Table 1 General steps for implementation
Step No | Objective | Expected output |
|---|---|---|
1 | Baseline data | Quantification of medicines needs is available Current private procurement practices are analysed Financial management of complementary funds, flow, amount and procedures is assessed |
2 | Advocacy and buy-in | Consent and buy-in is reached by all stakeholders |
3 | Administrative structures | A PV technical committee, PV board and temporary tender evaluation committee is appointed with TORs A Jazia PVS office is identified, equipped and staffed A Jazia PVS coordinator is appointed and instructed |
4 | Jazia PVS documents | All documents driving the Jazia PVS are reviewed and approved |
5 | Vendor Forum | Interested private suppliers are informed a possible PPP and have prequalification documents |
6 | Prequalification | A selected number of potential suppliers have been prequalified |
7 | Tender | A final supplier (Prime Vendor) is selected and approved |
8 | PPP contracting | PPP contract is negotiated between the regional authority and the private supplier |
9 | SOP and M&E documents | SOPs and a M&E framework is available and approved |
10 | Launch | The Jazia PVS is officially launched by signing the contract between regional authority and private supplier |
11 | PVS training | Regional and district stakeholders and health facility staff are competent in SOP of Jazia PVS activities Operations start |
12 | Follow-up | Backstopping, M&E and medicines and financial audits are conducted. Enablers and obstacles of Jazia PVS are assessed and regional team is supported |