Training
The CMCOMMS Medical Logistics Practitioner Training Program is a practical competence-based continuous professional development program covering the disciplines of Medical, Logistics, and Good Practices.
The program is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills they need to handle medical cargo throughout the supply chain in line with Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GDP), thereby building quality into the product.
The program covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Medical products and their properties
- Pharmaceutical supply chain management
- GDP principles and requirements
- Warehousing and transportation of medical products
- Quality management systems for medical logistics
- Risk management in medical logistics
The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops, and practical exercises. Participants are also required to complete a project on a real-world medical logistics challenge.
The CMCOMMS Medical Logistics Practitioner Training Program has been accredited by the Professional Certification Board of Zimbabwe (PCZ). This means that participants who successfully complete the program will be awarded a PCZ-accredited certificate.
Activities to date
The CMCOMMS Medical Logistics Practitioner Training Program has been running since 2019. To date, the program has trained more than 1000 participants from a variety of organizations, including the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), Natpharm, UNICEF, UNDP, WFP, and UNFPA.
In 2022, CMCOMMS hosted more than 20 webinars on medical logistics topics with global presenters, including Prof Andrew Brown, Sanjay Saha – Bee Skilled Global, and Griet Samyn – I+academy.
Benefits of the CMCOMMS Medical Logistics Practitioner Training Program
The CMCOMMS Medical Logistics Practitioner Training Program offers a number of benefits to participants, including:
- Improved knowledge and skills in medical logistics
- Increased understanding of GDP requirements
- Enhanced ability to handle medical cargo safely and effectively
- Reduced risk of quality problems with medical products
- Improved job prospects and career advancement opportunities
Who should attend the CMCOMMS Medical Logistics Practitioner Training Program?
The CMCOMMS Medical Logistics Practitioner Training Program is ideal for anyone who works in the pharmaceutical supply chain, including:
- Pharmaceutical company staff
- Logistics providers
- Healthcare professionals
- Government officials
- Regulatory auditors
- Quality assurance professionals
How to enroll in the CMCOMMS Medical Logistics Practitioner Training Program
To enroll in the CMCOMMS Medical Logistics Practitioner Training Program, please visit the CMCOMMS website or contact CMCOMMS directly.
Conclusion
The CMCOMMS Medical Logistics Practitioner Training Program is a valuable resource for anyone who works in the pharmaceutical supply chain. The program provides participants with the knowledge and skills they need to handle medical cargo safely and effectively, in line with GDP requirements.
To be a global leader in supply chain quality assurance, empowering disadvantaged communities to access affordable and high-quality healthcare.
We partner with organizations to strengthen their supply chains, ensuring the quality and integrity of pharmaceutical products, and building their capacity to deliver essential healthcare to underserved populations.
- Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards in all our dealings.
- Empowerment: We believe in enabling communities to achieve self-sufficiency and resilience.
- Quality: We are committed to delivering exceptional quality in our services and solutions.
- Innovation: We continuously seek new and better ways to improve supply chain quality and healthcare access.
- Collaboration: We value partnerships and work closely with our clients and stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
- Impact: We strive to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of those we serve.
