E-DRUG: Managing Drug Supply + Monitoring & Evaluation - March 2009
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Dear Sir/Madam,
Some time ago we have sent you information about our two upcoming courses: Monitoring and Evaluation of Procurement and Supply Management Systems and Managing Drug Supply in low and middle income countries.
If you are interested to attend one of these trainings, we advise you to send us your application form as soon as possible to allow you and us enough time to take care of the necessary arrangements.
Below you will find more information about both these trainings. For more information or an application-form, please do not hesitate to contact us at training@idasolutions.org
We look forward to hearing from you.
Training Department
IDA Solutions
Monitoring and Evaluation of Procurement and Supply Management Systems
The Netherlands
15 - 20 March, 2009
Date of arrival: March 15
Date of departure: March 21
Background
The procurement and supply management (PSM) system is essential in the provision of quality health care. It should guarantee the timely supply of good quality, affordable health commodities. Often these systems are not functioning properly causing problems like stock outs or oversupply leading to expired products. Monitoring & Evaluation of the procurement and supply management system is required to measure the performance of all PSM activities. The information provided by M&E should feed into the decision making process and lead to prevention or correction of (upcoming) problems. 'You cannot manage what you do not measure'.
There is considerable interest in the development and use of indicators as tools in health care to monitor the quality and performance of health services. Use of these tools can assist countries in monitoring progress in programme implementation, evaluate performance objectively and revise strategies on the basis of systematic assessment. Improved M&E can contribute significantly towards better planning and management of the supply chain in order to promote efficient and sustainable access to medicines.
PSM specific M&E systems need to be implemented in the context of a global effective response to tackle the burden of disease. Countries and partners, including donor agencies can benefit from training programmes on how to use M&E tools for progress tracking and for determining their own priorities on procurement and supply management. This will depend on the organization's strengths and weaknesses in PSM.
Course objectives
* To discuss the major issues surrounding M&E of PSM systems such as accountability, continuous improvement, sharing of 'lessons learnt' and 'best practices', avoiding duplication through encouraging single M&E systems at country and regional levels;
* To provide practical tools to decision makers and staff working in public health programmes to ensure accountability, transparency and to improve their performance;
* To encourage the exchange of views and experiences between senior officers and decision makers;
* To develop M&E indicators for procurement and supply management.
* To write the outline of a plan for M&E of a PSM system for the participant's organization.
Audience
The course is especially aimed at senior health system managers and providers of technical assistance in governmental and non-governmental organizations in both developed and developing countries.
The primary target group includes all stakeholders (government, faith-based organisations, NGOs, donors) involved in implementing as well as managing programmes that involve procurement and supply management systems of health commodities.
Programme managers would benefit from using PSM indicators on a more regular basis to track their programmes for the purpose of improvement.
Donor agencies, project leaders, technical and implementing agencies can benefit from using the tools to harmonise information demands and compare programmes across different countries.
About the Instructors
The course is organized by IDA Solutions and partners.
IDA Solutions is a not-for-profit organization that specializes in pharmaceutical supply chain management in developing countries. For over 10 years, we have regularly offered courses in Managing Drug Supply in Developing Countries in close collaboration with other partners. In 2005 we added a course on Supply Chain Management of HIV/AIDS Medicines and Related Supplies.
The broad experience of IDA Solutions staff in procurement support makes this course a unique opportunity for participants to enhance their skills in monitoring and evaluation of supply systems.
Course Design
The course is highly participatory - the interchange of skills and experience among course members is essential for training activities and learning. The course contains presentations, discussions, exercises, case studies and a project. Please, be aware that strong English language skills are necessary to take part in this course.
Major topics include:
* Definition of monitoring and evaluation of procurement and supply management;
* Definition and formulation of indicators for monitoring and evaluation of procurement and supply management of health commodities;
* Methods of collecting, processing and analysing indicator data for M&E of PSM;
* Components of an M&E plan for procurement and supply management;
* Human resource management issues related to M&E activities.
Course Dates
15 - 20 March 2008
Hotel check-in: Sunday March 15th afternoon
Hotel check-out: Saturday March 21st morning
Course Fees and Costs
The total fee of €2.700 includes:
* Tuition fee (including course materials)
* Transfer to and from Amsterdam International airport (on March 15th and March 21st only)
* Hotel accommodation (single occupancy) for the duration of the course
* Three meals a day during the week
* Coffee and tea during course breaks
In addition to this fee, each participant requires an allowance to cover personal expenses.
Sponsor Information
Applicants are required to secure their own funding to cover course fee, per diem allowance, health insurance and travel expenses. Course providers do not provide funding for courses. To obtain funding, applicants should contact government or non-government agencies in their countries.
Applications
Applications and fees must be received as soon as possible and at the latest before the 15th of February 2009 in order to be guaranteed a place on the course. After this date places will be assigned on a first-come, first served basis.
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Managing Drug Supply in low and middle income countries
The Netherlands
9 - 20 March 2009
Date of arrival: March 9th
Date of departure: March 21st
Please note: this concerns an additional version. Another edition of this same training will take place in November 2009.
Course objectives
* To expose participants to modern management techniques of medicines and medical supplies' supply systems and demonstrate how they can be applied to participants own work settings.
* To provide practical tools to decision makers in essential drugs programs to improve their level of performance
* To encourage the exchange of views and experiences between senior officers and decision makers
Major topics include:
- Drug Policy and Regulation
- Selection and Quantification of Drugs
- Procurement Methods and Strategies
- Quality Assurance
- Financing Drug Supply
- Stores Management
- Inventory Control
- Distribution Strategies
- Indicator-based Assessments and Drug Management Information Systems
Course audience
The course is specially aimed at pharmacists, physicians, senior health system managers and technical assistance professionals from governmental and non-governmental organizations.
About the instructors
The course is organized and facilitated by IDA Solutions in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) technical staff.
IDA Solutions is a not-for-profit organization that specializes in pharmaceutical supply chain management in developing countries. For over 10 years, we have regularly offered courses in Managing Drug Supply in Developing Countries in close collaboration with our partners.
The broad experience of IDA Solutions staff in pharmaceutical management support and the policy leadership of the World Health Organization (WHO) in essential drug programs and quality assurance, make this course a unique opportunity for participants to enhance their knowledge and skills in managing drug supply at all levels.
Course Dates
9 - 20 March 2009
Hotel check-in: Monday March 9 afternoon
Hotel check-out: Saturday March 21 morning
Course Fees and Costs
The total fee of €3.950 includes:
* Tuition fee (including course materials)
* Transfer to and from Amsterdam International airport (on March 9 and March 21 only)
* Hotel accommodation (single occupancy) for the duration of the course
* Three meals a day
* Coffee and tea during course breaks
In addition to this fee, each participant requires an allowance to cover personal expenses.
Registration and Information
Please note that strong English language skills are necessary to take part in this course.
Space is limited. Registration is on a first-come, first served basis.
Applications and fees must be received as soon as possible and at the latest before the February 9th, 2009.
IDA Solutions-Training
training@idasolutions.org