Training Course in
Procurement and Quantification Management of Medicines and Medical supplies
The Netherlands
14-19 June, 2009
Date of arrival: June 14
Date of departure: June 20
For a copy of the application form or more information, please contact us at:
I+solutions
Training Department
training@iplussolutions.org <mailto:training@iplussolutions.org>
Tel: +31 348 489630
Direct line: +31 348 489643/646
Fax: +31 348 489659
Course objectives
Today, there are many challenges presented by the increasing number of stakeholders in the health sector especially in developing countries. These challenges range from different funding mechanism to reporting requirements, and influence the quantification and subsequent procurement of medicines and medical supplies. This course addresses the major challenges faced during quantification and procurement and aims at building participants’ capacity to manage the quantification and procurement processes in a multi-stakeholder environment.
Target Audience
The course targets those responsible for the quantification and procurement components of the supply chain especially, pharmacists and pharmaceutical buyers, physicians, senior health system managers and technical assistance professionals from governmental and non-governmental organizations. Those managing Drug Supply Organizations (DSO) and Hospitals will benefit from the course. The course will also benefit previous participants of the Drug Supply Management (DSM) and Long distance Supply and Warehouse Management (SWM) courses.
The course covers the following modules
• Overview of procurement and procurement planning
• Procurement Methods and supplier selection
• Overview of quantification for medicines and medical supplies
• Quantification and procurement in emergencies
• Financing mechanisms, cost saving through efficient quantification and procurement
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) for procurement and quantification
• Monitoring and evaluation of the procurement and quantification processes
• Practical activity – Individual/group quantification and procurement improvement project
• Field visit
Location and Accommodation
The course will take place in the Netherlands. Hotel accommodations, educational and recreation excursions, as well as a transfer from and to the airport are included in the course fee.
Course Dates
14 - 19 June 2009
Hotel check-in: Sunday June 14th afternoon
Hotel check-out: Saturday June 20th 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 June 14th and June 20th 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.
Applications
Applications and fees must be received as soon as possible and at the latest before the 14th of May 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.
For a copy of the application form or more information, please contact us at:
I+solutions
Training Department
training@iplussolutions.org
Tel: +31 348 489630
Direct line: +31 348 489643/646
Fax: +31 348 489659
Fees are due at the time the application is submitted.
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.