Project & Contract Management Expert

About the Role

Project & Contract Management Expert .

Expected Start Date: November 2025

Duration: 3 Years, as per project requirements

You will play a central role in contract administration, project monitoring, stakeholder coordination, and compliance management for multiple PPP hospital projects across Odisha.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and administer contract management plans, including overseeing third-party and clinical contracts.
• Regularly monitor contractual obligations of both the Authority and PPP partners; advise on necessary actions.
• Track project performance using tools such as KPIs and dashboards.
• Ensure all contracts comply with legal, regulatory, and quality standards mentioned in the Concession Agreement.
• Promptly address non-compliance issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Manage contract amendments/modifications and keep stakeholders informed.
• Handle rare contractual events (terminations, scope changes, change of law) and manage contract disputes/ breaches, utilising appropriate dispute resolution techniques.
• Support legal teams and Concessionaires to preempt and resolve conflicts.
• Implement best practices in contract management.
• Provide guidance in procurement processes, project monitoring, and management activities.
• Organize and facilitate project monitoring meetings with contractual stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between Public Authority, Concessionaires, and other stakeholders.
• Support early dispute resolution and participate in mediation or arbitration as needed.

Qualification & Experience

• Graduate with MBA/CA/ Construction Project Management/MFC/CFA/Master's of Healthcare Management/Administration.

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Project Development, PPP Projects, or Contract Management for government-funded projects.

• Must have experience in contract management/PPP/public procurement/PMU for at least two government projects (one as Team Leader/Domain Specialist) in the last 7 years.

Other Expectations

• This is a full-time, on-site role stationed at the state PMU, Health & Family Welfare Department, Bhubaneswar.
• Maximum 10 days leave per year.
• Willingness for interdepartmental coordination and outstation travel as required.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills are necessary.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

• A detailed CV highlighting relevant experience and qualifications.
• A cover letter explaining suitability for the role and experience related to the key responsibilities.
• References from previous relevant assignments.

Applications should be sent to EHI International via email to talent@ehii.in.

EHII is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. EHII does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, or any other characteristic protected by applicable or local law.