E-DRUG: IDA Managing Drug Supply Course 29 May-11 June
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[please note this is the *general* Managing Drug Supply course in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. There is also a Managing Drug Supply course dedicated for *Anti-Retrovirals* and *HIV-related products*, starting 22 May in Johannesburg, South Africa. See earlier e-drug message. WB]
Dear E-druggers,
Just a reminder that the IDA/MSH course on Managing Drug Supply for
Primary Health Care is confirmed for May 29-June 11 2005.
Application with confirmed funding deadline has been extended to May
13th due to technical problems with the printing and distribution of the
brochure.
Places are strictly limited and experience shows that demand outstrips
capacity.
Managing Drug Supply for Primary Health Care
International Dispensary Association Solutions (IDA)
Location: Netherlands (Amsterdam)
Language: English
Training Description
Course objectives
* Expose participants to modern management techniques of drug
supply systems and to teach how to apply those in their own specific
situation.
* Provide practical tools to decision-makers in essential drugs
programs to improve their level of performance.
* Exchange views and experiences between senior decision-makers.
Course design
The course lasts for two weeks and is conducted in English. It consists
of presentations, discussions, group activities and field visits. The
course is highly participatory the inter
change of skills and experience among course members is essential for
training activities and learning.
Please, be aware that strong English language skills are necessary to
take part in this course.
Course content
Major topics include:
* Drug Policy and Regulation
* Selection and Quantification of Drugs
* Procurement Methods and Strategies
* Quality Assurance
* Kit Distribution
* Financing Drug Supply
* Store Management
* Inventory Control
* Distribution Strategies
* Rational Drug Use
* Drug Supply Management Information Systems
* Indicator-based Assessments
Lecturers
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a private non-profit
organization, that works collaboratively with health care policymakers,
managers, providers and consumers to help close the gap between what is
known about public health problems and what is
done to solve them. MSH seeks to increase the effectiveness, efficiency
and sustainability of health services by improving management systems,
promoting access to services and influencing public policy. MSH has
provided drug management training courses
around the world since 1981 and has published specialized training
materials as well as the standard manual "Managing Drug Supply". This
course will be based on this manual and other supplementary materials.
The drug management and training experience of MSH, the broad experience
of IDA in procurement and quality assurance and the policy leadership of
the World Health Organization (WHO) in essential drug programmes, make
this course a unique opportunity for participants to enhance their
skills in managing drug supply on all levels.
Training Cost
EUR 3,500 (Three thousand and five hundred Euros) This covers the
following: - transfer to and from the airport - hotel accommodation
(single occupancy) - three meals a day during the week, breakfast during
the weekend - coffee and tea during course
breaks - tuition fee including books and materials - field trips.
In addition to this fee, each participant requires an allowance to cover
personal expenses. Applications and fees must be received before April
28th, 2005.
Intended Audience
Physicians, pharmacists, senior health system managers and technical
assistance professionals from non-governmental and governmental
organizations
Health insurance
All participants are required to have valid health insurance for the
duration of their stay. Sponsoring agencies are responsible for
obtaining health insurance for their participants.
Visa
All participants, with the exception of those located in EU and US, are
required to obtain visas for the Netherlands. IDA can provide an
invitation letter - in case required.
Training Contact:
Mr. Andy Marshall
Technical Officer for Trainings, IDA Solutions
Tel: +31-204-037-144
mailto:amarshall@ida.nl
For further information on the course and an electronic application form
see:
http://www.ida.nl/en-us/content.aspx?cid=155