ROLE PROFILE
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Job Title
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Associate/Specialist – PPP & contract Management
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Functional Area
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Health System Strengthening
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Reports To
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Director, Health System Strengthening 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 been 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
The Associate/ Specialist – PPP & contract Management will support the Director, Health System Strengthening in providing support to the Department of Medical Health & FW, Department of Women & Child Development and Department of Medical Education, Uttar Pradesh, in procuring and managing PPP and other private sector contracts within the health and nutrition sector in Uttar Pradesh.
DIMENSIONS
Key Deliverables expected from the Job Role
- Provide strategic technical assistance to Government departments for designing and implementing PPP initiatives across health and nutrition programmes.
- Lead development of procurement strategies, contracting frameworks, and contract management systems aligned with Government policies and programme priorities.
- Guide preparation and quality assurance of RFPs, bid documents, evaluation frameworks, contracts, and procurement documentation.
- Lead procurement planning, bid management, technical evaluations, negotiations, contract award recommendations, and transition planning.
- Design contract governance mechanisms including KPIs, SLAs, performance monitoring frameworks, incentive mechanisms, and payment linked performance systems.
- Support Government departments in obtaining statutory approvals and clearances required for innovative procurement and PPP initiatives.
- Lead identification, assessment, and design of new PPP opportunities for improving RMNCHN and other priority health services.
- Provide technical oversight for implementation and lifecycle management of PPP contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and performance standards.
- Lead capacity building initiatives for Government officials on procurement planning, bid management, contract administration, SLA monitoring, and PPP governance.
- Guide development and implementation of digital MIS solutions for contract performance monitoring, payment management, and decision support.
- Lead periodic programme reviews, contract performance assessments, risk analysis, and development of corrective action plans.
- Develop policy briefs, technical guidance documents, standard operating procedures, operational frameworks, and knowledge products.
- Facilitate coordination among Government departments, development partners, consultants, legal teams, ICT partners, and service providers.
- Mentor associates and technical teams while ensuring quality of programme implementation and analytical outputs.
- Represent the programme in high level technical meetings and policy discussions related to procurement, contracting, and PPP reforms.
- Perform any other strategic responsibilities assigned by the Director.
Key Inputs expected from the Job Role
- Lead gap assessment of procurement and contract management systems across departments.
- Develop institutional strengthening and capacity building plans.
- Design monitoring and evaluation frameworks for PPP programmes.
- Lead development of procurement manuals, contract management guidelines, and operational toolkits.
- Provide technical guidance for implementation of monitoring systems and performance dashboards.
- Support policy reforms related to procurement and PPP governance.
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
QUALIFICATIONS
- Required qualification: Bachelors of Engineering/ Bachelors of Technology or Masters in any field
- Preferred qualification: MBA, or equivalent qualification/ certification with courses in PPP/Contract Management/Procurement/Public Procurement will be preferable
EXPERIENCE
- At least 2- 5 years of experience in RFP development and subsequent bid management of which at least 2 year needs to be working with govt. sector/PSUs etc.
- Experience of project management of at least 2 large scale projects, preferably in health or Nutrition sector
- Candidates who have worked in consulting firms in Transaction Advisory teams will be given preference
- Candidates who have experience of working with any government (Centre or State) departments in addition to at least one project management experience of PPP project will be preferred.
- Knowledge of Government e-Marketplace, e-procurement portals, GFR 2017, CVC Guidelines Procurement Manual of State and Central Government.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
Behavioural
- Senior government office liaisoning
- Strategic thinking
- Collaboration for success
Functional
- Knowledge of basic procurement process and policies/manuals
- Understanding of GoUP procedural eco-system
- Basic Project Management
Domain
- Knowledge of nutrition/ICDS policies in India/UP
- Knowledge of Maternal Health policies in India/UP
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: IHAT Health System Strengthening.
External: Department of Medical Health & FW, Department of Women & Child Development, Directorate of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh and Directorate of Medical and Health Services.
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.