Structure and governance
The Institute for Health Development (IHN) has five Centres, made up of Domains, Departments and Registries:
- Research Centre
- Communication Centre
- Health and Welfare Promotion Centre
- Health Data Centre
- Support Centre
The institute employs two standing committees:
- Tallinn Medical Research Ethics Committee
- Medical Terminology Commission
Management
The Institute for Health Development is a sub-agency of the Ministry of Social Affairs.
The Institute is headed by a Director, who is elected by the Scientific Council following an open competition. The Director is elected for a maximum term of five years.
The Director of the Institute for Health Development is Annika Veimer.
Scientific Council
The highest decision-making body of the Institute is the Scientific Council. Its composition is approved by the Minister of Social Affairs on a proposal from the Director of the Institute.