Job Opportunity For Public Health Specialist – Supply Chain Management At PATH In Raipur, Chattisgarh

Website PATH

Job Responsibilities:

Procurement Planning and Supply Chain Strengthening

  • Support in the implementation of state-specific roadmaps for ‘To-Be’ supply chain model for Chhattisgarh, focusing on strengthening procurement processes.
  • Collaborate with national and state teams to support the integration and execution of state-specific project activities related to procurement and supply chain management, ensuring alignment with
  • Chhattisgarh Medical Services Corporation Limited (CGMSCL), NHM guidelines and standards.
  • Assist CGMSCL in reviewing and optimizing the procurement process within its scope.
  • Coordinate with various competent committees, such as the technical committee and procurement committee of CGMSCL, to ensure timely completion of the procurement process.
  • Support the relevant committees in reviewing and formulating bid documents.
  • Assist CGMSCL in preparing timely responses to pre-bid queries by gathering inputs from the concerned committees.
  • Contribute to designing and implementing interventions aimed at optimizing procurement processes and enhancing supply chain efficiency within the healthcare system in selected intervention states, while adhering to government procurement principles and guidelines
  • Support the relevant committees to review and formulate relevant bid documents.
     

Project Coordination:

  • Support in coordinating with project partners and intervention states on a day-to-day basis to monitor progress and facilitate the rollout of activities in accordance with approved work plans/proposals, ensuring alignment with state-specific roadmap and government procurement principles.
  • Take lead and assist in the development of various technical resources, project documents, and reports related to procurement and supply chain management to support the implementation of the ‘To-Be’ models.
     

Capacity Building, Innovation and Best Practices:

  • Contribute to 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 roadmap.
  • Support in identifying capacity-building needs and opportunities to enhance procurement expertise and government procurement practices within intervention states, drawing insights from the ‘As-Is’ assessment.
  • Scout for innovative technology solutions to address challenges related to SCM, and in concurrence with key stakeholders, pilot test innovative interventions in selected intervention geographies, closely monitoring outcomes and lessons learned to inform future interventions and scale-up efforts.
     

Government Liaising:

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

Collaboration and Integration:

Work closely with various team members for the integration and implementation of project activities related to warehouse operations in a timely manner, ensuring cross-functional.

collaboration and synergy.
Assist the Program lead in coordinating and executing program partnerships and related program work, fostering collaboration both internally within PATH and with external stakeholders.
 

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.
  • Available to travel to intervention states up to 30-40% of the time.
     

Required Experience and qualifications:

  • Postgraduate /Professional degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management/ MBA-SCM MPH/MHA/ MBA-Finance or any other related field.
  • Minimum 2-4 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management in reputed public or private organization
  • 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.
  • Technical knowledge and field experience in planning and implementation of logistics and supply chain programs.
     

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
  • 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 40-50% of the time.
     

Work Location – Raipur- Chhattisgarh

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.
 

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