Job Description

ROLE PROFILE

Job Title

State Specialist – PPP & contract Management

Functional Area

Health System Strengthening

Reports To

Director, Health System Strengthening

Location

Lucknow

Travel Required

10%

Effective Date

April 2025 

IHAT PURPOSE AND PRIORITIES

India Health Action Trust was instituted in 2003 as a Charitable Trust with a vision to meaningfully impact the lives of vulnerable and marginalised people by addressing health and social inequities. The Trust is working towards reducing inequities by developing comprehensive and sustainable programmes to improve population health. Since its inception, IHAT has been working closely with the Government of India and state governments, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi and Bihar to achieve public health goals. Our work is focused in areas of prevention and control of HIV and Tuberculosis, in achieving significant improvements in Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health, improved Nutrition among mothers and children, and strengthening health systems. We use program science to optimise and scale public health programs while partnering with the governments and communities.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Specialist – PPP & contract Management will support the Director, Health System Strengthening in providing support to the Department of Medical Health & FW, Department of Women & Child Development and Department of Medical Education, Uttar Pradesh, in procuring and managing PPP and other private sector contracts within the health and nutrition sector in Uttar Pradesh.

DIMENSIONS

Key Deliverables expected from the Job Role

Support the department in procurement and contract management related policies and activities in the state

Work on building capacity of directorate and district level officers for improving the contracting (improvement of project designing with KPIs & SLAs that are enforceable and assure delivery of quality services) and contract management (ensuring compliance to KPIs and SLAs) capacity especially for critical services such as, housekeeping, BMW etc. especially the ones have the possibility of positively impacting RMNCHN services

Identification of critical RMNCHN services where private sector can be engaged through on-call/empanelment and designing systems/processes for enabling the same

Support the department in seeking appropriate approvals, from GoI, for implementing innovative strategies for addressing relevant gaps, as required

Support the Deputy Director in developing strategies for change management through capacity building measures and phased transition plans

Coordinate with the ICT team and solution providers to design and implement MIS for managing performance and payments of PPP partners.

Support GoUP in on-boarding and project management of PPPs/contracts

Any other responsibilities assigned by Director – Health Systems

Key Inputs expected from the Job Role

Gap assessment of existing structures and capacity within the government system in regard to bid and contract management process

Capacity building of identified government resources, including handholding support on bid management and contract management with specific focus on SLA creation and monitoring

Assist the concerned government resources in development and implementation of all monitoring and evaluation tools, processes and systems required to ensure a comprehensive M&E framework of health PPP project in state and preparation of periodic reports on results of PPP projects.

Miscellaneous

Any other work given by the line manager or organization from time to time

Additional tasks as may be added to the Job Description from time to time for the job role

QUALIFICATIONS

Required qualification: Masters in any field

Preferred qualification: MBA, or equivalent qualification/ certification with courses in PPP/Contracting/Procurement will be preferable

EXPERIENCE

At least 4 years of experience in RFP development and subsequent bid management of which at least 1 year needs to be working with govt sector/PSUs etc.

Experience of project management of at least 2 large scale projects, preferably in health or Nutrition sector

Candidates who have worked in consulting firms in Transaction Advisory teams will be given preference

Candidates who have experience of working with any government (Centre or State) departments in addition to at least one project management experience of PPP project will be preferred.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES 

Behavioural

Senior government office liaisoning

Strategic thinking

Collaboration for success

Functional

Knowledge of basic procurement process

Understanding of GoUP procedural eco-system

Basic Project Management

Domain

Knowledge of nutrition/ICDS policies in India/UP

Knowledge of Maternal Health policies in India/UP

KEY RELATIONSHIPS 

Internal: IHAT Health System Strengthening. 

External:  Department of Medical Health & FW, Department of Women & Child Development and Department of Medical Education, Uttar Pradesh 

IHAT’S VALUES IN PRACTICE

Community Centric: It is the communities we serve and the community at IHAT that drives us forward. 

Think Sustainability: We believe in engaging with the government and communities to scale up and sustain positive outcomes 

Scientific and Innovative: We relentlessly pursue scientific rigour and adapt our work in the face of new evidence. We encourage out of the box thinking and challenge ourselves to do better.

Interdisciplinary: We foster discussion, debate and deliberation across disciplines to arrive at the best possible solution.

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN

Low Contact – Low frequency of interaction with children

Statement on IHAT's Commitment to Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

IHAT is an equal opportunity organization. At IHAT, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that values and respects gender equality, diversity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential for driving innovation, creativity, and success. We are committed to ensuring that every individual, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic, is treated with dignity and respect.

Commitment to Safeguarding, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSHEA), and Consent Seeking

IHAT is unwavering in its commitment to safeguarding all individuals associated with our work. We prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees, partners, and the communities we serve. We strictly adhere to policies and practices that protect against sexual exploitation and abuse and emphasize the importance of consent in all interactions.

Transfer of Commitment

As part of our Terms of Reference, IHAT requires that all hired agencies, partners and individuals uphold these same standards. This includes a firm commitment to safeguarding, protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSHEA), and consent seeking. We expect our partners, agencies and individuals working with us to sign into the required policies and integrate these principles into their operations, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.

HOW TO APPLY 

Interested candidates should visit https://www.ihat.in/vacancies/state-specialist-ppp-contract-management-2/ page to submit their application by March 16, 2025. Only a complete application submitted through the online portal before the closing date will be considered. 

We will be following a systematic selection process to fill this position based on experience, competency and suitability. Shortlisting for the posts will take place soon after the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

If you have not heard from us within fifteen days of the closing date, please assume that the current IHAT positions are unable to accommodate you at the moment. It is also not possible for us to provide you with specific feedback because of the volume of applications we receive.

IHAT does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fees in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.

Hiring on this position is subject to approval of an upcoming grant.

About Company

IHAT was instituted in 2003 as a Charitable Trust under the Indian Trust Act, 1882 and is registered with the Ministry of Home Affairs under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act,1976, under section 12A(a) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules 2021.

We work closely with the Government of India and state governments to achieve public health goals. Our work is focused in areas of prevention and control of HIV and Tuberculosis, in achieving significant improvements in Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health, improved Nutrition among mothers and children, and strengthening health systems. Our work is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.

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