United Arab Emirates: Supply Chain Capacity Development

What is the course 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 this course?

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

Course Objective

The objective of this course is increase participants’ understanding of how to systemically approach the capacity development of health and humanitarian supply chains in the context of broader health system strengthening approaches.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the distinction between technical assistance and capacity development and learn to apply common SCCD terminology
• Discover what key enablers make supply chains functional, and how to approach SCCD from a systemic perspective to make the most of investments
• Acquire a winning mind-set for embarking on SCCD reforms, and learn to proactively detect the early warning signs of failing SCCD programmes
• Understand how to manage the entire SCCD programme cycle for successful and sustainable development outcomes

Price

GBP £2,250

This is a residential course and the registration fee includes five days of training, six nights of accommodation (Saturday to Thursday), all meals, refreshments, training materials and stationery.

Individuals who are funding their own study may be eligible for a discount.

For more information and to book your place on the course, please visit http://www.pamsteele.co.uk/courses/supply-chain-capacity-development-sccd-dubai-2016/ or email info@pamsteele.co.uk