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Department of Medical Products

Vision

Reliable access to safe, quality medical products for every healthcare centre-every time.

Mission

To ensure uninterrupted healthcare services by accurately forecasting, transparently procuring, safely storing, and efficiently distributing quality-assured medical products across Bhutan. 

Core Values - MEDICAL

1
M – Mission-Driven Service

We are committed to ensuring uninterrupted healthcare services through reliable medical supplies.

2
E – Excellence in Operations 

We strive for efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

3
D – Dependability

We ensure timely availability of the right products in the right quantities for all healthcare centres.

4
I – Integrity

We uphold transparency, accountability, an ethical conduct in procurement and logistics of medical products.

5
C – Collaboration

We work closely with healthcare centres, partners, and suppliers to strengthen service delivery.

6
A – Assurance of Quality

We maintain strict standards to ensure safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance of medical products.

7
L – Logistics Leadership

We deliver effective planning, storage, and distribution systems to support nationwide healthcare services.

Organogram

Department’s Mandate

1
Supply Continuity

Ensure the timely procurement, storage, and distribution of quality-assured products to all healthcare centres (including JDWNRH) to meet clinical needs.

2
Process Optimization

Strengthen procurement and distribution systems to improve efficiency, optimize resources, and eliminate service delivery delays.

3
Logistics Execution

Design and manage logistics plans to ensure the accurate, tracked, and timely delivery of the correct products to every healthcare centre.

4
Regulatory Compliance

Align all supply chain activities with national and international standards to maintain safety and legal integrity.

5
Quality Assurance

Implement robust monitoring systems to verify the safety, efficacy, and effectiveness of all medical products for patient safety.

6
Inventory & Waste Management

Quantify and redistribute stocks based on clinical demand to prevent shortages and minimize wastage.

7
Supplier Management

Maintain strategic vendor partnerships to secure fair pricing and reliable delivery through regular performance evaluations.

Quantification and Procurement Division

1
Coordinate with all healthcare centres and other stakeholders in preparation of annual indents for medical supplies;
2
Procure safe and quality medicines, equipment and medical consumables;
3
Ensure cost effectiveness, value for money and sustainability;
4
Minimize wastage and maximize benefit;
5
Ensure 95% availability of essential medicines in all healthcare centres;
6
Ensure 95% availability of standard consumables in all healthcare centres;
7
Facilitate Ad-hoc procurement of medical supplies during emergencies and for programs; and
8
Monitor and assess shortage of medicines in healthcare centres an facilitate mobilization.

Logistics Management Division

1
Receive medical supplies from suppliers;
2
Coordinate Quality Inspection (QI) in collaboration with stakeholders (end users, DBME and programs);
3
Prepare Good Receipt Note and maintain the inventory;
4
Sorting, repacking and distribution of medical supplies to healthcare centres as per the distribution plan;
5
Maintain buffer stock for emergency supplies (Only for medicines-V-30%, E-20% & N-10%);
6
Refilling and distribution of medical gas;
7
Coordinate disposal of expired medicines; and
8
Update stock status.

Employees Profile

Duba

Director General

17118719

duba@nms.gov.bt  

Sonam

PA to Director General

17669601

sonam@nms.gov.bt

Tashi Tshomo

Sr. Admin Asst

17517904

tashitshomo@nms.gov.bt 

Kuenzang Pema

Front Desk Asst

17917112

pemakunzang209@gmail.com

 

Thinley Namgyel

Night Guard

17641489

Wangmo

Cleaner

Chief Procurement Officer

Som Bdr Darjee

Program Analyst

17605166

sbdarjee@nms.gov.bt

Dorji Phuentsho

Dy. Chief Procurement Officer

17604881

 

Tshering Dendup

Sr. Procurement Officer

tdendrup@nms.gov.bt

Karma Tshering

Asst. Procurement Officer

17357123

karmat@nms.gov.bt

Tempa

Sr. Procurement Officer

17993909

tempa@nms.gov.bt

Tshering Penjor

Sr. Procurement Officer

17694972

tsheringpenjor@nms.gov.bt

Ugyen Dorjee

Sr. Procurement Officer

17944451

ugyendorji@nms.gov.bt

Dorji Gyeltshen

Sr. Menpa

17826103

karmarepa@gmail.com

Gonpo Dorji

Menpa

17437923

gdorji@nms.gov.bt

Dawa Dema

Menpa

17459134

dawad@nms.gov.bt

Tshering Wangchuk

Sr. Technician III

17658569

tsheringwangchuk65@gmail.com

Chitra Ghalley

Procurement Asst.

17767439

cghalley@nms.gov.bt

Pasang Lham

Pharmacist

17353902

plham@nms.gov.bt

Nima Tshomo

Asst. Procurement Officer

17708509

ntshomo@nms.gov.bt

Ugyen Chezom

Asst. Procurement Officer

17349665

uchezom@nms.gov.bt

Dhan Bahadur Bhandari

Laboratory Officer

17397517

dbbhandari@nms.gov.bt

Sangay Penjor

Procurement Asst.

17952649

spenjor@nms.gov.bt

Kencho Wangmo

Procurement Asst.

77418982

kwangmo@nms.gov.bt

Tshering Choden

Procurement Asst.

17400306

tchoden@nms.gov.bt

Pema Wangdi Tamang

Pharmacy Technician

17800820

Sumit Giri

Chief Procurement Officer

17776999

Jigme

Pharmacist

77774114

dhopjigmmy2019@gmail.com

Kencho Dorji

Pharmacy Technician

17580937

kenchodorji7777@gmail.com

Ugyen Norbu

Pharmacy Technician

17286734

ugyennorbu378@gmail.com

Pema Yoezer

Pharmacy Technician

17669470

pyoezer76@gmail.com

Sonam Tenzin

Pharmacy Technician

17397430

wizardtenzi21@gmail.com

Samir Rai

Pharmacy Technician

17957216

samirsangpang98@gmail.com

Sonam Yuden

Procurement Asst.

17655185

syuden280@gmail.com

Bhadra Kumar Ghalley

Procurement Asst.

17587472

bhadrakusum@gmail.com

Tashi

Procurement Asst.

17729392

tashi_drukpa@education.gov.bt

Samdrup Tshewang

Pharmacy Technician

17452289

samdrutshewang@gmail.com

Tshering Zangmo

Menpa

17322041 

tee806zee@gmail.com

Kinzang Thinley

Menpa

17445829

kezangthinley188@gmail.com

Mindu Zangmo

Sr. Admin Asst.

17622290

kjzangmo@gmail.com

Chandra Prasad Dahal

Caretaker

17782952

Pema Phurba

Night Guard

77281043

Shem Kr. Rai

Handy boy

17416881

Contact Us

Department of Medical Products

PABX - 00975-2-325955/56

Post Box No. 985

Changzamtog, Thimphu.

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