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Patricia Bobo1, George Bray2, Kevin Etter3
1Ministry of Health, Lusaka, Zambia.
Global Health, Science and Practice
|September 11, 2024
Summary
Professionalizing health supply chain management (HSCM) is crucial for improving health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. The Strategic Training Executive Program (STEP) has been adapted and delivered globally to build HSCM professional capacity.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Systems Strengthening
- Supply Chain Management
Background:
- Health supply chain management (HSCM) is not widely recognized as a profession in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
- Professionalization of HSCM is vital for improving health outcomes and ensuring access to health commodities.
- Existing leadership gaps in HSCM necessitate targeted training interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the evolution of the Strategic Training Executive Program (STEP) into its second generation (STEP 2.0).
- To illustrate how diverse organizations collaborated to redesign and sustain an essential training program during a global health emergency.
- To highlight the importance of professionalizing HSCM workforces in LMICs.
Main Methods:
- Case study approach detailing the design and revision process of the STEP program.
- Focus on adaptability, scalability, and relevance for LMICs.
- Collaboration among diverse organizations during a global lockdown and health emergency.
Main Results:
- The STEP program has been delivered in 30 countries, training over 600 health supply chain professionals.
- STEP 2.0 represents a rigorous revision aimed at enhancing program effectiveness and applicability.
- The collaborative redesign process demonstrated innovative approaches to program development during a crisis.
Conclusions:
- The professionalization of HSCM is a critical pathway to strengthening health systems and improving health outcomes.
- STEP 2.0 offers a scalable and adaptable model for building capacity in health supply chain workforces.
- Sustained efforts and collaborative partnerships are essential for advancing HSCM professionalization, particularly in post-pandemic contexts.
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