Consultant – Planning and Finance Management

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About the Organization

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath challenges.

Job Description

PATH is currently seeking a Consultant – Planning and Finance Management on Third Party Payroll (Randstad).

The Consultant – Planning and Finance Management will be instrumental in guiding the strategic implementation, monitoring, and enhancement of the metropolitan disease surveillance program. This role involves collaboration with national health authorities, stakeholders, and technical partners to ensure the program’s success and sustainability. The Consultant will lead initiatives aimed at improving planning, financial management, and sustainable financing for public health interventions across metropolitan cities.

Job Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Budgeting: Assess cost norms from global metropolitan cities and provide recommendations for realistic planning and budgeting of activities for the metropolitan disease surveillance program.
• Funds Flow and Financial Systems: Evaluate the existing funds flow systems of the program, identifying areas to improve efficiency and transparency in financial management.
• Financial Reporting and Accountability: Analyze the accounting and financial reporting mechanisms to enhance timeliness, accuracy, and accountability in financial reporting.
• Sustainable Financing Solutions: Develop strategies for ensuring sustainable financing for metropolitan surveillance units post-PM-ABHIM, ensuring the long-term financial viability of the program.
• Capacity Building: Provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to finance and administrative teams within metropolitan surveillance units to enhance financial management practices.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Develop and implement monitoring tools to track the financial performance of the program, ensuring alignment with planned budgets and timely disbursement of funds.
• Policy Recommendations: Collaborate with government counterparts to provide policy recommendations aimed at strengthening planning and finance management for metropolitan disease surveillance.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CFA) is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in planning, financial management, or related roles within public health, international development, or government sectors.

Essential Skills

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi, with the ability to convey complex technical information.
• Project Management: Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), familiar with financial management software and digital tools for data analysis.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with government counterparts, donors, and development partners at national and state levels.
• Health Systems Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of India’s health system, particularly in the context of disease surveillance and key national programs like NHM, Ayushman Bharat, PM-ABHIM, and others.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time for program-related activities.

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