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An innovative supply chain competition pioneered by PSA in Kisumu
Pamela Steele Associates (PSA) hosted a ground-breaking supply chain competition in Kisumu city, Kenya, as part of its commitment to nurture young talent. The competition provided a platform for recent graduates and young professionals to delve into real-world supply chain challenges. The board game is design...
7th September 2023
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Kisumu Deputy Governor launches Girls on the Move internship programme
Honourable Deputy Governor of Kisumu County, Dr Mathew Ochieng Owili, represented the County Governor at the launch of the Girls on the Move internship programme in Kisumu, Kenya. He addressed the meeting which included representatives of local businesses and other organisations that are participating in the ...
6th July 2022
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Girls on the Move internship programme in Kisumu
The Girls on the Move programme invites employers in Kisumu County in Kenya to provide internship opportunities for young women seeking careers in supply chain management. The programme is a collaboration between the Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition (rhsupplies.org) and Pamela Steele Associates (PSA) an...
24th May 2022
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EPSA launch gender mainstreaming strategy for the health supply chain
His Excellency, Minister of State for Ethiopia, Dr Dereje Duguma, gave a keynote speech at the Gender Mainstreaming event at the Radisson Hotel, Addis Ababa, on 23rd Sept. The event marked the launch and dissemination by the Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Supply Agency (EPSA) of the policy, strategy, and manual of...
23rd September 2021
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Recognition award presented to PSA Admas team
The Human Resource for Supply Chain Transformation Programme known as Admas (which means horizon in Amharic) was launched in March 2019. The programme is owned and led by the Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Supply Agency (EPSA), supported by Pamela Steele Associates (PSA) and its partners and funded by the Bill &am...
23rd August 2021
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Sustaining the Niger State supply chain transformation initiatives beyond donor support
Challenge Financial contributions made to a health supply chain system are multifaceted. Niger State’s system relied heavily on donor funding, but donations were insufficient to fund a supply chain transformation initiative (SCTI) and had inevitable consequences for implementing a self-sufficient supply cha...
6th July 2021
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Outsourcing distribution to improve availability of essential medicine in Nigeria
Challenge The health supply chain in Niger State is complex because it is managed by multiple parties, including the State personnel, local governments, and health facilities—which means that coordination efforts can be difficult. In 2015, health facility client satisfaction in the State was poor as only 33...
20th April 2021
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PSA continues to uphold high quality standards with ISO 9001 certification
Last month PSA participated in an ISO 9001 audit and passed all criteria without the need for any adjustments. This reconfirmed the excellent standards to which it conducts business. The ISO 9000 family of quality management systems is a set of standards that helps organizations ensure they meet customer and ...
6th April 2021
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PSA researches lack of African female entrepreneurs in supply chain management
Pam Steele founded Pamela Steele Associates (PSA) in 2013 as a niche consultancy focused on supporting humanitarian and public health supply chain management in low and middle-income countries. Today, thanks to support from organisations, such as the Bill &Melinda Gates Foundation, PSA employs almost 40 s...
2nd March 2021
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Induction materials give EPSA new starters a warm welcome
Challenge The first day at a new job always comes with challenges. For new staff at the Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Supply Agency (EPSA), these typical challenges were made even more difficult by the lack of induction and onboarding materials. Beyond not knowing what to expect on their first days, new staff did...
4th February 2021
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3,121 days in the driving seat of the National Medical Supplies Fund: Lessons to be shared for future application
Including real-life examples and expert recommendations for successful supply chain transformation, Dr Gamal Khalafalla Mohamed Ali’s new book, 3,121 Days in the Driving Seat of the National Medical Supplies Fund: Lessons to be Shared for Future Application documents the author’s experience as the former ...
17th November 2020
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EPSA is trailblazer in international standard supply chain qualifications in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Agency (EPSA) has become the first Public Health Supply Chain institution in Sub-Saharan Africa to pursue international standard qualifications in Supply Chain (Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP); Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS); Chartered Ins...
26th October 2020
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EPSA lead the way with launch of new Ethiopian health supply chain training centre
Human capacity development is an essential component to improving Health Supply Chains; yet, many countries have no institutionalised methods to train their workforces. In Ethiopia, for example, most supply chain professionals have historically had to leave the country to attend training events. Pamela Steele...
15th October 2020
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Launch of African health supply chain think tank facilitated by PSA
Supply chain experts representing organisations from across the African continent are collaborating to launch an African Supply Chain Think Tank. The think tank aims to strengthen African health supply chains while maintaining its independence and creating a platform for supply chain experts from across the c...
13th August 2020