Incorporating pharmaceutical supply management modules in the pre-service curriculum of the BPharm program, of the University of Namibia, School of Pharmacy

Mazibuko, Greatjoy; Sagwa, Evans; Kagoya, Harriet Rachel; Kibuule, Dan; Rennie, Timothy; Mavere, Tukai; Ghoneim, Reem; Mabirizi, David; Naikaku, Ester; Niaz, Qamar; Lates, Jennie

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“…The current study's finding disagrees with earlier work [17] that reported the institutionalization of pre-service training in the schools of Pharmacy, Laboratory Sciences, and Health Technology as a means of addressing the supply chain competencies gap. Pre-service education allows students to develop their competencies in the supply chain, reducing the need for future investments in expensive in-service training [23]. Pre-service training is an effective way of introducing principles and practices of health commodities supply chain management [19].…”

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Assessment of Progress in Capacity Building of HIV/AIDS Supply Chain Workforce in Nigeria

Aguora¹

2021

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This Study On Assessment Of Progress In Capacity Building Of HIV/AIDS Supply Chain Workforce In Nigeria Included Research Objectives, Questions, And Hypothesis. A Pre-Tested Self-Completion Structured Questionnaire Was Administered To Participants (422) With A Response Rate Of 396 (93.8%). The Reliability Statistics Showed The Questionnaire Is Less Reliable (Α = 0.237). Notable Progress Includes Donor Agencies Interventions Contributing Considerably To Capacity Building Of Government Personnel And Adequate Capacity At The National Level 396 (100.0), The Institutionalization Of Capacity Development At All Levels Through National Product Supply Chain Management Programme, Procurement And Supply Management Technical Working Groups, And Logistics Management Coordinating Unit 292 (73.7) And Demonstrable Capacity In Key Supply Chain Functions 259 (65.4). The Study Revealed Substantial Progress In Capacity Building Of The HIV/AIDS Supply Chain Workforce, Evident With The Institutionalization Of Capacity Building And Demonstrable Capacity In The Key Supply Chain Functions. More So, Master Trainers From The Government Are Not Always Part Of The Facilitators And Involved In Capacity Building, Needs Assessment Does Not Always Precede Capacity Building, The Inadequate Pool Of Master Trainers, Fellowship Training Program Is Not Recognized, And Pre-Service Training Has Not Been Institutionalized. Chi-Square Statistics Revealed That The Extent Of Progress In Capacity Building Is A Significant Factor Of HIV/AIDS Supply Chain Workforce Capacity (P<0.05). There Is A Need To Develop Manuals, Policies, And Procedures To Ensure Sustained Progress In Capacity Building, Needs Assessment Precedes Capacity Building, More Training Conducted To Ensure An Adequate Pool Of Master Trainers In The Public Sector And Their Participation In Future Capacity Building Interventions.

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Assessment of Progress in Capacity Building of HIV/AIDS Supply Chain Workforce in Nigeria

Aguora¹

2021

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“…To increase the number of qualified pharmaceutical professionals, the program supported two major pre-service activities: the development of a local Bachelor of Pharmacy (B Pharm) degree [ 25 ], and revamping accompanying training curricula and supporting the training efforts of the National Health Training Centre (Fig. 1 ) [ 26 ]. By 2014, the number of enrolled B Pharm students increased to 107, and the first 14 graduated received their B Pharm degree in 2015.…”

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Individual capacity-building approaches in a global pharmaceutical systems strengthening program: a selected review

Konduri

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J of Pharm Policy and Pract

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BackgroundMedicines use related challenges such as inadequate adherence, high levels of antimicrobial resistance and preventable adverse drug reactions have underscored the need to incorporate pharmaceutical services to help achieve desired treatment outcomes, and protect patients from inappropriate use of medicines. This situation is further constrained by insufficient numbers of pharmaceutical personnel and inappropriate skill mix. Studies have addressed individual capacity building approaches of logistics, supply chain or disease specific interventions but few have documented those involving such pharmacy assistants/professionals, or health workers/professionals charged with improving access and provision of pharmaceutical services. We examined how different training modalities have been employed and adapted to meet country-specific context and needs by a global pharmaceutical systems strengthening program in collaboration with a country’s Ministry of Health and local stakeholders.MethodsStructured, content analysis of training approaches from twelve selected countries and a survey among conveniently selected trainees in Bangladesh and Ethiopia.ResultsCase-based learning, practice and feedback, and repetitive interventions such as post-training action plan, supportive supervision and mentoring approaches are effective, evidence-based training techniques. In Ethiopia and Bangladesh, over 94% of respondents indicated that they have improved or developed skills or competencies as a result of the program’s training activities. Supportive supervision structures and mentorship have been institutionalized with appropriate management structures. National authorities have been sensitized to secure funding from domestic resources or from the global fund grants for post-training follow-up initiatives. The Pharmaceutical Leadership Development Program is an effective, case-based training modality that motivates staff to develop quality-improvement interventions and solve specific challenges. Peer-to-peer learning mechanisms than traditional didactic methods was a preferred intervention among high level government officials both within country and between countries.ConclusionInterventions must involve local institutions in the design and delivery of content for both pre-service and in-service training as well as web-based methods where feasible. Such efforts would meet the changing demand in the pharmaceutical system, and promote the ownership of the human capacity development interventions. The cost-effective partnership with universities demonstrate that competency based pre-service training will prepare the future pharmaceutical workforce with a critical foundation of knowledge and skills required to meet the growing demand for patient-centered pharmaceutical services in resource-constrained countries.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s40545-017-0104-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…The aim of the Diploma in Pharmacy programme was to strengthen pharmaceutical technical skills in Namibia that are not adequately catered for by the pharmacist and pharmacist's assistant (UNAM, 2019). The programme was particularly designed to address the development of technical skills in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry and the provision of pharmaceutical care services in both primary and secondary healthcare settings to meet Namibia's healthcare needs (Mazibuko et al, 2014;Rennie et al, 2019). The Diploma in Pharmacy programme provides a bridging platform under which pharmacist's assistant certificate holders can reach their full potential in their pharmacy careers, through continuous education, so they can continue to work and earn a salary to support their families, while upgrading their knowledge and skills.…”

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COVID-19 resilient pharmacy education: A grassroots work-integrated programme to strengthen the pharmaceutical workforce in Namibia

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to suspension of pharmacy education in resource-limited settings, negatively impacting pharmaceutical workforce outputs. Aims: To identify the elements of a COVID-19 resilient pharmacy education programme in Namibia and its grassroots impact on the pharmaceutical workforce and systems strengthening. Methods: An evaluation of COVID-19 resilience of the Diploma in Pharmacy programme in Namibia. Data on elements for resilience and outcomes were collected; qualitative and quantitative data were analysed descriptively. Results: The evaluation identified ten key elements for successful implementation of a COVID-19 resilient pharmacy education programme. The integration of quality improvement projects in the workplace strengthened pharmaceutical systems and workforce capacity in areas of rational medicine use and supply management of medicines. Conclusions: Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted pharmacy education, this paper presents ten elements that, when implemented, may improve the resilience and minimise unforeseen academic interruptions during pandemics.

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Incorporating pharmaceutical supply management modules in the pre-service curriculum of the BPharm program, of the University of Namibia, School of Pharmacy

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Assessment of Progress in Capacity Building of HIV/AIDS Supply Chain Workforce in Nigeria

Assessment of Progress in Capacity Building of HIV/AIDS Supply Chain Workforce in Nigeria

Individual capacity-building approaches in a global pharmaceutical systems strengthening program: a selected review

COVID-19 resilient pharmacy education: A grassroots work-integrated programme to strengthen the pharmaceutical workforce in Namibia

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