Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Details for Mechanism ID: 13076
Country/Region: Zambia
Year: 2012
Main Partner: John Snow, Inc
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: Private Contractor
Funding Agency: USDOD
Total Funding: $250,000

The goal of the Zambia Defense Forces (ZDF) Health System Strengthening program is to assist the ZDF to develop, implement, manage, and evaluate effective and sustainable health supply systems to ensure the continuous availability of ARVs, HIV tests, and laboratory commodities in health facilities in the three branches of the military. The program includes increasing access at health facilities to laboratory tests such as chemistry, hematology and CD4 counts and ensuring clients who require full HAART have access to the necessary services and commodities.

In addition to technical support, JSI Logistics Services plans to use the Department of Defense (DOD) COP 2012 funds to support the ZDF Health System Strengthening Program by procuring cost-effective, high quality laboratory equipment in support of the ZDF ART and PMTCT programs.

To assist in meeting this goal, JSI Logistics Services will:Develop and implement a ZDF logistics management system for laboratory commodities;Reinforce implementation of the ARV and HIV test commodities supply chain management system;Design and implement a computerization plan for the Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) in selected ZDF sites;Ensure increased availability of health commodities at ZDF health facilities through performance monitoring and improvement of the various logistics systems;

JSI Logistics Services will continue to support the ARV, HIV test and laboratory commodity logistics systems that are managed by the ZDF and Medical Stores Limited by providing capacity building on and quality monitoring of those systems. JSI Logistics Services will also provide procurement services for key laboratory equipment required to meet the ZDF Health System Strengthening Program.

Funding for Laboratory Infrastructure (HLAB): $0

Procure lab equipment for 4 selected sites

Funding for Health Systems Strengthening (OHSS): $0

The objective is to provide assistance to ensure that ARVs for ART and PMTCT, HIV tests and laboratory commodities are in sufficient supply and provided at appropriate health facilities through efficient and accountable health commodity supply chains. To support the Zambia Defense Force (ZDF) Health System Strengthening program, JSI Logistics Services will focus on the following key activities:1. Coordinate with the ZDF on procurement plans for key laboratory equipment requirements and provide procurement services.

2. Facilitate a logistics system design and redesign meetings on all key laboratory commodities and agree on the most appropriate approach for logistics systems design.3. In collaboration with ZDF, implement the agreed upon logistics systems for laboratory commodities, including development, documentation and dissemination of logistics policies and procedures.4. Increase supervision of ART and PMTCT sites through routine monitoring and evaluation visits JSI LS offices in the 9 provinces.

5. Conduct training of trainers for 10 military personnel in laboratory logistics.6. Conduct laboratory logistics training for 100 ZDF personnel, using ZDF personnel and JSI trainers.7. Increase laboratory diagnostic and monitoring capabilities by providing equipment for 4 selected military health centers.8. Print SOPs, LMIS forms, and training materials for ARVs and HIV test logistics systems.9. Train or re-train 300 ZDF personnel on the logistics systems for ARVs and HIV tests.10. Procure necessary furniture and equipment to support the inclusion of ZDF sites at the MSL Logistics Management Unit.11. Conduct quarterly review meetings of logistics management data.12. Procure computers and necessary accessories for installation of the SmartCare Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) computerized software (with the ARV supply chain component included) at 16 selected ZDF health facilities and provide technical support for one year.13. Conduct SmartCare training for 140 ZDF personnel.14. Facilitate discussions towards a Letter of Agreement between the MOH and ZDF concerning the access of laboratory commodities by the ZDF from MSL.

Funding for Treatment: Adult Treatment (HTXS): $250,000

Added as part of $3M treatment plus up.

Key Issues Identified in Mechanism
Increasing gender equity in HIV/AIDS activities and services
enumerations.Malaria (PMI)
Child Survival Activities
Military Populations
Safe Motherhood
Family Planning