National Consultant- Drugs & Logistics

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National Consultant- Drugs & Logistics

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Job Description
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Under the overall guidance of WHO Representative to India (WRI), and Deputy Director General TB (DDG TB) Central TB Division, MoHFW, GOI, and under the direct supervision of National Professional Officer TB (NPO TB), WHO-India to execute the following responsibilities:

Department

Health, Nutrition & WASH

Skills Required

Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Procurement, Forecasting and Planning, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management

Role

Job Responsibilities:

  • To provide technical support to the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) of the Government of India for the Procurement of Quality anti-TB Drugs and Diagnostics, under all the funding streams.
  • To review, create requisitions, plan orders and manage approval process.
  • To transmit and prioritize approved purchase orders and process to complete the supporting documents to supplier.
  • To track orders acknowledgement, prepare and communicate shortage and backlog reports, and provides visibility of possible interruptions.
  • To track orders and confirm system lead times, delivery dates, and costs.
  • To ensure orders conform to supplier agreements and contracts; report non- conformities.
  • To provide effective and result oriented liaising (on behalf of the programme as and when authorised), with the Procurement Agents (Global Drug Facility and Central Medical Services Society-CMSS etc.), vendors, the consignees and all the stake holders on behalf of the Programme on the Procurement and Supply Management issues, ensuring adherence to the delivery schedule, Quality Compliance of the drugs and monitoring supply chain.
  • To facilitate and finalize the annual forecasting of all the anti-TB Drugs, accessories and any other health goods for the programme based on themethodical calculations in commensuration with the availability of existing stock, consumption pattern for ensuring uninterrupted logistic supplies based on the policies and Standard Treatment Guidelines of the NTEP.
  • To provide technical support for preparation and compliance of the requirements under Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) plans of the donors, Government of India. Facilitate all the documentations under the provision of Indian Law (Customs Duty Exemption, Excise Duty Exemption, road permits, Free Goods Distribution certificate, Assistant Drug Controller certificate) wherever necessary.
  • To ensure timely receipt and relevant analysis of periodical reports from the Districts, States, GMSDs and the CMSS on the progress of the supplies, stock on hand, possible expiries, danger of stock out etc., and to provide promotive and preventive action that may be needed on every issue in the overall interest of the Programme.
  • To provide technical support for identification, procurement and engagement of various Consultancy services that NTEP might need from time to time.
  • To provide monthly report/or any periodicity as may be needed in the prescribed format on the achievements, challenges and suggestions to Central TB Division with a copy to WHO INDIA on the relevant areas of functioning.
  • Any other related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Programme Manager for the Procurement and Logistics Management of anti TB Drugs and other logistics of the Government of India.

Qualification:

For achieving above-mentioned deliverables, the applicant is expected to possess

following qualifications & experience –

  • Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) with a specialization in Healthcare Administration/ Pharmaceutical Management/ Procurement and Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent field from a recognized university.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Materials Management or Supply Chain Management. Preference will be given to candidates holding a Graduate or Post Graduate Diploma in Public Procurement.

Experience:

  • At least 15 years of work experience in reputed institutions, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in National Health Programmes. Of these, at least 8 years should involve specific experience in TB at the national or state level, focusing on supervision and monitoring of procurement and supply chain management of health goods, preferably anti-TB drugs and diagnostics.
  • Proven experience in working with National Programmes of the Government of India, particularly in the supply of health goods, TB drugs, and diagnostics.

Desirable:

  • Expertise in handling TB drugs and diagnostics, as well as managing various national stocking points for pharmaceutical products.
  • Knowledge and experience with NTEP inventory management software, specifically Ni-kshay Aushadhi.
Location

Delhi, India

Posted On
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15-Dec-2024

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