The purpose of this course is to equip learners with comprehensive knowledge, practical competencies, and professional values required to manage end-to-end procurement processes and build effective strategic partnerships within the healthcare sector. The course emphasizes evidence-based, ethical, and regulatory-compliant procurement practices that enhance efficiency, transparency, and value for money. Learners will develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and leadership capacity necessary to navigate complex supply chains, mitigate risks, optimize costs, and strengthen supplier relationships. Ultimately, the course prepares participants to make informed, strategic decisions that support high-quality healthcare delivery, organizational performance, and sustainable health system outcomes.

CLO1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of healthcare procurement processes and best practices.

CLO2. Master regulatory compliance and cost management techniques in healthcare procurement.

CLO3. Learn strategies for building and maintaining effective supplier relationships.

CLO4. Acquire skills to negotiate and manage strategic partnerships that enhance healthcare delivery.

Introduction to Healthcare Procurement;Overview of Healthcare Procurement;Key Concepts and Terminology;Importance of Procurement in Healthcare;Trends and Challenges in Healthcare Procurement:

Regulatory Frameworks in Healthcare Procurement;Healthcare Regulations and Compliance;Ethical Procurement Practices;Legal Aspects of Healthcare Procurement;Impact of Regulations on Procurement Strategies:
Strategic Sourcing in HealthcareStrategic Sourcing Fundamentals;Vendor Selection and Evaluation;Cost-Benefit Analysis;Risk Management in Sourcing
Supplier Relationship Management;Building Strong Supplier Relationships;Performance Metrics and Evaluation; Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving;Long-term Partnership Development:
Contract Management and NegotiationPrinciples of Contract Management; Effective Negotiation Strategies;Contract Lifecycle Management; Dispute Resolution and Compliance:
Procurement Technology and Innovation;Role of Technology in Procurement;E-Procurement Systems;Innovations in Healthcare Procurement;Data Analytics for Procurement Decisions.
Cost Management in Healthcare Procurement;Budgeting and Financial Planning;Cost Reduction Strategies; Value-Based Purchasing;Financial Performance Monitoring.
Quality Management and Supplier Performance;Quality Assurance in Procurement;Setting and Monitoring Quality Standards; Continuous Improvement Processes;Supplier Performance Reviews.

Global Healthcare Procurement;Global Sourcing Strategies;Cross-Border Regulatory Challenges;International Supplier Networks;Global Market Trends and Analysis.
Strategic Partnerships in Healthcare;Identifying Strategic Partners;Collaborative Partnership Models;Integrating Partnerships with Organizational Goals;Evaluating Partnership Success.