Annual Programme of Work 2005 - Ministry of Health
Annual Programme of Work 2005 - Ministry of Health
Annual Programme of Work 2005 - Ministry of Health
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• Quarterly and annual financial statements produced with focus on strategic analysis<br />
and key trends.<br />
Procurement<br />
In the year 2004, the health sector made substantial progress in the development <strong>of</strong><br />
procurement capacity both at the central and peripheral levels. There has been a revision<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Procurement procedure manual and standard bidding documents to reflect current<br />
internationally accepted procurement practices. Despite the progress made, procurement<br />
planning poor and BMCs do not always adhere to guidelines in the procedure manual.<br />
The focus for <strong>2005</strong> will be to continue strengthening systems for procurement through<br />
development <strong>of</strong> core procurement competencies and capacity building at all levels.<br />
Procurement <strong>of</strong> works in the health sector will also be streamlined and management <strong>of</strong><br />
the Central Medical Stores and distribution will be strengthened. The activities in <strong>2005</strong><br />
will be guided by the Public Procurement Law in Ghana (Act 663) and WTO TRIPS<br />
safeguards on access to medicines.<br />
The priority activities would include:<br />
• Develop Implementation guidelines for revised Procurement Procedure Manual<br />
• Review <strong>of</strong> Procurement Training to modify the contents, target and mode <strong>of</strong> delivery<br />
to ensure effectiveness<br />
• Monitor performance <strong>of</strong> procurement <strong>of</strong>ficers trained and appointed in 2003, and also<br />
organize training sessions to upgrade their skills in the use <strong>of</strong> revised Procurement<br />
Procedure Manual<br />
• Develop and implement Procurement guidelines for medical equipment, service and<br />
civil works.<br />
• Manage the Procurement Portfolio for <strong>2005</strong> and develop the procurement plan for<br />
2006.<br />
• Put in place reliable Data Management Systems<br />
• Implement sound Financial Management procedures<br />
• Finalize revision, launch and disseminate the STG and EDL<br />
• Develop Implementation Guidelines for revised National Drug Policy.<br />
• Launch and disseminate revised National Drug Policy<br />
• Intensify training in Rational Drug Use (RDU)<br />
• Build capacity in the health system to deal with flexibilities under TRIPS<br />
Expected Outputs/Results<br />
• Implementation guidelines for Procurement Procedure manual developed<br />
• Data Management Systems in place<br />
• STG and EDL finalized and disseminated<br />
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