Course Overview
The course on Effective Procurement of Reproductive Health Products aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of participants in the procurement process specifically related to reproductive health products. The effective procurement of these products is critical to ensuring access to quality reproductive health services, including contraceptives, family planning commodities, maternal health supplies, and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention and treatment items.
This course provides participants with an understanding of the key concepts, strategies, and best practices involved in the procurement of reproductive health products. Participants will learn about the procurement cycle, market analysis, supplier selection, contract management, quality assurance, and monitoring of procurement processes. The course will also address the unique challenges and considerations associated with the procurement of reproductive health products.
Key Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Reproductive Health Procurement: Understanding the importance of effective procurement in ensuring access to reproductive health products, and the role of procurement in supporting reproductive health programs.
- Procurement Planning: Developing procurement plans based on the specific needs and requirements of reproductive health programs, including forecasting demand, budgeting, and prioritization.
- Market Analysis: Assessing the market for reproductive health products, analyzing supply and demand dynamics, identifying potential suppliers, and evaluating market trends and pricing.
- Supplier Selection and Evaluation: Criteria and processes for selecting suppliers of reproductive health products, conducting supplier evaluations, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Procurement Methods: Exploring different procurement methods and approaches, including competitive bidding, requests for proposals (RFPs), framework agreements, and strategic sourcing.
- Contract Management: Understanding contract negotiation, drafting and management for the procurement of reproductive health products, including terms and conditions, performance monitoring, and dispute resolution.
- Quality Assurance: Ensuring the quality and safety of reproductive health products through quality control mechanisms, product testing, regulatory compliance, and post-procurement quality monitoring.
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Integrating procurement with supply chain management, including inventory management, warehousing, distribution, and last-mile delivery of reproductive health products.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Establishing systems to monitor and evaluate procurement processes, performance indicators, and supplier performance, and using feedback to improve procurement practices.
- Ethical Considerations: Addressing ethical issues related to procurement, such as transparency, accountability, avoiding conflicts of interest, and promoting fair and equitable procurement practices.
Target Audience:
The course is designed for professionals involved in the procurement and supply chain management of reproductive health products. This includes procurement officers, supply chain managers, program managers, public health practitioners, pharmacists, and other professionals working in the reproductive health sector.
By the end of the course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of the principles and best practices in the procurement of reproductive health products. They will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively plan, implement, and manage procurement processes, ensuring the timely and cost-effective availability of quality reproductive health products for improved reproductive health outcomes.