Macmillan Medica Training College
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Inventory and Medical Supplies Management
Course Overview
This Certificate in Inventory and Medical Supplies Management is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills necessary for effective inventory management in healthcare settings. It prepares learners for both employment and self-employment opportunities, with a strong focus on entrepreneurship in the medical supplies sector.
Basic Information
Duration
6 months
Entry Requirements
KCSE certificate or equivalent
Study Modes
Full-Time (Weekday) or Part-Time (Weekend)
Target Group
- School leavers
- Health workers
- Procurement assistants
- Aspiring entrepreneurs
Course Objectives
- Understand inventory principles in healthcare
- Apply inventory control techniques
- Use health sector procurement tools
- Comply with health regulations
- Start medical supplies businesses
Course Modules
Module 1 Introduction to Inventory Management
Concepts and Definitions
Types of Inventory
Components of the Supply Chain
Health Supply Chain in Kenya and Africa
Module 2 Inventory Management Principles
Stock Classification (ABC, VEN, FSN Analysis)
Stock-taking and Reconciliation
Minimum/Maximum Stock Levels
Lead Time and Safety Stock Calculations
Expiry Tracking and Batch Control
Module 3 Procurement & Logistics
Principles of Public Procurement
Tendering and Vendor Selection
Receiving and Inspection of Goods
Distribution and Transport Systems
Cold Chain Management
Module 4 Medical Supplies Storage
Storage Conditions
Stock Cards and Bin Cards
Warehouse Layout
FIFO, FEFO Principles
Waste Management and Disposal
Module 5 ICT in Inventory Management
Introduction to LMIS
Electronic Inventory Software
Barcode and RFID Systems
Digital Ordering and Requisition Tools
Module 6 Quality Assurance
WHO Standards
KEMSA Guidelines
Pharmacy and Poisons Board Regulations
Risk Management
Good Storage and Distribution Practices
Module 7 Financial Skills
Basic Bookkeeping
Costing and Pricing
Budgeting for Procurement
Documentation (Forms, Notes, Invoices)
Module 8 Entrepreneurship
Identifying Opportunities
Starting a Medical Supplies Business
Business Planning
Ethical Marketing and Sales
Social Entrepreneurship
Module 9 Industrial Attachment
6-8 weeks practical placement
Hands-on practice in inventory systems
Hospital, NGO, or medical company placement
Module 10 Research Project
Supply chain improvement project
Business plan development
Proposal writing and presentation
Assessment & Certification
Assessment Methods
- Written exams and continuous assessments
- Practical demonstrations
- Case study analysis
- Business plan and project report
- Supervisor report from industrial attachment
Certification
Awarded by Macmillan Medical Training College with Distinction/Credit/Pass grading
Course Fees
Macmillan Medical Training College
Tel: +254799646592 / +254203509346
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