Journal article

The people factor: An analysis of the human resources landscape for immunization supply chain management

Human resources is the backbone of any system and the key enabler for all other functions to effectively perform. This is no different with the Immunization Supply Chain, more so in todays’ complex operating environment with the increasing strain caused by new vaccines and expanding immunization programmes (Source: WHO, UNICEF).

In order to drive the change that is required for sustainability and continuous improvement, every immunization supply chain needs an effective leader. A dedicated and competent immunization supply chain leader with adequate numbers of skilled, accountable, motivated and empowered personnel at all levels of the health system to overcome existing and emerging immunization supply chain (ISC) challenges. Without an effective supply chain leader supported by capable and motivated staff, none of the interventions designed to strengthen the supply chain can be effective or sustainable (Source: Gavi Alliance SC Strategy 2014).

This landscape analysis was preceded by an HR Evidence Re

Languages

  • English

Publication year

2017

Journal

Vaccine

Volume

17

Type

Journal article

Categories

  • Supply chain & logistics

Organisations

  • United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

Tags

  • Distribution system
  • Performance monitoring

Topic references

5F_LEAD

TitleAuthorYearTypeLanguage
A Process Guide and Toolkit for Strengthening Public Health Supply Chains through Capacity DevelopmentiSolutions, People That Deliver, UNFPA, UNICEF, UPS, USAID - Deliver ProjectToolEnglish
The people factor: An analysis of the human resources landscape for immunization supply chain managementMusonda Kasonde, Pamela Steele2017Journal articleEnglish

HR-PLANNING

TitleAuthorYearTypeLanguage
Human Resources for Supply Chain Management Theory of ChangePeople That Deliver2018GuidanceEnglish
Human Resources rapid assessment training guide & questionnaireUNICEF2016TrainingEnglish
Strengthening HR for SCM in the immunization supply chain in Nigeria through stakeholder engagementBervery Chawaguta, Ibrahim Alhaji Umar2017Journal articleEnglish
The people factor: An analysis of the human resources landscape for immunization supply chain managementMusonda Kasonde, Pamela Steele2017Journal articleEnglish
Understanding the policy environment for immunization supply chains: Lessons learned from landscape analyses in Uganda and SenegalAbdoulaye Gueye, Annette Seck Ndiaye, Brian Atuhaire, El Hadji Mamadou Ndiaye, Erin Fry Sosne, Henry Luzze, Ousseynou Badiane, Phillippe Guinot, Phionah AtuhebweJournal articleEnglish