EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICAN
MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
(ESAMI)
In Partnership with
ANNOUCES THE
STRENGTHENING SUPPPLY CHAINS THROUGH MONITORING AND
EVALUATION COURSE
COURSE GOAL
The logistics systems countries use aims to ensure clients and providers with continuous access
to health commodities. Monitoring and evaluating (M & E) a logistics system verifies how well
health logistics systems provide the right commodities in the right quantities and condition to the
right facility at the right time cost effectively. Effective monitoring and evaluations activities
produces results that can be used for continuous improvements in both system-wide and
individual programme performance by regularly collecting and analyzing relevant data to provide
accurate information for decision making. The M&E entails understanding the tools to use to
collect data, what indicators should be used to measure progress towards program goals and
objectives, and how to use monitoring and evaluation results to advocate for system
improvement .The M& E results , effectively utilized , can help facilitate health facilities to
ascertain strengths or weakness of the logistics system performance, The results can also be
used to enhance the stakeholders’ confidence in the logistics system since reporting of results
improves the overall accountability .
The goals of this course are threefold:
1. Increase knowledge and understanding of how monitoring and evaluation processes
can strengthen logistics system performance through the use of evidence based
decision making, and ultimately contribute to commodity security.
2. Strengthen participants’ abilities to determine appropriate M&E indicators for logistics
management; choose and utilize different tools to collect and analyze both data collected
through routine reports and data collected through periodic surveys;
3. Develop and implement M&E plans; advocate for the use of M&E data and information to
improve system performance.
AREAS OF LEARNING
Participants will engage in a range of activities, including case studies, demonstrations, and exercises
which will provide participants with the opportunity to increase and apply their knowledge and
skills in topics such as:
1. Relating basic monitoring and evaluation concepts to supply chain management
2. Linking program goals to monitoring and evaluation activities and ongoing system
improvement
3. Selecting and developing appropriate indicators for various logistics functions, such as
forecasting, distribution, and product availability
4. Monitoring and evaluation methods and tools for periodic and data collection
5. Developing a strategy and plan for monitoring and evaluating logistics activities
6. Using M&E results to advocate for system improvements
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Individuals who have completed a basic health logistics course at the national or international level, in
the public or private sectors may find this course relevant. This course is particularly relevant for mid to
senior level staff who are responsible for monitoring, evaluating, planning and implementing activities
to strengthen the supply chain of family planning, AIDS prevention and treatment or other health
commodity logistics systems at the national level, particularly in regard to monitoring and
evaluating logistics system performance.
The course would be helpful to those who:
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Plan, conduct, and assist with monitoring and evaluation studies of logistics systems
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Develop or assist with the development of M&E study protocols and instruments
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Participate in or oversee the collection of data to monitor logistics activities
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Analyze and interpret logistics data
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Provides and/or uses information for planning and managing programs.
FACILITATORS
ESAMI consultants with excellent understanding of the local environment will team-up
with USAID | DELIVER PROJECT facilitators who have knowledge and experience in
monitoring and evaluating logistics systems and supply chain management. These
facilitators have considerable knowledge of M&E, and first-hand experience assessing
and designing country-specific logistics systems.
VISAS
Visa requirements will depend on the participant’s country of origin. Please contact your
local Tanzanian Embassy for more information.
COST
Participants will be required to pay US$1,500 to cover tuition & training materials only.
BOARD AND LODGING
ESAMI has compass accommodation facilities equipped with telephone extensions
connected to each room and also TV sets where participants could watch news from
international channels like CNN, BBC, SKY and entertainment channels. Full board and
lodging fees per day per person is US $45 only.
Alternatively, there are several hotels in Arusha town offering low to high class services
where course participants can choose to lodge. Hotel contact details can be provided on
request. The average distance between ESAMI and Arusha is about 25 minutes by
public transport and 15 minutes by taxi.
Course applicants who wish to stay at the ESAMI facility MUST indicate they would like
to stay at the facility in the application form. Those preferring alternative
accommodation should also indicate in the application forms.
DATES AND LOCATION
The course will be conducted from 24th to 31st August, 2011 at ESAMI Head Quarters
in Arusha, Tanzania. Participants should plan to arrive at least one day before the course
begins.
HOW TO APPLY
Prospective participants should apply by completing the attached application form
and/or be nominated by their sponsors using the same. Duly completed forms should
be forwarded to any one of the addresses below. Admission of applicants to the course
closes at least three weeks before the date of course commencement.
Contact Addresses
ESAMI HEADQUARTERS:
P.O. Box 3030, Arusha, Tanzania
Tel: +255 27 250 833/5/7/8
Fax: + 255 27 250 8285
E-mail: esamihq@esamihq.ac.tz
E-mail: mbd@esamihq.ac.tz
ESAMI – DAR ES SALAAM
Country Coordinator
3rd Floor, NIC Investment House
P.O. Box 22290, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tel: +255 22 211 2670/ +255 22 2135046
Fax: +255 22 211 3686
E-mail: esami@raha.com
ESAMI - NAIROBI
Country Coordinator
4th Floor, International House
Mama Ngina Street
P.O. Box 56628-00200, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 20 253 759/ +254 20 252 936
Telefax: +254 20 248 814
E-mail: esami@esami.or.ke
ESAMI – KAMPALA
Country Coordinator
2ND Floor, EADB Building
P.O. Box 824, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 41 4 254 222 / +256 41 4 343 397
Telefax: +256 41 4 232 168
E-mail: esamiug@africaonline.co.ug
ESAMI - LUSAKA
Country Coordinator
Superannuation House, Ben Bella Road
P.O. Box 32132,
Lusaka, Zambia
Tel: +260 1 222937
Telefax: +260 1 222968
E-mail: esamilus@zamnet.zm
ESAMI - WINDHOEK
Country Coordinator
Corner Nelson Mandela/Sam Nujoma Drive
HIDAS Centre
P.O. Box 1836,
Windhoek 9000, Namibia
Tel: +264 61 236 965/6
Telefax: +264 61 249 822
E-mail: esamiwhk@mweb.com.na
ESAMI - HARARE
Country Coordinator
No. 6 Bantry Road, Alexandra Park
P.O. Box 2627,
Harare, Zimbabwe
Tel/Fax: +263 4 745607
E-mail: esamihre@africaonline.co.zw
ESAMI - LILONGWE
Country Coordinator
1st Floor, Development House
P.O. Box 31127,
Lilongwe 3, Malawi
Tel: +265 1 774 423 / +265 1 770 253
Telefax: +265 1 770 957
E-mail: esamimw@malawi.net
ESAMI MAPUTO
Country Coordinator
No. 657 Floor No. 1 Avenida Julius Nyerere
P.O. Box 2077,
Maputo, Mozambique
Telefax: + 258 1 487375
E-mail: esami@emilmoz.com
ESAMI – MBABANE
Country Coordinator
3RD Floor, Lilunga House, Gilfillan Street
P.O. Box 4234,
Mbabane, Swaziland
Tel: +268 40 4 8494
Telefax: +268 40 4 8495
E-mail: esamimba@realnet.co.sz