Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Details for Mechanism ID: 7629
Country/Region: Tanzania
Year: 2012
Main Partner: AME-TAN Construction
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: Private Contractor
Funding Agency: USAID
Total Funding: $1,550,000

Pharmaceutical and health commodities security in Tanzania is directly affected by the supply chain infrastructure capabilities. Being able to quickly develop and implement new warehouse projects in critical distribution sites throughout the country is necessary for stable commodities supply. In addition adequate professional pharmaceutical management at facilities by trained professionals is also critical to ensure appropriate and rational use of medicines as supported in the PEPFAR and GHI goals.

These funds will be used to develop pre-fabricated structural warehouse and storage unit deployment at sites identified by URT Medical Stores Department (MSD), USAID, and Coca-Colas last mile project. In addition funds will be used to rapidly procure, deploy and assemble ISO certified pre-fabricated insulated structural panel clinics and staff housing for remote areas to promote the scale up of the MTCT program. In some instances, when appropriate and necessary, other approved building material such as concrete may be used. Selection of sites is on going based on rapid scale up decisions made within the MTCT program. This construction method has been shown to be more cost effective than traditional concrete construction allowing for increased infrastructure support. Currently, USAID is working with local organization to provide the construction and assemble support for the pre-fabricated panels. USAID is also working with a host country private sector company that has begun manufacturing pre-fabricated insulated panels in country, which will reduce the cost to the program even further. Each project is managed by a USAID activities manager, however, for large scale projects a project manager and local engineer provides additional oversight.

Funding for Health Systems Strengthening (OHSS): $1,150,000

Pharmaceutical and health commodities security in Tanzania is directly affected by the supply chain infrastructure capabilities. Being able to quickly develop and implement new warehouse projects in critical distribution sites throughout the country is necessary for stable commodities supply. These funds will be used to rapidly procure, deploy, and assemble ISO certified pre-fabricated insulated structural steel and panel warehouse and storage units at sites identified by URT Medical Stores Department (MSD), USAID, and the Coca-Cola Last Mile project in support of PEPFAR and GHI goals. This construction method has been shown to be more cost effective than tradition concrete construction, allowing for increased infrastructure support.

Funding for Biomedical Prevention: Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (MTCT): $400,000

Adequate professional pharmaceutical management at facilities by trained professionals within adequate facilities is critical to ensure appropriate and rational use of medicines in support of PEPFAR and GHI goals. These funds will be used to rapidly procure, deploy, and assemble ISO certified pre-fabricated insulated structural panel storage units. Clinics and staff housing for remote areas and pre-service dormitory space will help to promote the scale up of the MTCT program. Selection of sites is on going based on rapid scale up decisions made within the MTCT program.

Cross Cutting Budget Categories and Known Amounts Total: $2,350,000
enumerations.Construction/Renovation $1,550,000
Education $400,000
Human Resources for Health $400,000
Key Issues Identified in Mechanism
Increasing women's access to income and productive resources
Child Survival Activities
Safe Motherhood
Family Planning