Program Officer-Supply Chain Management, HSS

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Location: Shillong- Meghalaya

Type: Third-Party Contract (11 months, aligned to project duration until Sep 2027) with possibility of extension

PATH is seeking Program Officer - Supply Chain Management position for implementation and roll out of the supply chain strengthening project under HSS vertical. This position will work with the national and state teams to provide technical assistance and hand-holding support for strengthening supply chain in the state of Meghalaya.

Job Responsibilities:

Procurement Planning and Supply Chain Strengthening

• Assist MMDSL in preparation of annual procurement plans for medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and health-related services, provide necessary support to MMDSL to manage the end-to-end procurement cycle, including bid preparation, vendor management and supply management.
• Contributes to designing and implementing interventions aimed at optimizing procurement processes and enhancing supply chain efficiency within the healthcare system in Meghalaya, while adhering to government procurement principles and guidelines
• Support MMDSL in the development of procurement strategies for health commodities alignment with state and national guidelines.
• Work closely with the Department of Health Service (DHS) to strengthen the supply chain at the facility level and support in establishing periodic performance monitoring systems.
• Support in the implementation of state-specific roadmaps for 'To-Be' supply chain model for Meghalaya, 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 MMDSL and NHM guidelines and standards.
• Coordinate with various competent committees, such as the technical committee, procurement committee, and Quality Assurance Committee of MMDSL.

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 for Meghalaya State.

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, LMIS usage, and government procurement principles, tailored to the requirements of the state-specific roadmap implementation.
• Support in identifying capacity-building needs and opportunities to enhance supply chain management, assist MMDSL in establishing model drug warehouses with WMS integration and implement innovation such as barcoding etc.
• 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 promptly, 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 Pharmacy/Logistics and Supply Chain Management/ MBA-SCM MPH/MHA/ MBA-Finance or any other related field.
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in 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

• 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.