Specialist- Supply Chain Management, HSS

Overview

PATH is seeking a Specialist, Supply Chain Management to implement and roll out the supply chain strengthening project under the Health Systems Strengthening vertical, providing technical assistance to national and state teams in Maharashtra.

What you'll do

• Assess gaps in current supply chain processes and support development and implementation of state-specific roadmaps to strengthen supply chain processes for Maharashtra.
• Collaborate with national and state teams to support integration and execution of state-specific procurement and supply chain activities, ensuring alignment with Maharashtra Medical Goods Procurement Authority (MMGPA), NHM guidelines and standards.
• Coordinate with MMGPA committees, including the technical and procurement committees, to ensure timely completion of the procurement process.
• Contribute to designing and implementing interventions to enhance supply chain efficiency within the healthcare system, adhering to government SCM principles and guidelines.
• Coordinate day-to-day with project partners to monitor progress and facilitate rollout of activities per approved work plans, aligned with the state-specific roadmap.
• Take lead and assist in developing technical resources, project documents and reports on procurement and supply chain management to support implementation of 'To-Be' models for Maharashtra State.
• Contribute to developing and delivering training programs for external and internal stakeholders on procurement and supply chain management.
• Support identification of capacity-building needs and assist MMGPA in developing model drug warehouses.
• Support the state in digitization of the supply chain, demand forecasting, data-driven decision making and interactive dashboard development in DVDMS in coordination with CDAC.
• Scout for innovative technology solutions for SCM challenges and, with key stakeholders, pilot test interventions in selected geographies, monitoring outcomes and lessons learned.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with relevant government agencies and stakeholders at state and district levels.
• Liaise with government officials to align project activities with government priorities and policies.
• Work closely with team members on integration and implementation of project activities related to warehouse operations in a timely manner.
• Assist the Program Lead in coordinating and executing program partnerships and related program work.
• Support coordination of project management processes internally and with external stakeholders, ensuring adherence to timelines and deliverables.
• Provide regular updates and reports on project progress, including achievements, challenges and lessons learned, contributing to monitoring and evaluation.
• Undertake other tasks assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

What you'll need

• Postgraduate or professional degree in Pharmacy, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, MBA-SCM, MPH/MHA or any other related field.
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in supply chain management in a reputed public or private organization.
• Expertise in the functions and practices of supply chain in government organizations/departments and knowledge of supply chain best practices.
• Technical knowledge and field experience in planning and implementation of logistics and supply chain programs.
• Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes.
• Self-starter, committed to performing duties with a high degree of autonomy in line with project goals.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, able to convey complex technical and policy concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Ability to multitask, work in a multi-cultural team, and handle a variety of assignments under deadline pressure.

Nice to have

• Previous experience or demonstrated expertise in a similar role.

Details

• Location: India, Mumbai Sub-Office.
• Available to travel to intervention states up to 30-40% of the time; the posting also states ability to travel up to 40-50% of the time.