E1 Sector-Specific Applications

E1 — Healthcare Supply Chain Management

Level 1 (Professional Certificate) 4 contact days 6 CPD credits 60 NLH XAF 250,000

Qualification Purpose

To develop the capacity to manage supply chains within healthcare and pharmaceutical contexts.

Occupational Profile

Officers responsible for healthcare or pharmaceutical supply chains.

Entry Requirements

Open access. No formal prerequisite. Basic literacy and numeracy, or relevant work exposure, is recommended but not required.

Target Learners

Health supply chain officers, pharmacy logistics staff.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion, the learner will be able to:

  • Apply cold-chain management principles to pharmaceutical and vaccine logistics.
  • Manage pharmaceutical procurement within regulatory requirements.
  • Apply healthcare supply chain regulatory and quality standards.
  • Manage stock-out risk for essential medicines and supplies.

Assessment & Workplace Learning Strategy

Minimum 80% attendance, plus an applied assignment or case study, assessed on a competency-based pass/fail basis by an AISCR-appointed assessor. Mandatory completion of a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE).

Note: Workplace learning requirements are governed as per Common Provisions, Section 1.3.

Progression & Professional Designation

Progression Pathways: Combines Pathway A/C competencies applied to the healthcare sector; best paired with A or C qualifications.

Professional Designation: Individual Level 1 certificates do not carry a standalone professional designation. A learner who completes three or more Level 1 certificates within a single occupational family becomes eligible for the AISCR Associate designation in that family.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion prepares candidates for roles such as: Healthcare Supply Chain Officer, Pharmaceutical Logistics Officer

Part of the AISCR Certified Associate Pathway

Completing 3 Level 1 certificates in this occupational family qualifies learners for official status as an AISCR Certified Associate.

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