Supplies, Stores and Drugs Management Division (SSDM)
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Supplies, Stores and Drugs Management Division (SSDM)
Division Background
The mandate of the Division is to develop comprehensive policies and plans to enhance the efficient and effective procurement and supply of goods and services for GHS.
Core Functions
Implementing the annual procurement plans with relevant stakeholders in accordance with the provisions of the Ghana Public Procurement Act (PPA), 663, 2003 as Amended
Providing direction and strategic advice to the corporate arm of GHS in all matters related to procurement and supply chain management
Coordinating capacity building in supply chain management at the various levels of the health system
Ensuring commodity security to support Health Service Delivery
Director's Profile
Mrs. Araba Kudiabor
Director, Supplies, Stores and Drugs Management Division
Biography
Araba Kudiabor provides strategic leadership to the Ghana Health Service (GHS), overseeing the execution of Supply Chain activities to ensure commodity security across all levels of the Service. With over 20 years of experience in Supply Chain, she holds a Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management from Coventry University, UK, an Executive MBA in Project Management from the University of Ghana, Legon, and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Cape Coast. Araba has led several key reforms under the Health Sector Supply Chain Reforms and is a Fellow and Governing Council Member of the Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply (GIPS). She also serves on the Ghana Electronic Procurement System Steering Committee.
Departments
Procurement Department
Responsible for all procurement activities within the Ghana Health Service according to established regulations and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the procurement process for goods and services
- Ensuring compliance with the Ghana Public Procurement Act (PPA), 663, 2003 as Amended
- Developing and implementing procurement plans
- Providing procurement advice and guidance to all levels of GHS
Contact Information
Deputy Director, Procurement
Logistics, Clearing & Warehousing Department
Oversees the logistics, clearing of goods, and warehousing operations for the Ghana Health Service.
Key Responsibilities
- Contract Management
- Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, and Transportation Management
- Monitoring of inflow of goods procured offshore
- Trade Financing
- Securing exemptions from regulatory bodies in Ghana
- Supply Chain Standard Operating Procedures Development and Capacity Building.
- Good Distribution Practices.
Contact Information
Deputy Director, Logistics, Clearing & Warehousing
Contact Information
Address
Ghana Health Service PMB Ministries - Accra
Phone
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM GMT (excluding public holidays)