Public Procurement For Health
Statement of Need
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.
Who Attends
- 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 effeciency, 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.
How participants will benefit
- 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
Topics Include
- 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
USD 750 per participant