E-DRUG: Training course: Supply Chain Management HIV/AIDS Medicines & Supplies
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.
Training course in "Supply Chain Management of HIV/AIDS Medicines &
Supplies"
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Dates: 22 May - 4 June, 2005 and 17 July - 30 July, 2005
IDA Solutions provides procurement agency services and offers
consultancy and training on topics related to the various aspects 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 program. "ARV" is understood to entail
antiretrovirals, diagnostic equipment (including test kits) and the
accompanying lab supplies (reagents).
Course objectives
Expose participants to issues specific to planning the procurement 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 between senior decision-makers.
Course design
The course will last for 10 days and will be conducted in English. It
will consist of presentations, discussions, and group activities. The
course will be highly participatory - the interchange of skills and
experience among course members is essential 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 International 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 government 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
Phone: +31 (0) 20 4037185
Fax: +31 (0) 20 4031854
E-mail: ARVSolutions-Africa@ida.nl