Supply chain management in healthcare course

This short course by The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute will address many problems related to healthcare quality and safety are the consequences of poorly managed medicines and medical supplies. This course introduces all elements of the supply chain cycle for medicines and other health commodities, including selection of medicines, procurement, distribution and use. Central to this is the management of the whole supply chain system, which comprises quality assurance, human resources, financing, relevant policies and regulations, and monitoring and evaluation. The course emphasizes the importance of integrating supply chain activities into overall health system management.

The course consists of 10 weeks of self-paced learning and one hybrid, face-to-face week (at Swiss TPH, Kreuzstrasse 2, Allschwil, and online).

Members of the Swiss Biotech Association benefit from reduced course fees, the same fees as for MBA International Health Management students.