State Technical Officer- Supply Chain Management

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About the position

PATH is seeking the State Technical Officer -Supply Chain Management position for leading the implementation and roll out of the supply chain strengthening project in the state of Chhattisgarh. The STO will work with the national and state teams to provide technical assistance and hand-holding support for strengthening supply chain in the state.

Job Responsibilities

Supply Chain Strengthening

• Support the design, planning, integration, and implementation of supply chain strengthening activities across the state, with a focus on optimizing supply chain management in primary healthcare settings.

• Collaborate closely with national and state teams to develop, implement, and monitor state-specific project activities, including the development of roadmaps, work plans, activities, and reports as per project mandate.

Programmatic Support:

• Lead implementation of the recommendations for strengthening supply chain models to address gaps and needs within the state.

Coordination and Facilitation

• Coordinate with key stakeholders on a day-to-day basis to track progress and roll out activities in line with approved work plans/proposals, ensuring alignment with NHM priorities and objectives.

• Lead development of various technical resources, project documents, and reports, supporting the implementation of supply chain processes in intervention states.

Capacity Building and Training

• Support in the development of training resource materials for capacity building of external and internal stakeholders on supply chain management in the health sector, incorporating insights from the Indian Public Health System and NHM.

Collaboration and Integration:

• Work closely with various team members across the project for the integration and implementation of project activities in a timely manner, ensuring alignment with project objectives and priorities.

Project Management Support:

• Assist the Program lead in coordinating and executing program partnerships and related program work, ensuring effective collaboration both internally within the organization and with external stakeholders.

• Support in coordinating project management processes internally within the organization and with external stakeholders, ensuring adherence to project timelines and deliverables.

• Undertake other tasks which may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Required Experience and qualifications.

• Experience in leading public health programs at state level.

• Post graduation in Supply chain Management/public health/ public administration/ business management/health management is required.

• 7 – 8 years of progressively responsible leadership roles in the design and/or delivery of public health programs with a preference for experience in working supply chain management program.

• Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, and innovation, and report on project success criteria results, and metrics.

• Manage and coordinate diverse tasks and facilitate relationships among multiple stakeholders.

• Computer proficiency with a high level of familiarity with commonly used packages like MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

• Fluency in English and ability to converse in local language.

• Available to travel at state and district level up to 50 percent.

Skills/ Abilities

• Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes

• Self-starter and committed to performing duties with a high degree of autonomy in line with project goals and objectives.

• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

• Ability to develop productive working relationships with national/ state government officials, partner organizations, and other key stakeholders including other team members

• Data analysis, data visualization, and analytical thinking skills.

• Attention to detail

• Excellent presentation skills

• Ability to represent the work at various forums

• 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

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment.

PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, caste, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.