Public Procurement For Health

Programme Venue(s)

Public procurement is a critical function in health systems, accounting for a
significant share of public expenditure on medicines, medical supplies,
infrastructure, and health services. Inefficiencies in procurement systems
such as delays, weak supplier management, non-compliance, fraud risks,
and poor contract management can severely affect the availability and
quality of healthcare services

Learning Duration

• Start: November 23, 2026
• End: November 23, 2026
• Venue: Arusha-Tanzania
• Duration: 1 week

Objectives

• Understand the principles, legal frameworks, and policies governing
  public procurement in the health sector.
• Apply procurement planning tools for health commodities, equipment,
  and services.
• Manage tendering, bidding, evaluation, and contract award processes
  effectively.
• Strengthen supplier and vendor management systems in health
  procurement.
• Monitor procurement performance to ensure efficiency, transparency,
  and compliance.
• Apply value-for-money principles in procurement decisions.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks, fraud, and corruption
  vulnerabilities
• Improve procurement documentation, reporting, and audit compliance.

Structure

• Foundations of Public Procurement in Health
• Procurement Planning and Needs Assessment
• Tendering, Evaluation, and Contracting
• Contract and Supplier Management
• Procurement Performance, Risk, and Value for Money

Learning Outcomes

• Understand procurement systems in the health sector
• Gain practical skills in procurement planning and execution
• Improve capacity to manage tenders and contracts
• Strengthen supplier and performance monitoring systems
• Apply value-for-money principles in procurement decisions
• Reduce procurement inefficiencies and risks in their institutions

Fees Structure

USD 750 per participant