Job Opportunity For Human Security in Global Health Intern At PATH Bhopal ,Madhya Pradesh

Job Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Strengthening:

• Lead the implementation of state-specific roadmaps for ‘To-Be’ supply chain models, emphasizing procurement processes and government guidelines, based on the findings of the completed ‘As-Is’ assessment.
• Collaborate closely with national and state teams to integrate and execute state-specific project activities related to procurement and supply chain management, ensuring alignment with NHM guidelines and standards.

Project Coordination:

• Coordinate with project partners and intervention states on a day-to-day basis to track progress and roll out activities in line with approved work plans/proposals, ensuring alignment with state-
• specific roadmaps and government procurement principles.
• Facilitate the development of various technical resources, project documents, and reports related to procurement and supply chain management, supporting the implementation of the ‘To-Be’ models.

Digital Supply Chain Strengthening:

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to promote the usage of DVDMS into the supply chain, ensuring seamless adoption and utilization by supply chain professionals.
• Work closely with partners to improve the functionality of DVDMS as per the project mandate.
• Develop and roll out strategies for improving utilization of DVDMS up to the primary healthcare settings.
• Establish mechanisms for monitoring the usage of DVDMS within public health supply chains, including tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) related to data accuracy, timeliness, and system functionality.
• Analyze DVDMS performance data to identify areas for improvement to support supply chain operations effectively.

Capacity Building, Innovation and Best Practices:

• Lead the development and delivery of training programs for external and internal stakeholders on procurement processes, supply chain management, and government procurement principles, tailored to the requirements of the state-specific roadmaps.
• Identify capacity-building needs and opportunities to strengthen procurement expertise and government procurement practices within intervention states, leveraging learnings from the ‘As-Is’ assessment.

Government Liaising:

• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with relevant government agencies and stakeholders at the national, state, and local levels, focusing on procurement departments.
• Liaise with government officials to ensure alignment of project activities with government procurement priorities and policies, facilitating collaboration and leveraging government resources and support.

Project Management:

• Support in coordinating project management processes internally within PATH and with external stakeholders, ensuring adherence to project timelines and deliverables outlined in the state-specific roadmaps.
• Provide regular updates and reports on project progress, including achievements, challenges, and lessons learned, contributing to ongoing monitoring and evaluation efforts.
• Undertake other tasks which may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor
   

Required Experience and qualifications.

• Postgraduate /Professional degree in Supply Chain Management/ Material Management/ Logistics Management/ MBA-SCM/ MPH/MHA/ / or any other related field.
• Degree in Pharmacy recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India, or any other National Agencies will be an added advantage.
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in supervision and monitoring of procurement and supply chain management of health goods preferably drugs
• Association with National Programmes of the Government of India with special reference to supply of health goods and drugs.
• Previous experience/ Demonstrated expertise in a similar role would be preferred for this position. 
• Expertise in functions and practices of supply chain in government organizations/ departments and knowledge of best practices in supply chain management.

Skills/ Abilities:

• Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes.
• Self-starter and committed to performing their duties with a high degree of autonomy in line with project goals and objectives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and policy concepts to diverse audiences.
• Self-directed and creative individual with experience managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of systems, institutions, and processes, key policy issues and debates related to emerging technologies in South Asian countries.
• Ability to develop productive working relationships with state government officials, partner organizations, and other key stakeholders including other team members
• Data analysis, data visualization, and analytical thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Ability to multitask and work in a multi-cultural team.
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments under pressure of deadlines
• Ability to travel up to 30-40% of the time.
   

Location: Bhopal Madhya Pradesh

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment.

PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, caste, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.