Short Term Consultant (Drugs and Logistics)

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About the Organization

Established in 2007, the National Health Systems Resource Centre, a premier Think Tank for MoHFW, is mandated to assist in policy and strategy development in the provision and mobilization of technical assistance to the states and in capacity building for the Ministry of Health.

Job Description

India is the country with out-of-pocket expenses (OPE) on healthcare, of which approx. 47.1 %. 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, 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 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. S/he would also be expected to coordinate with the MoHFW, Software development organisation, states and other stakeholders.

Job 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, update and map 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.
• 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.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

For achieving above-mentioned deliverables, the applicant is expected to possess following qualifications & experience –

• Full time B. Pharma degree from a recognized institute.
• Masters’ Degree in Pharmacy from a recognized institute or Full-time MBA (or equivalent) in Pharma Management/ Procurement and Supply Chain Management / Hospital and Health Management.
• One year experience in Quality Assurance/ Quality improvement in implementation of NQAS, Kayakalp, LaQshya and along with strengthening of drug supply chain management in public health.
• Experience of work related to Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) and Essential Medicines List shall be preferred.
• Sound knowledge of Drugs, Storage, Pharmacopoeia’s, D&C Act, NDPS act, NFI, etc.
• Sound Knowledge of National health programmes and its drugs.
• Strong IT skills with knowledge & experience of logistics Management Information Systems (DVDMS, E-Aushadhi, etc).
• Proficiency in MS Office package.
• Excellent Communication skills – Writing & Verbal.

Candidates are requested to fill the online application correctly which is available on the NHSRC website (http://nhsrcindia.org). Applications will be accepted in the prescribed online application format only. Last date for receiving applications is 22nd July 2024.

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