Table 5 Health professionals’ perception on efficiency in pharmaceuticals procurement of public health facilities of Jimma zone, April, 2019 (n = 190)
Efficiency | SD* | D* | N* | A* | SA* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |
Facility procurement selects safe, effective, cost-effective medicines | 8 (4.2) | 46 (24.2) | 10 (5.3) | 114 (60) | 12 (6.3) |
Concentrates purchases on limited list to increase quantities and reduce price | 30 (15.8) | 67 (35.3) | 9 (4.7) | 73 (38.4) | 11 (5.8) |
Develops mechanisms for prompt, reliable payment that brings down prices more than bulk discounts | 50 (26.3) | 96 (50.5) | 9 (4.7) | 33 (17.4) | 2 (1.1) |
Conducts annual financial audit to assess compliance with procedures, payment promptness of and related factors | 15 (7.9) | 65 (34.2) | 14 (7.4) | 90 (47.4) | 6 (3.2) |
The facility notifies deliveries | 24 (12.6) | 94 (49.5) | 21 (11.1 | 47 (24.7) | 4 (2.1) |