Training Courses Offered

To facilitate optimal functioning operations and adequacy of the ARVs, ARV Access for Africa conducts training programs in the areas of Warehouse Operations Management and in The Supply Chain Management of HIV/AIDS medicines and the related supplies.

Any enquiries regarding AA4A Training Courses can be sent to training@aa4a.co.za

Course location and accommodation

All course venues are just located 40 minutes from the O. R. Tambo International Airport and all necessary steps are taken to ensure the comfort of participants whilst away from home. All the necessary logistics information will be provided prior to the course.

Note that:

• Accommodation covered by the course fee is only for the course dates indicated. No exceptions will be made for participants checking in prior to or extending their stay after the last date of the course. Please note that should the participant arrive before the first Sunday of commencement of course; or leave after 10:00am on the last Saturday of the course, upfront payment is required for the additional accommodation in South Africa.
• Participants' Safety and Security is well taken care of, from the Airport's Arrival lounge to the accommodation site.
• South Africa is a beautiful and diverse country that is full of recreational sites and activities that range from;
  (a) Classic Tourist theme parks, Zoos and Game Reserves
  (b) Colourful flea markets and state of the art shopping malls with diverse items, which are really sold at throw away prices.
  (c) Diverse sightseeing locations such as Pretoria Zoo, The Soweto Township, State Museums with archives of since 1910s, among others.
  All these extra curricula activities may be accessed upon attending one of AA4A's courses.

Certificate of Attendance

Participants, who successfully complete the duration of the course, including submission of the final project plan, will be granted a Certificate of Attendance by ARV Access for Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Health Insurance

All participants are required to have valid health insurance for the duration of their stay. Sponsoring agencies are responsible for obtaining health insurance for their participants.

Note: ARV Access for Africa will not be held responsible for any personal loss or injury whilst attending the course, field trips and excursions.

Visas and Flights

All participants are required to have a valid visa before entering South Africa, an invitation letter will be issued by AA4A once payment is received.

Note: The visa application procedure must be initiated well in advance to avoid unnecessary delays
Flight arrangements are the responsibility of the course participants (except for South candidates on the Warehouse Operations Management course) and all relevant information regarding flight details to and from South Africa must be received by AA4A no later than a week before the commencement of the training course. This must include: airline, flight number, time and date of arrival as well as time and date of departure.

Course 1: Warehouse Operations Management Course AA4A in collaboration with the Pharmaceutical Healthcare Distributor (PHD) have developed a very successful “Warehouse Operations Management” (WOM), the course is conducted in a close collaboration with Supply Chain Management Systems (SCMS/South Africa). The course is unique in the sense that for the first time a WOM course is conducted in a warehouse environment with Theoretical and Practical interactive sessions. This course is intended to train warehouse managers, pharmacists and support staff on various topics surrounding the general operation of a pharmaceutical warehouse, skills development and planning a project. WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Audience This course attendance is currently restricted to participant directly funded by PEPFAR / SCMS and participation is by invitation only.

Course 2: Supply Chain Management of HIV & AIDS medicines and supplies Course Also, AA4A in a close collaboration with the i+ Solutions, The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Johnson & Johnson Health Care Training Fund, WHO and UNICEF developed the Curriculum for this course. The course is accredited by the South African Pharmacy since 25th October 2007. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OF HIV AND AIDS MEDICINES AND SUPPLIES Audience The course is aimed at ARV program managers, physicians, pharmacists, health systems managers, procurement, distribution managers and any person with a basic medical background.

Any enquiries regarding AA4A Training Courses can be sent to training@aa4a.co.za