This course will cover procurement of complex projects, goods and services by government (ministries, municipalities, international agencies and state-owned enterprises) and health-related organizations (hospitals, social care providers, and international charities). Students will learn about all the key aspects of commissioning projects and acquiring goods and services in settings where the core purpose of the organization is to serve communities and wider society, rather than deliver profit to shareholders.
Learning outcomes
On completing this course, MSc students will be able to
- Discuss the role and impact of P&HC procurement:
- Explain the procurement function’s role and activities, from strategy, policy and operational perspectives
- Describe key similarities and differences in the stakeholder and regulatory environment across sectors, and their implications for procurement priorities
- Describe key processes and issues in designing and developing effective procurement
- Undertake appropriate analyses of needs, sourcing strategies, markets, suppliers
- Apply supplier relationship management techniques and practices
- Critically evaluate market competitiveness
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See course description in English.
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