E-DRUG: Managing Drug Supply course 2005
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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 interchange 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
EUR3,500 (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.
Email: amarshall@ida.nl
Telefon: 0031(0)204037144
For further information:
http://www.ida.nl/en-us/content.aspx?cid=155