Advancing Global Health and Sustainability
SOS International
Professional Standards
Professional program certifications and accreditations are crucial in ensuring that global health donation programs adhere to recognized standards, promote accountability, and ultimately improve health outcomes for populations worldwide.
The Accreditation offers programs a systematic process to assess, strenthen and certify commitement to excellence by
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Demonstrating a commitment to quality by undergoing a voluntary external evaluation.
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Identifying program strengths and weaknesses.
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Facilitating capacity building and program improvement.
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Documenting program capacity to adhere to MSA Code of Conduct and WHO Principles for Good Product Donation.
Accreditation Process
Self-Assessment & Documentation
Organizations use the MSA self-assessment tool to evaluate and document their compliance with the MSA Code of Conduct.
This capacity-building process offers a framework for the organization’s staff, board, and stakeholders to review their current practices, revise existing policies, and self-certify their commitment to quality practices.
Consultation & Application
Organizations seeking MSA Accreditation meet with MSA staff or volunteers to discuss the accreditation process and finalize the submission.
An application fee is required with the application.
External Review and Site Visit
A team of volunteer peer reviewers and standards experts assess the submission and conduct a site visit to confirm the applicant’s capacity and commitment to meet MSA standards and WHO guidelines.
Accreditation Decisions
Full Accreditation
- Three Years
Provisional Accreditation
- The applicant has one year to address a requirement.
No Accreditation
Accreditation Program Introduction
The MSA has created a short video introduction to the MedSurplus Alliance and MSA Accreditation Program. The video provides a comprehensive overview of the program and answers many of the most commonly asked questions.
First Time Accreditation Application Schedule - 2021
Self-Assessment and Application: January 1 – June 30, 2021
Application Review: August 1 – November 30, 2021
Applicant Notification: December 2021
First Time Application Fee: $2000 (plus site visit travel expenses)
Accreditation Renewal Application Schedule
MSA Accrediation must be renewed every three years.
Annual Self-Assessment and Application Period: January 1 – September 30
Application Review and Notification: Applications are reviewed quarterly.
Accreditation Renewal Fee $1000