REMINDER: Training course in Supply Chain Management of HIV/AIDS
Medicines & Supplies
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Dates: 22 May - 4 June, 2005 and 17 July - 30 July, 2005
Johannesburg, South Africa
Dear Colleagues,
I would like to remind you that the IDA Solutions course in
"Supply Chain Management of HIV/AIDS Medicines & Supplies" will
take place from 22 May to 4 June, 2005 in South-Africa. We have
extended the deadline for application and payment confirmation
to 6 May 2005. There are still some places available, but please
be aware that they are filling up.
IDA Solutions provides procurement agency services and offers
consultancy and training on topics related to the various as-
pects of pharmaceutical supply chain management. This course is
intended to train ARV program managers, physicians, pharmacists,
health systems managers, procurement and distribution managers
and anyone who is responsible for planning an ARV delivery pro-
gram. "ARV" is understood to entail antiretrovirals, diagnostic
equipment (including test kits) and the accompanying lab sup-
plies (reagents).
Course objectives
Expose participants to issues specific to planning the procure-
ment and distribution of ARVs. Provide program managers with
skills in program planning and management, and to teach how to
apply those skills in their own country. Provide practical tools
to decision-makers in essential medicine programs to improve
their level of performance. Exchange views and experiences be-
tween senior decision-makers.
Course design
The course will last for 10 days and will be conducted in Eng-
lish. It will consist of presentations, discussions, and group
activities. The course will be highly participatory - the inter-
change of skills and experience among course members is essen-
tial for training activities and learning. Please be aware that
strong English skills are required to take maximum advantage of
this course.
Major topics include:
intro to ARVs, intro to diagnostics, assessing local systems,
quality assurance of ARVs, financing ARV programs, procurement
planning, quantification, stores management, human resources,
rational use of ARVs, distribution planning and monitoring &
evaluation.
Lecturers
In addition to the experienced lecturers from IDA Solutions,
Medical University of Southern Africa and Kimera Solutions; we
also invite guest lecturers with extensive background in ARV
program management.
Course dates
22nd May - 4th of June, 2005; 17th July - 30th July, 2005. Every
course starts with an opening dinner at 7pm on Sunday. It ends
with a closing ceremony and dinner that lasts until midnight on
Friday. Hotel check out is on Saturday morning.
Fee
Course fee is Euro 3.000,- (three thousand Euros) and includes
tuition fee and materials, transfers from/to Johannesburg Inter-
national airport, hotel accommodation, three meals a day except
on weekends and field trips. Fees must be received at least one
month before start of the course.
Funding information
Applicants are required to secure their own funding for course
fee, incidental expenses, to arrange their own health insurance
and to arrange international transport from their home country.
To obtain help with this funding, applicants should contact gov-
ernment or non-government agencies in their countries.
For more details on the course and to receive an application
form please contact:
Ms. Clarisse Morris
P.O. Box 37098
1030 AB Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel: +31-20-403-7185
Fax: +31-20-403-1854
mailto:ARVSolutions-Africa@ida.nl