conditions as well as several high-profile thefts of drugs from central stores; this is partly a result of the limited resources available to the NPPU team to improve warehouse conditions and physical security. Recommendations: Location of central storage: A national warehouse for the public system is planned under the Global Fund (GF) Health Systems Strengthening grant, provided the MoHS meets certain conditions related to the release of that funding (See Annex E). In the interim period before the warehouse is constructed, leased warehouse space will be used, stock should be consolidated to the extent possible to eliminate any unnecessary and costly leased space. The Task Force strongly recommends that the NMSA staff Picking and packing at the central level: continue to pick and pack for PHUs at the central warehouse to continue to benefit from the advantages listed above. The use of identifiable, NMSA-branded tape in the sealing of packages should continue. Stock Management and Security: NMSA should adhere to international best practice for warehouse management. The Task Force recommends that NMSA develop warehouse management SOPs that can be reviewed by technical experts, including individuals with private sector experience and the Board member selected for PSM expertise. The Board will be required to approve these SOPs before adoption. These SOPs should include but not be limited to guidance on the receipt and storage of goods, proper inventory management practices, temperature control, stock security and other operational matters. Way Forward: Short Term: January-June 2017 Activity Responsible Proposed End Date 1 Rationalize FHC stocks into more limited NPPU Caretaker Team and March 31, 2017 leased space CHAI 2 Improve security in leased space where NPPU Caretaker Team 31, 2017 possible given currently available resources 3 Support MoHS and consultant on the NMSA Management Team Ongoing - monthly ongoing process to construct new central warehouse 4 Hire warehouse NMSA Management Team / June 30, 2017 Operations Director 5 Prepare warehouse SOPs based on NMSA Operations Team June 30, 2017 international best practice 6 Develop annual plan for warehousing NMSA Operations Team June 30, 2017 Medium Term: July December 2017 – 7 Validate warehouse SOPs and annual NMSA July 31, 2017 plan based on input from technical experts 8 Assume responsibility for FHC stocks NMSA Management Team July 31, 2017 and leased warehouse space under government control
conditions as well as several high-profile thefts of drugs from central stores; this is partly a result of the limited resources available to the NPPU team to improve warehouse conditions and physical security. Recommendations: Location of central storage: A national warehouse for the public system is planned under the Global Fund (GF) Health Systems Strengthening grant, provided the MoHS meets certain conditions related to the release of that funding (See Annex E). In the interim period before the warehouse is constructed, leased warehouse space will be used, stock should be consolidated to the extent possible to eliminate any unnecessary and costly leased space. Picking and packing at the central level: The Task Force strongly recommends that the NMSA staff continue to pick and pack for PHUs at the central warehouse to continue to benefit from the advantages listed above. The use of identifiable, NMSA-branded tape in the sealing of packages should continue. Stock Management and Security: NMSA should adhere to international best practice for warehouse management. The Task Force recommends that NMSA develop warehouse management SOPs that can be reviewed by technical experts, including individuals with private sector experience and the Board member selected for PSM expertise. The Board will be required to approve these SOPs before adoption. These SOPs should include but not be limited to guidance on the receipt and storage of goods, proper inventory management practices, temperature control, stock security and other operational matters. Way Forward: Short Term: January-June 2017 Activity Responsible Proposed End Date 1 Rationalize FHC stocks into more limited leased space NPPU Caretaker Team and CHAI March 31, 2017 2 Improve security in leased space where possible given currently available resources NPPU Caretaker Team 31, 2017 3 Support MoHS and consultant on the ongoing process to construct new central warehouse NMSA Management Team Ongoing - monthly 4 Hire warehouse NMSA Management Team / Operations Director June 30, 2017 5 Prepare warehouse SOPs based on international best practice NMSA Operations Team June 30, 2017 6 Develop annual plan for warehousing NMSA Operations Team June 30, 2017 Medium Term: July – December 2017 7 Validate warehouse SOPs and annual plan based on input from technical experts NMSA July 31, 2017 8 Assume responsibility for FHC stocks and leased warehouse space under government control NMSA Management Team July 31, 2017
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