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PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world's most pressing heath challenges.

About PATH's Health Systems Strengthening Vertical

PATH strives to build a world where innovation ensures that health is within reach for everyone. We start by thinking about people. What do children, women, and men need to be healthy? Similarly, what do health workers, managers, and decision-makers need to do their jobs well? How can the information, products, or services that are needed for health best be obtained-not just for today, but for the future?

Innovators are developing new information, products, and services that hold great promise for global health. But this promise can't be realized if solutions can't be delivered. Health systems-that is, the organizations and people whose primary intent is to promote, restore, or maintain health1-are weak in many countries and represent a challenge to achieving health equity. There is an urgent need for energy, support, and creativity to ensure that health systems can deliver effective health interventions.

This focus on systems is a core component of PATH's overall mission to improve the health of people around the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors. Our systems work both informs and is informed by our work with technology and behavior change. PATH strengthens health systems to improve the health of people around the world. PATH's health systems vertical is engaged with the following themes:

Primary Health Care Pandemic Preparedness and Surveillance Devices and Diagnostics Supply Chain Management Healthcare Economics and Financing Technology and Innovations Private Sector Engagement Anti-Microbial Resistance and Global Health Security Climate Change Quality Improvement

About the position

PATH is seeking Senior Program Officer position on Third Party Payroll- (Randstad) for implementation and roll out of the supply chain strengthening project under TIS vertical. The PO will work with the national and state teams to provide technical assistance and hand-holding support for strengthening supply chain in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir.

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.

• Design and execute interventions aimed at optimizing procurement processes and supply chain efficiency within the healthcare system in selected intervention states, while adhering to government procurement principles and guidelines.

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.

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.

Collaboration and Integration:

• Work closely with various team members for the integration and implementation of project activities related to procurement and supply chain management 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 up to 30-40% of the time.

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 Programs 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: Jammu, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir

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.