Suggested Interventions to Develop Deficient Outcomes in the HR4SCM TOC Staffing Pathway and Indicators
| Outcome | Suggested Intervention | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| Sufficient budget to fund required positions. |
1.1 Forecast SCM positions. Include SCM positions in MOH staffing structure. 1.2 Allocate budget accordingly and support advocacy for SCM HR budget needs. | Evidence exists that vacant SCM positions are unfilled due to lack of funding (Y/N). |
| Ability to develop the right job descriptions. | 1.3 Develop job descriptions for SCM functions at the different levels of the health system that meet a MOH-defined standard. | Percentage of SCM job descriptions that meet MOH’s standard for job descriptions. |
| SCM is a valued career. | 1.4 Develop and establish a recognized supply chain cadre. | Percentage of SCM workers surveyed who consider SCM as a valued career. |
| Education is available for all required qualifications within the SCM system. |
1.5a. Map the education available and the programs needed. 1.5b. Identify which programs are required based on competency frameworks; Identify which roles require pre-service training and at which level(s). 1.5c. Engage in advocacy with Ministry of Education to develop qualifications identified to be missing. 1.5d. Institute developed program in line with MOH needs. |
Educational training is available at all levels for all qualifications staff require (Y/N). Training strategy that identifies educational requirements exists (Y/N). Number of employees who received SCM training at pre-service courses. |
| Supply chain management career path exists. |
1.6a. Define a career path that maps low-level to upper-level experience. 1.6b. Align continuing professional development/education opportunities with career progression. |
Percentage of managerial SCM roles that have existing career paths. Percentage of technical SCM roles that have existing career paths. |
Abbreviations: HR4SCM TOC; Human Resources for Supply Chain Management Theory of Change; MOH, Ministry of Health; SCM, supply chain management.