Introduction: Procurement
This presentation provides an explanation of the procurement process for reproductive health commodities.
Implementation of Sexual and Reproductive Health Programs
This toolkit describes the planning and implementation of reproductive health services and programs. Resources include communication materials for behavioral change around family planning, tools specifically focused on adolescent health, and community-oriented tools.
Supply Chain Management
This toolkit describes the planning and implementation of management activities and procurement of basic health products. Supply chain management resources provide guidance to achieve the goal of delivering the right products to the right people, at the right time, and in the right amount.
Implementation of Sexual and Reproductive Health Programs for Adolescents
This toolkit describes the planning and implementation of reproductive health services and programs, specifically for adolescent populations. The resources include behavior change communication materials, tools specifically focused around adolescent health, and community-oriented tools.
Procurement
Procurement occurs following the development of a supply plan as part of the quantification process. Health systems or programs can procure commodities from international, regional, or local supply sources. Procurement should follow a specific set of rules and procedures to ensure an open and transparent process. The following resources provide an overview of the procurement process as well as guides and examples for designing and implementing a procurement plan.
Documents
Guide for Programming and Establishing Drug Acquisition Requirements in Municipal Health Districts
This guide outlines the requirements needed for effective procurement of medicines and supplies, following the processes of forecasting and quantification. The guide was created with the assistance of John Snow Inc. and the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance in Guatemala.
Manual on Procurement Processes for Health Commodities
This manual is intended for government staff responsible for procurement of medicines and health supplies at national and regional levels. The manual provides a guide for standardizing the process of purchasing medicines and health supplies.