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.
In India, PATH outlines its goal of providing all Indians with equitable access to high-quality primary healthcare for the most common communicable, non-communicable, and occupational diseases as well as for reproductive, maternal, child, and adolescent health issues. To make long-lasting changes to health systems, PATH collaborates with the governments of numerous states, non-profits, the commercial sector, regulatory agencies, and international organizations.
Project Specifications
PATH, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), is implementing a project to strengthen supply chain management across six states. The project drives the digitization of supply chain processes, enhance the functionality and reach of the Logistics Management Information System (LMIS), and develop interactive dashboards. Additionally, it supports innovative last-mile delivery solutions, optimizes drug warehouse operations, and builds the capacity of the health workforce in supply chain management, aiming to establish a sustainable and resilient supply chain system.
About The Position
PATH is seeking External Consultant position to support roll out of supply chain strengthening project in the state of Chhattisgarh. The consultant will work very closely with state team to provide technical assistance and hand-holding support for strengthening health system including supply chain management in the state.
Job Responsibilities:
Technical Assistance for health system strengthening including Supply Chain Management
Provide technical assistance to state for strengthening health system and related activities.
Meet regularly with Government/NHM officials and Health Department staff for smooth project management and respond in a timely manner to requests for meetings and reports.
Provide end-to-end technical assistance to the state in rolling out DPDMIS- AAM portal.
Project Coordination:
Assist in the development of various technical resources, project documents, and reports.
Support documentation of project results, successes, challenges and lessons learned.
Perform or assume other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Capacity Building, Innovation and Best Practices
Collaboration and Integration:
Work closely with various team members for the integration and implementation of project activities.
Assist the state and program team in coordinating and executing program partnerships and related program work, fostering collaboration both internally within PATH and with external stakeholders.
Required Experience and qualifications.
Postgraduate in Public health management/Professional degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management/ MBA-MPH/MHA/.
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in public health.
Previous experience/ Demonstrated expertise in working with National/state health departments would be preferred for this position.
Skills/ Abilities
Self-starter and committed to performing their duties with a high degree of autonomy in line with project goals and objectives.
Excellent communication, presentation, documentation 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.
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
Location: Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Duration: Initially for 6 months (With possibility of extension based on requirement)
