Vacancies

About IHAT:

India Health Action Trust was instituted in 2003 as a Charitable Trust with a vision to meaningfully impact the lives of vulnerable and marginalised people by addressing health and social inequities. The Trust is working towards reducing inequities by developing comprehensive and sustainable programmes to improve population health. Since its inception, IHAT has working closely with the Government of India and state governments, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi and Bihar to achieve public health goals. Our work is focused in areas of prevention and control of HIV and Tuberculosis, in achieving significant improvements in Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health, improved Nutrition among mothers and children, and strengthening health systems. We use program science to optimise and scale public health programs while partnering with the governments and communities.

About Program:

The Uttar Pradesh Technical Support Unit (UPTSU) provides integrated Technical Assistance (TA) to the government of Uttar Pradesh (GoUP), which focuses on accelerating progress in reproductive, maternal, new-born and child health, and nutrition (RMNCHN). UPTSU works closely with the GoUP at the state, district and local levels to optimize RMNCHN programs and services. The technical assistance provided by UPTSU is integrated within the GoUP’s health system response for scale-up and sustainability. UPTSU focuses on interventions to improve outcomes in Family Planning, Maternal and New-born Health, and Nutrition, along with Routine Immunization, Digital Health, and other initiatives.

Reporting to:

Team Lead – Supply Chain

Travel Requirements:

10% travel required.

Job Summary :

Specialist / Associate Supply Chain shall be responsible for providing support to Uttar Pradesh Medical Supplies Corporation (UPMSC) in improving procurement and supply chain processes for drugs and consumables. Analyzing the different bottlenecks involved in procurement and supply chain of drugs and consumables there after suggesting the remedy/ improvement mechanism. Implementation and operationalization DVDMS enabled passbook system at public health facilities. Work collaboratively with Health system strengthening team and program teams to improve availability of drugs and consumables at public health facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify existing supply chain models and support building a strong supply chain model up to facilities; identify best practices and innovations and support in documentation and replication of identified practices
• Support setting up urban health initiative and engage in planning and facilitation of activities pertaining, coordinate with technical team to integrate their inputs, facilitating review of implementation in states and providing feedback on a periodic basis
• Plan and provide focused technical/operational support and coordinate the implementation last mile delivery.
• Facilitate review of implementation in states and providing feedback on a periodic basis
• Support directorate and NHM in planning and budgeting for drugs and consumables as per state and program needs.
• Improve availability of essential drugs at district warehouses by streamlining purchase order placement and analyzing supplier performance.
• Support the state in implementation and smooth operationalization of DVDMS enabled passbook system at public health facilities.
• Monitor availability of drugs at public health facilities and support them in indenting as per their requirement.
• Work collaboratively with state procuring agency-department for continuously improve the drugs and consumables procurement process
• Perform other activities as assigned by the supervisor to achieve organizational goals.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in handling Procure and supply chain for medium-large organizations/ departments or working on govt./non-govt. systems.

Education:

• Required Qualification: Master’s degree or equivalent in Management, Pharma, public health or a related field is required.
• Preferred Qualification: Certificate in Procurement and Supply Chain Management (e.g., from Coursera, or a recognized institution).

Key Competencies:

• The candidate must possess a strong understanding of Drugs and a good level of knowledge of Public Procurement and supply chain.
• Experience in and understanding of working with government at various levels
• S/he should have excellent reporting and analysis abilities, the capacity to communicate with various players at different levels, and an ability to negotiate in a multicultural environment
• S/He should be familiar with the National and State public health systems and functions
• S/he shall have an understanding of public health supply chain issues in India and the role of various stakeholders
• S/He will possess good teamwork abilities and the ability to work well in an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to work independently on complex projects and proactively manage projects with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal abilities and effective communication skills in both English and Hindi
• Proficient in written and oral communication, including presentation skills and the ability to write analytical reports
• Proficiency in commonly used software packages such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

How To Apply :

Interested candidates should submit their applications by clicking the “Apply Now” button provided on this page. Only a complete application submitted through the online portal before the closing date will be considered.

IHAT provides a safe working environment for all its employees; follows the principle of equal opportunity and encourages women applicants. Physically challenged with required skills /knowledge and willing to travel are also encouraged to apply.

We will be following a systematic selection process to fill this position based on experience, competency and suitability. Shortlisting for the posts will take place soon after the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Unfortunately, we can only contact applicants who have been shortlisted for the interview. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of the closing date, please assume that the current IHAT positions are unable to accommodate you at the moment. It is also not possible for us to provide you with specific feedback because of the volume of applications we receive.

IHAT does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fees in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.

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