2022-2024 SOUTH AFRICA: Training Township Entrepreneurs (ongoing)
In South Africa, with an unemployment rate of 35%, the informal sector is a lifeline to countless families. Our ‘Paradigm Shift’ team of volunteers assists micro-entrepreneurs working themselves out of poverty. More information: link
International Assignments
2024 EAST TIMOR: Standard Operating Procedures
As well as assessing the vaccine supply chain, we develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for immunization managers and vaccine handlers. SOPs are fundamental in managing complex operations efficiently and effectively, reducing variability, and providing all employees with clear guidelines on how to perform their roles.
2024 SOLOMON ISLANDS, NAURU, NIUE: Assessing the Vaccine Supply Chain
The Solomon Islands were named in 1568 by the Spanish navigator Alvaro de Mendaña, who claimed that he had found the riches of King Solomon, or the biblical land of gold. This assessment follows up on progress made since the last assessment in 2017, to further strengthen the immunization program. For Nauru and Niue this is their first assessment. link
2023 TUVALU, TONGA, VANUATU: Assessing the Vaccine Supply Chain
Tuvalu, Tonga, Vanuatu. With assistance from UNICEF, have introduced new vaccines (PCV, Rota, HPV) into their immunization programmes. The increased need for vaccine storage capacity and other investments justify a rigorous assessment of their vaccine supply chains. More information about the tools that we use: link
2022 SUDAN: Strengthening of the Vaccine Supply Chain
We work with UNICEF to support the Sudan Ministry of Health in achieving its national immunization goals with an increased focus on strengthening Immunization Supply Chain systems. This is to ensure that potent vaccines are available and delivered efficiently. Following on from our project in 2019, we train supply chain personnel, making sure that vaccine storage equipment is properly installed and maintained.
2021 SOUTH SUDAN: HIV Commodities Supply Chain
IntraHealth and USAID support the Government of South Sudan with Advancing HIV&AIDS Epidemic Control (Project AHEC). We conducted an assessment of the HIV commodities supply chain and last mile delivery capacity.
2021 GLOBAL: Support to Gavi COVAX Facility
COVAX is co-led by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi and the World Health Organization (WHO), alongside key delivery partner UNICEF. Its aim is to accelerate the development and manufacture of COVID-19 vaccines, and to guarantee fair and equitable access for every country in the world. Click here for more information.
2021 LEBANON: Strengthening the COVID Vaccine Supply Chain
In preparation for the roll-out of the COVID vaccine, we join UNICEF and WHO with assisting the Ministry of Public Health by strengthening the immunization supply chain. This includes putting in place proper procedures and good vaccine management practices to avoid stock-outs and minimise wastage of vital vaccines. Click here for more information.
2020 UKRAINE: Human Resources for the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Ukraine, like many countries worldwide, is firmly in the grip of the Corona virus. In the midst of this, steps are being taken to develop a professional and transparent procurement entity that can take over from international organizations. REMM Consult works with the The Global Fund and People that Deliver to strengthen the supply chain workforce.
2020 GLOBAL: Application of Blockchain Technology to Track & Trace Vaccines
Funded by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, in collaboration with KfW, the German development bank, we develop solutions to better reach children in need of potent vaccines. Blockchain technology facilitates monitoring cash grants to countries. It also improves the supply chain by tracing vaccines from manufacturer to child.
2020 CAMBODIA: Training for Vaccine Warehouse Managers
COVID-19 urges countries to prepare their vaccine supply chains. Every link in the supply chain counts. REMM Consult assists the Cambodian health authorities by training health workers in the management of vaccine cold storage facilities.
2020 INDONESIA: Information Systems for the Immunization Supply Chain
In collaboration with UNICEF, UNDP, the Clinton Foundation and Gavi, we support the Indonesian Ministry of Health with the introduction of mobile and cloud-based applications to monitor vaccine logistics (LMIS). This short video will give you an idea.
2019-2020 SYRIA: Immunization Services for Displaced Populations
Years of conflict in Syria have left hundreds of thousands of people injured, ill or dead. Over 6 million people are internally displaced. REMM Consult assessed the immunization supply chain, using a newly developed WHO/UNICEF tool that sets the standard for vaccine management systems.
2019 MALAWI: Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
The Government of Malawi and their development partners (Global Fund, PtD) are working towards an integrated pharmaceutical supply chain, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of essential health commodities to the population.
2019 SUDAN: Routine Immunization Services
Assisting the Government of Sudan with planning for new vaccine storage equipment and replacing outdated equipment in 2,000 health facilities country-wide. New equipment is co-funded by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
2019 PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Data for Management (D4M) Initiative
The D4M Initiative aims to establish a data-driven decision-making culture at all levels of the supply chain. REMM Consult works with GAVI and UNICEF with the ultimate aim of reducing child morbidity and mortality.
2019 GLOBAL: Review of Supply Chain Assessment Tools
In collaboration with USAID and the People that Deliver (PtD) Initiative, REMM Consult reviewed and re-designed the HR for Supply Chain Management assessment tool. The new tool has thus far been used in a dozen countries.
2018 ETHIOPIA: Curriculum Development, Addis Ababa University
Contracted by the USAID GHSC Program, assisting the University of Addis Ababa with co-developing and co-delivering a humanitarian module to Masters of Health Supply Chain Students.
2018 LESOTHO: Training Needs Assessment of Immunization Staff
REMM Consult has a long history of working with the Ministry of Health in Lesotho. This time we facilitated a comprehensive Training Needs Assessment of immunization staff at all levels, as the basis for a five-year Training Plan.
2017 UKRAINE: HR Strategy for Central Procurement Agency for Pharmaceuticals
Ukraine in Central Europe has been going through one of the most difficult periods in its history. Immunization coverage is at an all-time low. REMM Consult works with the People that Deliver (PtD) Initiative to improve health products procurement.
2017 STATE OF PALESTINE: Strengthening the Health Supply Chain
Palestine poses an enormous challenges with procurement, storage and distribution of essential health products. The occupied Palestinian territory enters its 50th year of occupation. UNICEF upholds the rights of children to access services and protection.
Overcoming Supply Chain challenges in remote island countries in the Pacific Ocean. REMM Consult supports UNICEF with developing HR capacity for 14 of these island countries, of which Fiji is the largest.
2017 CAMBODIA: Supporting the National Immunization Program
Working with UNICEF to review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for immunization staff, with the objective of achieving improved efficiency, quality services and uniformity of performance.
2017 INDONESIA: Strengthening the Immunization Supply Chain
In collaboration with the UNICEF Country Office, developing a Training Package for immunization staff at all levels of the health system. Making sure that the right medicine and vaccines go to the right people at the right time.
2017 SUDAN: Developing a Training Strategy for the National Medical Supplies Fund (NMSF)
NMSF ensures that essential medicines and medical supplies are available to the population at reasonable prices. The new NMSF Training Centre was officially opened on April 17, 2017.
2014-2016 EAST AND SOUTHERN AFRICA: HR Strengthening for Immunization
On behalf of UNICEF, REMM Consult undertook HR assessments in seven countries in the region: Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, Zambia, Lesotho, Kenya and Malawi.
2014 DENMARK: Cold Chain Market Research
Development of technologies to safeguard vaccines as they are procured from global manufacturers and distributed to countries in need. At UNICEF Supply Division in Copenhagen.
2010-2013 LESOTHO: Strengthening the Health Care System
By way of supporting an array of health sector interventions, including the rehabilitation of health infrastructure, the decentralization of health services and a Health Facility Survey of 152 facilities (USA-MCC funded).
2012 SOUTH SUDAN: Using Tablets for Education
Equip teachers with handheld devices that contain offline learning and teaching resources. An assessment of the pilot project led to implementation in a larger number of schools (War Child Holland).
2012 NIGERIA: Assessment of Health Infrastructure
REMM Consult undertook an assessment in 10 northern states of Nigeria to determine the need for investment in building structures, Cold Chain equipment, transport and IT equipment (EU funded).
