Training
IDA Solutions provides training on all major issues related to the management of pharmaceutical supplies. Our goal is to help strengthen local knowledge so that current and future essential drugs programs can be implemented efficiently, safely, and cost effectively.
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Training in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management
For over 10 years, we have regularly offered courses in close collaboration with partners such the World Health Organization (WHO), Management Sciences for Health (MSH) and Réseau Médicaments et Développement (ReMeD). Participants typically include physicians, pharmacists, senior health system managers and technical assistance professionals from nongovernmental and governmental organizations. Courses are taught in English or French.
Tailor-made Courses
We also offer tailor-made courses on specific topics as requested. Examples may include:
- Tailor-made programs in the field, e.g. our newly added Lusophone courses (see below)
- Capacity building on specific supply chain management aspects
- Assistance in the registration, production and distribution of orphan drugs
- Lecturing at international seminars
- Training of procurement staff and introduction to pre-qualification and limited international competitive bidding
Agenda Courses 2008
Managing Drug Supply in Developing Countries
In cooperation with WHO
This course covers the complete Drug Management Cycle. Course objectives: to expose participants to modern management techniques of drug supply systems and to teach them how to apply them to their own specific situation - 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.
Dates & Location 2008
June 23 - July 5 - The Netherlands - French version
October 6 – October 18 - The Netherlands - English version
Supply Chain Management of HIV/AIDS Medicines and Supplies
In cooperation with WHO
The course covers the Drug Management Cycle with emphasis on HIV/AIDS Project/Program management Course objectives: to expose participants to issues specific to planning the procurement and distribution of ARVs - provide program managers with skills in program planning and management - teach participants 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.
Dates & Location 2008
November 24 - December 6 – The Netherlands - French version
South-Africa - English version. Please consult AA4A at www.aa4a.co.za
In-country – Lusophone version*
* The programming of this course is still in progress and will depend on your interest. Please let us know if you are interested by sending an e-mail to training@idasolutions.org
Monitoring and Evaluation of Antiretroviral Procurement and Supply Management Systems
In cooperation with WHO
Course objectives: to discuss the major issues surrounding M&E of ART-PSM systems such as accountability, continuous improvement, sharing of “lessons learnt” and “best practices” – to avoid duplication through encouraging single M&E systems at country and regional levels - to provide practical tools to decision makers and staff working in HIV/AIDS programs to ensure accountability and to improve their level of performance - to encourage the exchange of views and experiences between senior officers and decision makers.
Dates & Location 2008
March 9 – March 15 – English version
May 18 – May 24 - French version
In-country – Lusophone version*
* The programming of this course is still in progress and will depend on your interest. Please let us know if you are interested by sending an e-mail to training@idasolutions.org
Please note that all dates are subject to change. Please check our website for the most updated information: www.idasolutions.org
ARV Access for Africa (AA4A) training
Mission
To provide pharmaceutical management skills and increasing local capacity for public health care initiatives to ensure access to quality health care services in low and middle income countries.
What ARV Access for Africa Pty Ltd stands for
ARV Access for Africa situated in Pretoria, South Africa a subsidiary of IDA Solutions in the Netherlands, was created to manage the three synergistic components namely: ARV buffer stock, provision of training in Supply Chain Management of HIV & AIDS medicines and supplies and provision of Capacity Building to national drug supply organisations in developing countries.
ARV Access for Africa also offers consultancy in the areas of pharmaceutical supply management to the non-profit sector.
Our clients
Customers of ARV Access for Africa Pty Ltd include drug regulating authorities, Ministries of Health, medical stores, international donor organisations, hospitals, wholesale organisations, suppliers and pharmaceutical companies wanting to support the mission of ARV Access for Africa Pty Ltd.
AA4A Agenda Courses 2008
Warehouse Operations Management
28 January – 22 February 2008
05 May – 30 May 2008
23 June – 18 July 2008
28 July – 22 August 2008
15 September – 10 October 2008
20 October – 14 November 2008
Supply Chain Management of HIV and AIDS Medicines & Supplies
05 May – 16 May 2008
(this training is also mentioned above)
Please also check our website: www.aa4a.co.za