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PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world's most pressing heath challenges.

About PATH's Health Systems Strengthening Vertical

PATH strives to build a world where innovation ensures that health is within reach for everyone. We start by thinking about people. What do children, women, and men need to be healthy? Similarly, what do health workers, managers, and decision-makers need to do their jobs well? How can the information, products, or services that are needed for health best be obtained-not just for today, but for the future?

Innovators are developing new information, products, and services that hold great promise for global health. But this promise can't be realized if solutions can't be delivered. Health systems-that is, the organizations and people whose primary intent is to promote, restore, or maintain health1-are weak in many countries and represent a challenge to achieving health equity. There is an urgent need for energy, support, and creativity to ensure that health systems can deliver effective health interventions.

This focus on systems is a core component of PATH's overall mission to improve the health of people around the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors. Our systems work both informs and is informed by our work with technology and behavior change. PATH strengthens health systems to improve the health of people around the world. PATH's health systems vertical is engaged with the following themes:

Primary Health Care Pandemic Preparedness and Surveillance Devices and Diagnostics Supply Chain Management Healthcare Economics and Financing Technology and Innovations Private Sector Engagement Anti-Microbial Resistance and Global Health Security Climate Change Quality Improvement

About the position

PATH is seeking Public Health Coordinator position on Third Party Payroll-(Randstad) for implementation and roll out of the supply chain strengthening project under TIS vertical. The PHC will work with the national and state teams to provide technical assistance and hand-holding support for strengthening the supply chain in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

Job Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Strengthening

• Assist in the implementation of state-specific roadmaps for 'To-Be' supply chain models, focusing on digitization of supply chain processes and strengthening drug distribution mechanism.

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to promote the usage of logistics management information systems into supply chain, ensuring seamless adoption and utilization by supply chain professionals.

• Work closely with partners to improve the functionality of LMIS as per the project mandate.

• Develop and roll out strategies for improving utilization of LMIS up to the primary healthcare settings.

• Establish mechanisms for monitoring the usage of LMIS within public health supply chains, including tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) related to data accuracy, timeliness, and system functionality

• Provide guidance and support on leveraging LMIS data to inform decision-making and improve supply chain performance within public health programs.

• Analyze LMIS performance data to identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations for enhancing LMIS functionality and usability to support supply chain operations effectively.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in LMIS usage and management, encouraging feedback, ideas, and suggestions from users and stakeholders for system enhancement.

• Identify, understand, and articulate innovative and emerging technology trends in Digital Health that can be applied to public health interventions at scale - and represent these ideas during ideation, solution design, and project development.

• Collaborate with state teams to support the integration and execution of state-specific project activities related to digitization and supply chain planning, ensuring alignment with JKMSCL and NHM guidelines and standards.

• Contribute to designing and implementing interventions aimed at optimizing digitization processes and enhancing supply chain efficiency within the healthcare system in the UT.

Project Coordination:

• Support in coordinating with project partners and stakeholder 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.

• 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.

Capacity Building, Innovation and Best Practices

• Contribute to the development and delivery of training programs for external and internal stakeholders on LMIS, supply chain management tailored to the requirements of the state-specific roadmap.

Government Liaising:

• Assist in establishing and maintaining effective communication channels with relevant government agencies and stakeholders at the state, and district levels.

• Support in liaising with government officials to ensure alignment of project activities with government priorities and policies, fostering 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 digitization and supply chain management in a timely manner, 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 the organization and with external stakeholders, ensuring adherence to project timelines and deliverables outlined in the state-specific roadmaps.

• Assist in providing regular updates and reports on project progress, including achievements, challenges, and lessons learnt, 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 40-50% of the time.

Required Experience and qualifications:

• Advanced degree and/or training in Computer Science, MBA, Digital Health, Healthcare IT or other relevant fields from top-tier schools.

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in IT, Technology, Business Development in progressively responsible leadership roles.

• Experience in management of digital software like DVDMS/E-Aushadhi/or any LMIS at national/state level would be preferred.

• Deep understanding of technology trends in digital health and their implications on health care service delivery.

• Previous experience/ Demonstrated expertise in a similar role would be preferred for this position.

• Well versed with the landscape and issues around emerging technologies and innovations in Digital Health

• Enthusiastic and effective coalition builder, who enjoys working independently, but also thrives as a member of a high performing, peer-led team.

• Passionate about the promise of technology and the future of artificial intelligence and thoughtful about its potential risks.

• Expertise in functions and practices of supply chain in government organizations/ departments and knowledge of best practices in supply chain management.

Skills/ Abilities:

• Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes

• Excellent knowledge of Logistic Management Information System such as DVDMD, E-Aushadhi and other state specific information systems,

• 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

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of systems, institutions, and processes, key policy issues and debates related to emerging technologies in South Asian countries.

• Genuine care and knowledge about the impact of technology on society

• Fluency in English is essential.

• Ability to multitask and work in a multi-cultural team.

• Ability to handle a variety of assignments under pressure of deadlines.

• Attention to detail.

• 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.

Work Location: Jammu, Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir

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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.