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1. POSITION VACANT: Specialist – PPP & Contract Management, India Health Action Trust, Lucknow2. ORGANISATIONAL AND PROJECT BACKGROUND: India Health Action Trust (IHAT) 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, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Delhi and Bihar to achieve public health goals.IHAT's 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. IHAT uses program science to optimise and scale public health programs while partnering with the governments and communities.For more information about IHAT, visit JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:The Specialist- PPP & Contract Management (S-PPP-CM) 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.(A) Key Deliverables:(1) Support the department in procurement and contract management related policies and activities in the state;(2) 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;(3) Identification of critical RMNCHN services where private sector can be engaged through on-call/empanelment and designing systems/processes for enabling the same;(4) Support the department in seeking appropriate approvals, from GoI, for implementing innovative strategies for addressing relevant gaps, as required;(5) Support the Deputy Director in developing strategies for change management through capacity building measures and phased transition plans;(6) Coordinate with the ICT team and solution providers to design and implement MIS for managing performance and payments of PPP partners;(7) Support GoUP in on-boarding and project management of PPPs/contracts;(8) Any other responsibilities assigned by Director – Health Systems.(B) Key Inputs Expected from the Job Role: (1) Gap assessment of existing structures and capacity within the government system in regard to bid and contract management process;(2) Capacity building of identified government resources, including handholding support on bid management and contract management with specific focus on SLA creation and monitoring;(3) 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.(C) Miscellaneous:(1) Any other work given by the line manager or organization from time to time;(2) Additional tasks as may be added to the Job Description from time to time for the job role.4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: Qualifications and Experience:(1) Applicants must have a Master’s degree, preferably MBA, or equivalent qualification/ certification; courses in PPP/ Contracting/ Procurement will be preferable;(2) At least four years of experience in RFP development and subsequent bid management, of which at least one year needs to be working with govt sector/PSUs etc.;(3) Experience of project management of at least two large-scale projects, preferably in health or nutrition sector;(4) Candidates who have worked in consulting firms in Transaction Advisory teams will be given preference;(5) 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.Skills and Competencies: (A) Behavioural Competencies(1) Government Liaisoning: Proven ability to engage and coordinate effectively with senior government officials and departments;(2) Strategic Thinking: Demonstrates the ability to plan long-term, align objectives with broader sectoral goals, and drive innovation.(3) Collaboration for Results: Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork, stakeholder alignment, and achieving shared outcomes.(B) Functional Competencies(1) Procurement Process Knowledge: Familiarity with standard procurement and bidding processes, including RFP development and vendor management;(2) Understanding of Government Ecosystem: Awareness of the procedural and administrative structures of the Government of Uttar Pradesh (GoUP);(3) Project Management: Ability to support and manage project implementation activities, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of outcomes.(C) Domain Competencies(1) Nutrition and ICDS Policy Knowledge: Understanding of national and state-level (Uttar Pradesh) policies, schemes, and frameworks related to nutrition and ICDS.;(2) Maternal Health Policy Knowledge: Awareness of key maternal health programs, strategies, and policies implemented at the national and state levels.(D) Relationships(1) Internal: IHAT Health System Strengthening.(2) External: Department of Medical Health & FW, Department of Women & Child Development and Department of Medical Education, Uttar PradeshIHAT’s Values in Practice(1) Community Centric: It is the communities IHAT serves and the community at IHAT that drives it forward;(2) Think Sustainability: IHAT believes in engaging with the government and communities to scale up and sustain positive outcomes;(3) Scientific and Innovative: IHAT relentlessly pursues scientific rigour and adapts its work in the face of new evidence. It encourages out-of-the-box thinking and challenges itself to do better;(4) Interdisciplinary: IHAT foster discussion, debate and deliberation across disciplines to arrive at the best possible solution.5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:Gross compensation budgeted for the position is attractive. Please note that the offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history.6. LOCATION: Lucknow. 7. REFERENCE: S-PPP-CM-IHAT8. CONTACT INFORMATION:Team SAMSStrategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat NagarNew Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 36129. APPLICATION PROCESS: Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to submit their resumes along with a cover letter, by clicking on the link by or before April 30, 2025.Due to the urgency of the position, interviews may be scheduled even before the closure of advertisement. Hence, interested candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest. IHAT is an equal opportunity organization. The organization is dedicated to fostering an environment that values and respects gender equality, diversity, and inclusion. It believes that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential for driving innovation, creativity, and success. IHAT is committed to ensuring that every individual, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic, is treated with dignity and respect.