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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.