National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) has been set up under the National Health Mission (NHM) as an autonomous registered society, to channelize technical assistance and capacity building support to the states for strengthening the public health system. The NHSRC is also mandated to contribute towards National strategic health planning and programme design. Work at the NHSRC is organised around eight divisions, namely – Community Processes & Comprehensive Primary Care (CP-CPHC), Quality & Patient Safety, Knowledge Management, Public Health Administration, Healthcare Financing & Healthcare Technology, Human Resources for Health & Integrated Planning, and IT division. NHSRC intends recruiting Senior Consultant for Drugs & Logistics unit within the Quality and Patient Safety Division.
Post : Senior Consultant (Drugs and Logistics), QPS Division
Summary of the Position
India is among the countries with the highest out of pocket expenses (OPE) on healthcare, of which approx. 65% of the expenditure is on account of drugs & diagnostic. Under the National Health Mission (NHM), the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MOHFW) has been supporting the states to improve access to free/affordable drugs to the beneficiaries through recently launched Free Drugs Service Initiative. This support includes strengthening system of procurement, developing IT Backed supply chain system (Drugs and Vaccine distribution system (DVDMS), introducing latest warehousing techniques, revision of Essential Medicine List (EML), Quality Assurance System, prescription audits, setting up of grievance redressal system, and channelizing Information, education, and communication (IEC). MoHFW had also launched an IT enabled drug tracking & monitoring system, DVDMS (Drug & Vaccine Distribution and Management System), which provides real-time monitoring of drug availability at different level. The incumbent would be expected to coordinate and facilitate the implementation of the Free Drugs Initiative in the states, which would encompass handholding the states during the roll out and managing the operational issues faced during the implementation. Strengthening of the supply chain is another prerequisite for ensuring availability of quality medicines at the peripheral health facilities. The incumbent would be expected to be open for cross-learning from other sectors and develop few implantable models, which could be piloted in the states. Subsequently s/he would help in the evaluation and support the MoHFW and states in the scaling it up.
Roles & Responsibilities : Expected role of the incumbent is multi-dimensional and are summarised below –
• To review the existing Procurements/logistics and supply chain Management systems in the country.
• To conduct situational analysis and field visits for enabling informed decision by the states in implementation of the initiative.
• To assist states and MoHFW in adoption/customization of the IT based Inventory Management system developed by CDAC and NIC e.g. e-Aushidhi, DVDMS etc.
• To review and update the existing Essential Medicine List (EML) in accordance with the revised Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) for different level of public health facilities.
• Develop strategy and Implementation Plan for states to promote “Rational use of Drugs” by changing Prescription behaviour of doctors.
• Supporting states in Planning, conducting and Analysis of Prescription Audits.
• Financial analysis of the Budget Proposed by the state in PIP, Approvals in ROP, and utilization by the state.
• To collect and analyse the data regarding drugs and logistics systems provided by the states.
• Mentor the team
• To track and review the periodic data uploaded by the states on DVDMS developed by MOHFW.
• Any other function, as allotted by Advisor – Quality & Patient Safety.
Qualification & Experience :
For achieving above-mentioned deliverables, the applicant is expected to possess following qualifications & experience –
• Full time B.Pharma degree from a reputed university.
• Full-time MBA (or equivalent) in Pharma Management / Supply Chain management OR M.Pharma Degree.
• Five years relevant work experience, out of which at least 2 years should be Public Health System.
• Strong IT skills with knowledge of logistics Management Information Systems (DVDMS, E- Aushadhi, etc).
• Proficiency in MS Office package.
• Excellent Communication skills – Writing & Verbal.
Desirable qualifications
• Two years’ work experience at National level organisations.
Note- • Understanding IT portals would be an added advantage.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
• Incumbent is expected to have excellent writing skills and language proficiency, for which a screening test may be administered.
Age Limit : 50 years & below. (As on the date of receiving the application)
Work Location : New Delhi; Opportunity to gain hands on experience of public health canvas of states and districts. Travel to states and districts may be involved.
Remuneration Range : Between Rs. Rs.90,000/- to Rs. 1,50,000/-
*Fee offered within the band will be commensurate with qualification and experience.
Other Benefits : In addition to the renumeration mentioned above, Consultants of NHSRC are entitled to Free Accidental insurance, Subsidized Medical insurance, Mobile bills reimbursement, Laptop reimbursement (As per NHSRC Policy), 30 days Consolidated leave, fully paid Maternity leave (For Female Consultants) as per Government of India policy, performance linked increments, TA/ DA and per diem for on-duty visits.
Duration of Contract : Initial Contract till 31st March 2027 with further extension subject to satisfactory performance) Candidates selected in this interview could be considered for other vacant positions at NHSRC requiring similar skill sets and at appropriate level.
How to apply : Candidates are requested to fill the online application correctly which is available on the NHSRC website (nhsrcindia.org). Applications will be accepted in the prescribed online application format only.
Last date for receiving applications is 17 June 2025.
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