Abstract:

This study on assessment of knowledge of essential supply chain functions among HIV/AIDS supply chain workforce in Nigeria comprised of research objectives, questions and hypothesis. A pre-tested self-completed structured questionnaire (422) was administered to respondents, 396 were completed and returned, with a response rate of (93.8%). The respondents had received previous trainings and knowledge distribution of essential supply chain functions was good for (serving customers (84.9%), procurement (82.6%), logistics management information system (78.8%), monitoring and evaluation (77.6%) and product selection (71.0%)), but less than average for warehouse and distribution (48.0%), inventory strategy (48.7%), quantification (44.2%) and risk management (33.4%). The study revealed knowledge gaps in some essential supply chain functions among HIV/AIDS supply chain workforce. Chi-square statistic was employed for statistical comparison and hypothesis testing and revealed that knowledge of essential supply chain functions is significant factor of HIV/AIDS supply chain workforce capacity (p<0.05). There is need to strengthen HIV/AIDS workforce capacity in the areas they are deficient to ensure effective provision of service and improved health outcomes.

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