ROLE PROFILE
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Job Title
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Associate/Specialist - Supply Chain
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Functional Area
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Health System Strengthening
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Reports To
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Team Leader – Supply Chain or anyone else designated by him/her
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Location
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Lucknow
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Travel Required
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10%
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Effective Date
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September 2026
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IHAT PURPOSE AND PRIORITIES
India Health Action Trust was instituted in 2003 as a Charitable Trust with a vision to meaningfully impact the lives of vulnerable and marginalised people by addressing health and social inequities. The Trust is working towards reducing inequities by developing comprehensive and sustainable programmes to improve population health. Since its inception, IHAT has working closely with the Government of India and state governments, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi and Bihar to achieve public health goals. Our work is focused in areas of prevention and control of HIV and Tuberculosis, in achieving significant improvements in Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health, improved Nutrition among mothers and children, and strengthening health systems. We use program science to optimise and scale public health programs while partnering with the governments and communities.
ROLE PURPOSE
Associate/Specialist Supply Chain shall be responsible for providing support to Uttar Pradesh Medical Supplies Corporation (UPMSC) in improving procurement and supply chain processes for drugs and consumables. Analyzing the different bottlenecks involved in procurement and supply chain of drugs and consumables there after suggesting the remedy/ improvement mechanism. Implementation and operationalization DVDMS enabled passbook system at public health facilities. Work collaboratively with Health system strengthening team and program teams to improve availability of drugs and consumables at public health facilities.
DIMENSIONS
Key Deliverables expected from the Job Role
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous strengthening of end to end supply chain systems for drugs, diagnostics, consumables, and medical commodities across the public health system.
- Provide strategic technical assistance to NHM, Directorate, and UPMSCL for strengthening procurement, warehousing, inventory management, distribution, and last mile availability of essential commodities.
- Support preparation of annual procurement plans, forecasting, budgeting exercises, and resource allocation based on programme priorities and consumption analytics.
- Develop and institutionalize evidence based supply chain models, operational frameworks, and standard operating procedures to improve efficiency, transparency, and service delivery.
- Lead review and analysis of procurement performance, supplier performance, purchase order management, warehouse operations, and inventory optimization, and recommend system level improvements.
- Guide implementation, scale up, and optimization of digital supply chain platforms including DVDMS and other logistics management information systems.
- Establish monitoring frameworks, key performance indicators, and analytical dashboards for tracking supply chain performance and facilitating data driven decision making.
- Lead periodic program reviews with state leadership, identify implementation bottlenecks, develop corrective action plans, and monitor closure of agreed actions.
- Facilitate convergence across programme divisions, procurement agencies, development partners, and implementing teams to ensure coordinated implementation of supply chain reforms.
- Identify national and international best practices, evaluate innovations, and support adaptation and scale up within the state health system.
- Lead preparation of technical reports, policy briefs, concept notes, presentations, and strategic documents for senior government leadership and development partners.
- Mentor associates and technical teams, provide technical guidance, and ensure quality of analytical outputs, programme monitoring, and implementation support.
- Represent the programme in high level technical discussions, review meetings, and stakeholder consultations related to supply chain strengthening.
- Perform other strategic assignments entrusted by the supervisor.
Miscellaneous
- Any other work given by the line manager or organization from time to time
- Additional tasks as may be added to the Job Description from time to time for the job role
- Required Qualification: Master's degree or equivalent in Management, Pharma, Biomedical Engineering, Public Health or a related field is required
- Preferred Qualification: Certificate in Procurement and Supply Chain Management (e.g., from Coursera, or a recognized institution)
- A minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in handling procurement and supply chain for medium-large organizations/departments, of which at least 1 years should be working with govt./non-govt. systems
- Demonstrated experience in EMMS or DVDMS
- Experience of leading or managing at least one large-scale procurement/supply chain project, preferably in the health or related sector, will be preferred
Behavioural
- Senior government office liaisoning and stakeholder engagement at state level
- Ability to work independently on complex projects and proactively manage projects with minimal supervision
- Ability to lead, guide and mentor team members; strong negotiation skills in a multicultural environment
Functional
- Excellent reporting and analysis abilities; proficient in written and oral communication, including presentation skills and the ability to write analytical reports
- Proficiency in commonly used software packages such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong working knowledge of EMMS or DVDMS
Domain
- Strong understanding of drugs and a good level of knowledge of public procurement and supply chain
- Deep understanding of public health supply chain issues in India and the role of various stakeholders
- Familiarity with National and State public health systems and functions
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: IHAT Health System Strengthening, Facility Strengthening.
External: Uttar Pradesh Medical Supplies Corporation, Department of Health and Family Welfare, GoUP and NHM.
IHAT’S VALUES IN PRACTICE
Community Centric: It is the communities we serve and the community at IHAT that drives us forward.
Think Sustainability: We believe in engaging with the government and communities to scale up and sustain positive outcomes
Scientific and Innovative: We relentlessly pursue scientific rigour and adapt our work in the face of new evidence. We encourage out of the box thinking and challenge ourselves to do better.
Interdisciplinary: We foster discussion, debate and deliberation across disciplines to arrive at the best possible solution.
LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN
Low Contact – Low frequency of interaction with children
Statement on IHAT's Commitment to Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
IHAT is an equal opportunity organization. At IHAT, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that values and respects gender equality, diversity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential for driving innovation, creativity, and success. We are committed to ensuring that every individual, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic, is treated with dignity and respect.
Commitment to Safeguarding, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSHEA), and Consent Seeking
IHAT is unwavering in its commitment to safeguarding all individuals associated with our work. We prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees, partners, and the communities we serve. We strictly adhere to policies and practices that protect against sexual exploitation and abuse and emphasize the importance of consent in all interactions.
Transfer of Commitment
As part of our Terms of Reference, IHAT requires that all hired agencies, partners and individuals uphold these same standards. This includes a firm commitment to safeguarding, protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSHEA), and consent seeking. We expect our partners, agencies and individuals working with us to sign into the required policies and integrate these principles into their operations, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.
HOW TO APPLY
We will be following a systematic selection process to fill this position based on experience, competency and suitability. Shortlisting for the posts will take place soon after the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. If you have not heard from us within fifteen days of the closing date, please assume that the current IHAT positions are unable to accommodate you at the moment. It is also not possible for us to provide you with specific feedback because of the volume of applications we receive.
IHAT does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fees in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.