Pilot projects empower district supply chain management staff to strengthen health services in Indonesia

Background Indonesia comprises 17,000 islands and 495 districts. Decentralization mandates district health services, but ensuring proper supply chain management (SCM) capacity at the district level is a challenge. The ministry of health developed and implemented SCM training modules and guidelines; however, weaknesses in the system remain, particularly related to human resources. The ministry in collaboration with universities and funders, piloted two projects that empower SCM staff. It will use the results to strengthen SCM at the district level.

Background Indonesia comprises 17,000 islands and 495 districts. Decentralization mandates district health services, but ensuring proper supply chain management (SCM) capacity at the district level is a challenge. The ministry of health developed and implemented SCM training modules and guidelines; however, weaknesses in the system remain, particularly related to human resources. The ministry in collaboration with universities and funders, piloted two projects that empower SCM staff. It will use the results to strengthen SCM at the district level.