CREAMS,” is a Malawi-based non-profit research organization dedicated to advancing evidence-based policymaking through high-quality research, capacity building, and policy engagement. Since its inception in 2011, CREAMS has played a pivotal role in generating research-driven insights to inform public health, development, and socio- economic policies in Malawi and beyond.
CREAMS' multidisciplinary team of researchers, policy analysts, and development practitioners have extensive experience in conducting applied research and fostering policy dialogue. Our team collaborates with government agencies, academic institutions, and international organizations to address key policy challenges, particularly in health systems strengthening, capacity building, climate adaptation, gender equality, and economic resilience.
Our Core Strategic Objectives
Generating Policy-Relevant Research Conducting rigorous research to provide evidence-based solutions in public health, climate adaptation, and socio-economic development.
Building Research Capacity Strengthening the skills of local researchers and institutions through training, mentorship, and collaborative research initiatives.
Enhancing Policy Engagement Bridging the gap between research and policymaking by engaging stakeholders in evidence-informed decision-making processes.
Promoting Data-Driven Decision-Making Providing timely and credible data to inform national and regional development strategies.
Fostering Multi-Sectoral Partnerships Collaborating with governments, civil society, and international agencies to drive impactful policy interventions.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to bridge gaps in capacity building, policy dialogue, research conduct, health research information flow, and training in low-resource countries, including Malawi.
Vision
CREAMS' vision is to create an enabling environment where researchers, policymakers, youth, and development practitioners develop their skills to conduct high-quality research that translates into impactful policies for public health development in LMICs.
Meet Our Core Team
Dr. Thomas Nyirenda
Director
Dr Nyirenda is Strategic Partnerships & Capacity Development the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnerships (EDCTP).... [Read More]
Mr. Harold Jere
Co-director
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Cynthia Chitule
Governance Operations Officer
Cynthia Chitule-Msonthi is a seasoned professional with over seven years of experience in leadership, management, finance, and administration within health research.... [Read More]
Dr. Adriano Lubanga
Research Operations Officer
Dr. Adriano Focus Lubanga is a dedicated medical doctor and public health researcher with extensive in combating infectious diseases prevalent in tropical regions.... [Read More]
Gender Equality Policy Overview
The CREAMS Gender Equality Policy (CGEP) is a framework designed to eliminate gender-based discrimination and bias, promoting fairness, respect, and equal treatment for all genders in all aspects of employment.
This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and individuals associated with CREAMS, ensuring that gender equality is embedded in recruitment, compensation, career development, and workplace culture.
Key Actions Include:
- Implementing gender-neutral language in job descriptions.
- Providing training on unconscious bias and harassment prevention.
- Ensuring equal pay for equal work and transparent career advancement.