Last Updated on June 5, 2023 by The Health Master
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 assist in policy and strategy development, mobilization of technical assistance to the states and in capacity building for the states.
Work at the NHSRC is organised around seven divisions, namely – Community Processes & Comprehensive Primary Care (CP-CPHC), Quality and Patient Safety, Public Health Administration, Healthcare Financing, Healthcare Technology, Knowledge Management Division and Human Resources for Health.
NHSRC intends recruiting Consultant – Drugs & Logistics purely on contractual basis.
Post : Consultant – Drugs and Logistics (Quality and Patient Safety), NHSRC
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 medicines to the beneficiaries through recently launched Free Drugs Service Initiative (FDSI).
This support includes strengthening system of procurement, developing IT Backed supply chain system (Drugs and Vaccine distribution system (DVDMS), introducing latest warehousing techniques, Quality Assurance System, prescription audits, setting up of grievance redressal system, and channelizing Information, Education and Communication (IEC).
MoHFW has also launched an IT enabled drug tracking & monitoring system, DVDMS (Drug & Vaccine Distribution and Management System), which provides real- time monitoring of medicines’ availability at different levels.
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.
S/he would also be expected to coordinate with the MoHFW, Software development organisation, states, and other stakeholders.
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 the 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.
• To track and review the periodic data uploaded by the states on DVDMS developed by MOHFW.
• Any other function, as allotted by Advisor – Quality and Patient Safety division.
Qualification & Experience
For achieving above-mentioned deliverables, the applicant is expected to possess following qualifications & experience –
• Full time B.Pharma degree from a recognized institute and
• Full-time MBA (or equivalent) in Pharmaceutical Management/ Procurement and Supply Chain Management and
• Three years relevant work experience and
• 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:
• Previous experience of work related to supporting the states in Drug procurement or supply chain management.
Note : Please note that fulfilling the eligibility criteria does not result into short-listing of the candidates for the interview.
Age Limit : Up to 40 Years (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. Extensive Travels to the States and Districts as per need.
Remuneration Range : Between Rs. 60,000/- to Rs. 1,20,000/-
*Fee offered within the band will be commensurate with qualification and experience.
Other Benefits : In addition to the remuneration 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 2025 (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 in the online application correctly which is available on the NHSRC website (nhsrcindia.org).
Applications will be accepted in the prescribed online application format only.
The last date for receiving applications is 20th June 2023.
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