Mwanza Research Methods Course - Monday 7 th to Friday 18th March 2016

 Introduction:

 This is a two weeks research methods course suitable for health researchers, social scientists, and students undertaking professional training (MSc, MMed, MPH, and PhD). Highly experienced researchers from the Tanzania National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) Mwanza Centre, Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit (MITU) and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) will conduct this course.

 Course Objectives:
a) To introduce methods used in health research
b) To develop expertise in the use of research methods introduced in the course
c) To enable participants to select the right methods for future research projects

Venue:
National Institute for Medical Research, Mwanza Centre, Isamilo area, Mwanza city

 Dates: Monday 7 th to Friday 18th March 2016

Course Details: The course will cover selected topics including Epidemiology, public health, statistical methods, qualitative research methods, laboratory methods, field methods, and introduction to clinical trials and research ethics. Participants will learn how to read and understand research literature. Experienced researchers, who will share their experiences with participants as well as teach the latest developments in research techniques, will deliver lectures. In addition, participants will work on practical sessions to enhance the understanding of topics and to build skills in key techniques. Discussions and group activities will be organised to facilitate participant interaction along with some special seminars on important epidemiological issues of the day.

Mode of Application: If you are interested in this course, please submit your application outlining how this course will benefit your work and career, CV and a letter of recommendation from your line manager or supervisor. This should be submitted to the following address not later than Friday 29th January 2016, 5.00pm East African Time.

The Director, 
NIMR Mwanza Centre Attention: 
Research Methods Course Coordinator 
P.O Box 1462, Mwanza, 
TANZANIA e-mail: rmcourse@mitu.or.tz

Requirements: Applicants should have at least a master degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study and either working or doing post-graduate studies in health research environment.

Course Fee: There is no tuition fee required. The course organisers will provide daily refreshments, lunch, opening and closing dinner and training materials. Participants will meet their travel and accommodation expenses.

Award: A certificate of attendance will be issued to each participant on successful completion of the training.

ONLINE POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN GLOBAL HEALTH PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Dear Friends;

I am glad to bring to you an unique combination of Supply Chain with Global health perspective.

This course is launched by Empower School of Health and Kent State University (KSU) in collaboration with other esteemed organisations like UNAIDS, Roll Back Malaria (RBM) and Red Cross (Kenya).
It is scheduled to begin from 4th January, 2016.
Course fees: US$3,500, which includes

E-tutoring and dissertation mentoring
Exam fees and dissertation evaluation
11 months of technical support on any PSM topic
Internship and live project opportunities with leading organisations for top performers
Official diploma certificate
it also provides a tablet for students
Evans Mwemezi
Pharmaceutical PSM Consultant & Translator (English,French & Swahili)
P.O.Box 71937
Dar es Salaam.Tanzania
Mob: 0754 876688/ 0715 876688

DEADLINE EXTENDED: USAID-sponsored scholarships for humanitarian logistics certification

For those of your who are interested in the USAID sponsored scholarships for the humanitarian logistics certification, please note that the application deadline has been extended to 16 January before midnight GMT

Please see the details below.

Fritz Institute and CILT (UK) are pleased to announce the USAID sponsored 2015 Scholarship Programme for the humanitarian logistics certification programme. A total of 40 full tuition scholarships will be available, 27 for the on-line courses: Certification in Humanitarian Medical Logistics Practices (MedLog) and 13 for Certification in Humanitarian Logistics (or Certification en logistiques humanitaires: the course is available in French and English).

The Certification in Humanitarian Medical Logistics Practices (MedLog) will be of particular interest and relevance for those involved in health supply chains that have a humanitarian component.

Feedback on progress from a scholarship student of Medlog

“The course material provided is outstanding and reader friendly. I am using it as one of the reference for my MS Public health degree research work…. I suggest encouraging MedLog students to adopt such option to build a resource to work more efficiently at homeland on humanitarian grounds. …. The learningmethodology is unique andinteresting.The public health pharmacists as certified Medlog can contribute a lot.”

Feedback on the programme from a graduate of Medlog:

“The reasons why I decided to enrol for the Fritz/CILT certification programme is because the programme is related to what I do daily. This programme is more practical and designed to respond to the challenges, we as field Logisticians are facing in our daily operations.

The programme has helped me to widen my knowledge on medical logistics, now I have confidence in what I do. I have used the programme to improve my supply chain management skills, now I know what I need to ensure the quality of what we deliver to our beneficiaries including lifesaving materials drugs.

I have already conducted various trainings to my colleagues on various topics. My plan is to share this knowledge as much as possible.”

Applicants for the Certification in Humanitarian Medical Logistics Practices (MedLog) must have field experience of at least one year as a humanitarian logistician, a logistician working in a health supply chain or as a medical specialist.

Please visit the Scholarship page of the Humanitarian Logistics Certification Programme [http://www.hlcertification.org/mod/page/view.php?id=121] for application forms and details, including eligibility for the scholarships.

For more information about the programmes please visit the websitewww.hlcertification.organd for enquiries please contact:scholarships@hlcertification.org

Six Sigma Green Belt Course; Dar es Salaam- Tanzania

Course: Six Sigma Green Belt Course
Date: 23rd and 24th January 2016
Time: 9am – 5.30pm
Location: Tanzania
Venue: Sapphire Hotel, Dar es Salaam
Standard Price: USD 699
Early Bird Offer: 599 USD (Valid till 25^th December, 2015)

Feel free to contact me in case of any queries. 

Evans Mwemezi
Pharmaceutical PSM Consultant & Translator (English,French & Swahili)
P.O.Box 71937
Dar es Salaam.

Tanzania
Mob: 0754 876688/ 0715 876688

E-mail: calmevans@gmail.com
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Short course SCM Capacity Development, Feb 2016 Dubai

In February, Pamela Steele Associates (PSA) and Dr Andrew Brown will be
drawing on their extensive experience in the health and humanitarian sector
to deliver three popular training courses in Dubai, U.A.E:

i.        HEALTH SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 
ii.       SUPPLY CHAIN CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT 

iii.      MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES IN HEALTH & HUMANITARIAN SUPPLY
CHAINS

PSA use dynamic interactive approaches to engage participants in learning
theory while equipping then to apply knowledge and newly developed skills
to their local context. Detailed course descriptions can be found below,
but if you require further information please do not hesitate to email us
at either calmevans@gmail.com or  info@pamsteele.co.uk. ( Remember to mention the source of the advert)

Apply now to register your interest, with payment due by the 17th January
to secure your booking.

HEALTH SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 

What is it about?

Supply chain excellence requires that all of the functions of a supply
chain work together efficiently. For example, decisions about product
selection must inform decisions about distribution modes, frequency of
delivery, and storage specification. Similarly, rational use of
pharmaceuticals is a critical for accurate quantification- which, in turn,
effects procurement planning. Any supply chain strategy must consider these
interactions and the associated trade-offs between alternative approaches.

The course structure is based on the 6 + 1 rights of a health supply chain:
the right goods, the right quantity, the right cost, the right condition,
the right place, the right time, and the right interventions.

PSA's training focuses on the higher-order skills required by supply chain
managers to understand the end-to-end requirements for a sustainable health
supply chain, rather than a narrow focus on individual activities. It is
therefore important for everyone involved in supply chain management to
have a demonstrable competence in each function.

Who should attend?

The training is targeted at people who are responsible for planning,
procuring, distributing or monitoring health programme supplies. It will be
especially of use to those with a health professional background who are
entering the health logistics and supply chain environment. Specific
positions may include:

 Procurement Officers
 Pharmacy Managers
Warehouse or Distribution Managers
Health Programme Managers
 Information Systems Managers
Staff of Central Medical Stores
Technical Assistance providers
Donors supporting commodity programmes

SUPPLY CHAIN CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

What is it about?

Supply Chain Capacity Development (SCCD) is crucial for meeting the growing
demands on aid delivery and as a key component of health system
strengthening. SCCD is a complex and costly undertaking, which requires
skills and knowledge beyond operational supply chain expertise. It is no
longer about forecasting or procurement for the next campaign, or
fire-fighting stock-outs. It is about systematically preparing for and
undertaking capacity improvements.

The course focuses on national health supply chain systems strengthening
and related theories of change. Participants learn about what makes a
supply chain functional, and how to approach supply chain capacity-building
systemically, to make the most of supply chain development activities.
Participants will also learn about the tools and techniques for embarking
on SCCD reforms within their organization, to detect early warnings of
potential stock shortages, and to manage the entire supply chain capacity
development programme cycle for successful and sustainable development.

Who should attend?

If you are seeking a good understanding of the overall SCCD process that
breaks the silo mentality, struggling to build a compelling case for your
SCCD programme or want to make informed SCCD decisions that lead to greater
SCCD programme impact- this course is for you. Specific positions that
will benefit from this course include:

   - Senior managers
   - Decision and policy-makers
   - Programme Managers
   - Supply chain professionals (logistics/supply officers) from public and
   private sectors
   - Technical Assistance providers who want to engage in meaningful SCCD
   action
   - Students who want to learn more about SCCD tools and techniques

MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES IN HEALTH & HUMANITARIAN SUPPLY CHAINS

What is it about?*

This course uses a 'plan-do-check-act'  approach to help supply chain
managers better understand the importance of systematically engaging in the
capacity development of human resources. We use a locally-grounded approach
which looks at five areas: '˜policy and planning','leadership development'
'workforce development', 'performance management and retention' and
professionalization. When applied, the strategies, tools and techniques
developed in this course will enable participants to engage in meaningful
management and long term capacity development of the human resources they
rely on to manage their supply chain.

Who should attend?

This course will be beneficial to any mid- or upper-level manager
responsible for managing human resources in health and humanitarian supply
chains, and capacity development employees from technical and multilateral
organisations who engage with governments to promote systematic development
of human resources.