Job Description

1. Contract Management Expert:

About Organisation

SPYM is a national organisation with a countrywide presence working in the area of health and socio-economic development since last above 38 years. SPYM is working in the domains of Health, Socio-economic development, Advocacy and Networking in the North, South and North Eastern part of India. SPYM has worked with Govt. agencies i.e. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India etc. along with Multilaterals agencies like World Bank, UN agencies like UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF, UNAIDS, UNODC etc., bilateral agencies like DfID, USAID, CIDA etc.

State Technical Support Unit:

SPYM has been managing the State Technical Support Unit (STSU) on TB for the State of West Bengal to support the State in implementation of Tuberculosis Intervention as part of National Tuberculosis Elimination Program. STSU is mandated to support the State TB Cell (STC), District TB Officers (DTOs) and City Health administrators in planning and implementation of activities leading towards TB eliminationas envisioned by 2025. Key areas of support are:

a) Support the state in implementing the engagement of Service Providers in private sector, NGOs and untapped areas.

b) Contract management with Private sector & NGO sector

c) Monitoring & Evaluation

d) Capacity building and Technical Support

SPYM invites application for the post of Contract Management Expert – State Technical Support Unit (STSU):

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal

About the Position: Responsible for managing Down-stream Contracts (district level), development of Contracts, managing Suppliers, documentation and MIS, ensuring timely reports from Suppliers, etc.

Job Responsibilities:

1. The CM Expert is expected to provide overall focused strategic support and inputs to the State TB Cell under NTEP, for already rolled out PPM scheme, developing contracts for public private partnerships in the state (e.g. Sample Transport Mechanism)

2. Developing the operational framework for timely onboarding of agencies in the state.

3. Develop a mechanism with other stakeholders for maximum enrolment of private providers in the state Including undertaking direct visits to the private providers.

4. Ensures the legality of contracts and their proper commissioning

5. Managing the contracting process in accordance with organizational / CTD guidelines and in a timely manner

6. Perform periodic review of the procurement files and records maintained under different contracts of PPM

7. Support State TB Cell in managing Down-stream Contracts (district level) – development of Contracts, managing Suppliers, documentation and MIS, ensuring timely reports from Suppliers, etc.

8. Any other work / task that may be assigned by STO/ TL- STSU, West Bengal

Qualification & Experience:

Postgraduate degree in management/Post Graduate Diploma in Health Management/ Public Health/ Public Health Administration (2 Yrs, Full Time-AICTE approved)/ Commerce/ Social Science / Public health

The candidate should have minimum 5 years of relevant experience in handling public private partnership projects and procurement at State or National Level

Should have expertise in Project Management, Contract Management, and / or Public Health Management.

Desirable: Experience in TB programs, already located in the State of West Bengal.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities typically needed to perform this job:

Good communication skills and proficiency in English, Bengali & Hindi preferably.

Ability to undertake & deliver on the above responsibilities and tasks.

Excellent documentation and presentation skills.

Flexibility and the ability to work effectively in a team and cope with pressure and challenges.

Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work independently as well as part of an effective team.

Willingness to travel extensively in West Bengal.

Previous experience in the state is desirable.

Salary: Monthly remuneration will be in the range of Rs. 90000 to Rs. 100000 per month and shall commensurate with experience and prior payments drawn by the final selected candidate.

Please send your applications along with detailed CV to jobs@spym.org within 7 days of publication of this advertisement.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and shall be required to attend personal interview at a place indicated by the organisation, the expenses for which will have to be borne by the candidate.

About Company

We, SPYM are national organization with a countrywide network, working in the area of community mobilization, health care and socio-economic development for over three decades.
We endeavor to empower the vulnerable and the marginalized population by facilitating the access to services in order to improve their physical, mental, social well-being and holistic development.
We have opened our first Drug Treatment Centre in 1985, a first of it’s kind in North India. A systematic and comprehensive approach towards those who wish to cease drug use benefited thousands of individuals over the years.
We provide both Inpatient and Outpatient treatment services for Substance Use Disorders among adults in India.
We are the only organization in the country providing specialized drug treatment services for young adolescents and for juveniles in conflict with law.

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