Blood bank and Medical Supply Administration Directorate

Vision

  • To be the most responsive and efficient Medical Supply chain management System and created self-initiated blood donors, enhanced the health of society

Mission

  • To improve health facilities services with sustainably supply and quality assured life-saving blood, essential medicines, medical supplies, and equipment by continuously implementing reforms, upgrading systems, and improving collaboration among stakeholders/ partners.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Procure and store pharmaceuticals for emergency management and medical devices Health Facilities 
  • Monitor pharmaceutical and medical devices budget, ensure adequate funds for procurement of essential pharmaceuticals at Health Facilities and pharmaceutical availability 
  •  Build the capacity of health facilities, and blood banks in the areas of Pharmacy Services,  pharmaceuticals supply, Medical Devices, and Blood & blood products management, through the provision of technical and material support, 
  •  Undertake supportive supervision in health facilities, Blood banks ensure the rational use of pharmaceuticals supply, Medical Devices, and Blood & blood products
  •  Monitor and evaluate the performance of the logistics system and provide feedback to health facilities, Blood banks, and/or Zonal Health Departments 
  •  Enforce policies, guidelines,s and reforms related to pharmaceutical logistics, medical devices, and Blood & blood products management 
MR. DERESE ABERA

MR. DERESE ABERA

Supply Directorate Director