Position Description
Position Name: Project Manager-Operations
Position Type: Full-time
Grade: D
Division: GFATM – SCM Strengthening Project
Reporting to: Dy. Project Director- SCM NACO Project
Location: NACO office -New Delhi
Contract Duration: 31st March, 2027
Level of Contact With Children: 2 (Sporadic or occasional contact with children)
The position holder shall be responsible to adhere & work within the ambit of Plan India’s Safeguarding Policy & Gender Equality Policy.
ABOUT PLAN INDIA
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Since 1979, PIIC and its partners have improved the lives of millions of children and young people by enabling them access to protection, quality education and healthcare services, a healthy environment, livelihood opportunities and participation in decisions which affect their lives. To know more about PIIC visit www.planindia.org
Project Overview:
The “Supply Chain Management Strengthening (SCMS) Project for HIV/AIDS drugs” aims to strengthen the technical capacity of the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) and State AIDS Control Societies (SACS) to design, manage and monitor supply chains for improved access and availability of high-quality ARVs drugs, diagnostics and other commodities across India. The Project is led by Plan International (India), the Sub Recipient (SR) for the HIV Supply Chain grant under the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) for India to support NACO’s response to AIDS epidemic.
The SCMS Project will be implemented by Plan International (India Chapter) as SR in collaboration with 3PL services providers by the private sector. Plan India is mandated to provide technical assistance for improvement of the supply chains of ARV drugs, diagnostics and other commodities under NACP at regional and state level. The project will also leverage the private sector for the distribution of ARV drugs, diagnostics and other commodities to ensure the availability and accessibility of drugs and commodities of the program across facilities.
Job Summary
The Project Manager – Operations will be responsible for management of outsource supply chain functions and supporting the HIV/AIDS commodity supply chains in all states given the priority to high burden states. This position will work closely with 3PL service provider on the implementation of activities defined and will support the state-based RSCMs as they work with SACS and the National Health Mission and other stakeholders to ensure ARV commodity security. The Project Manager – Supply Chain Management will report to Dy. Project Director – SCM in New Delhi.
Responsibilities:
Project Manager - Operations will ensure the project activities are executed on time and will be responsible for the following major activities:
1. Manage 3PL service provider on day to day basis and demonstrate the knowledge of policies and procedures related to handling and transporting special products such as HIV/AIDS drugs and test kits.
2. Ensure efficiently distribution of ARV drugs and HIV test kits by 3PL service provider to all ICTC and ART Centres.
3. Coordinate with RSCMs on distribution planning, routing, approval on FTL and support technically on day to day challenges on the project;
4. Support 3PL operation at SACS level with 3PL service provider corporate team including troubleshooting with RSCMs and SACS;
5. Development of SCM module of NACO's IT portal, coordinate with NACO's procurement agency and other related health programmes/departments for logistics and data sharing.
6. Work in close coordination with NACO divisions, with the SCM team of NACO & SACS for any SCM related work assigned by the Head of SCM division, NACO
7. Use and maintain other computerized databases, as necessary, for the purposes of determining stock status and re-supplying facilities according to prescribed levels and developing pipeline database analysis and monitoring of supply levels.
8. Support the establishment of routine coordination mechanisms at state level between key stakeholders to facilitate information sharing and to monitor and assure the availability of HIV/AIDS commodities in public sector health facilities.
9. Other appropriate duties as assigned by supervisor
10. To track and monitor progress against the established goals and milestones of each of the thematic areas at the region/state.
11. To ensure periodic update and sharing of the project progress deck to the Dy. Director – SCM and seek advice on any bottlenecks
12. Any other work assigned by the Line Manager
TEAM MANAGEMENT:
1. To strengthen inter-team communication, engender good team dynamics and resolve internal issues as required
2. To support in effective communication between PLAN India, NACO SCM and divisions.
Education and Experience:
1. Master Degree in Supply Chain Management, Public Health, Pharmacy, or Business Administration.
2. Minimum 10 years of professional experience working in supply chain management, preferably in a health care setting.
3. 7-10 years’ experience managing public health programs or projects in India with specific experience in maternal and child health, immunization and/or HIV/AIDS programs.
Travel Requirement: 30% of the total time
COMPENSATION & EMPLOYMENT :
Plan is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply. Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment to child rights and child protection.
How to apply :
Please send us your updated resume along with a suitability note (Single Word document only) at planindiacareers@planindia.org . Please mention “Project Manager-Operations (SCM-NACO)” in the subject line.
Last Date to apply 23rd Oct 2026
Given the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.