Opportunity to Join Central Procurement Agency of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare as Joint Director

Central Medical Services Society has been established with the approval of Cabinet on 24.08.2011 as a Central Procurement Agency to streamline drug procurement and distribution system of Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India and to eliminate existing deficiencies. The Mission of the Society is to procure high quality health sector goods in a transparent and cost-effective manner in line with the directives of the Government of India and ensure timely and un-interrupted supply of health sector goods & services for State Government and Union Territories.

Post : Joint Director (Procurement)

Central Medical Services Society (CMSS), a Central Procurement Agency of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW), Government of India, intends to fill the following post from the officers of the Central Government on deputation basis.

No of post : 01

Pay Scale : Pay Level-12 (15600-39100)

Age as on the last date of receipt of application : 55 years

Mode of recruitment : On deputation

Eligibility criteria
Officers of the rank of Under Secretary / Deputy Secretary level of the Central Government possessing the following qualifications and experience are eligible for the post:-
(a) (i) holding analogous post in level 12 as per 7th CPC (pre-revised scale of PB3: Rs. 15,600-39,100 + Grade Pay Rs. 7600/-) or equivalent on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) With five years’ service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis, in the pre-revised pay band of PB-3 Rs. 15,600-39,100 + Grade Pay Rs. 66,00/- (as per 6th CPC) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department;
(b) Possessing the following educational qualifications and experience:-
(i) A Master /Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or B.Pharma or MBA from a recognised University.
(ii) Three years’ experience in the field of Public Procurement Goods /Services.

Note 1 : Period of deputation including short term contract in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization/department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed three years.
Note 2 : The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (including short term contract) shall be not exceeding 55 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
It is requested that the applications of the eligible officers who are willing to be appointed on deputation basis may be forwarded as per the given address along with two copies of Bio-data (Annexure-I) duly signed by the applicant and certified by the Head of Office/Employer. Candidates who are applying for the post will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently.

While recommending names of suitable officers, Departments are requested to enclose the following certificates/documents :
(i) Complete and up-to-date ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, duly attested on each page by an officer not below the level of Under Secretary or equivalent.
(ii) Vigilance clearance certificate.
(iii) Cadre Clearance and Certificate to the effect that in case the officer so recommended is selected, he/she will be immediately relieved to take charge of the assignment;
(iv) Certificate regarding imposition of penalties stating that no minor/major penalties have been imposed upon the officer during the last 10 years;
(v) Integrity certificate

Job Responsibilities
1. To oversee that the procurement (Domestic & Externally Aided Projects) is done in a transparent, efficient and economic manner, in line with the law of the land /or as per bilateral or multilateral or as per mutual agreement with the donor agency as the case may be.
2. To monitor storage in warehouses and order goods based on needs so as to avoid shortages and wastages in close coordination with the programme/indenting division.
3. Preparing supplier database by incorporating details of contract particulars, product, and license, past performance and product quality problems if any.
4. Preparation / updation of standard bid document by incorporating all relevant provisions of GFR, relevant GOI Guidelines, Procurement Manual and amendments there to.
5. Award/issue of contract and other related documents.
6. Responsible for bid evaluation, award of contract and post contract management.

7. To ensure grievances redressal of suppliers.
8. Assist in training needs and preparation of training materials required for in house team / clients/partners /Vendors related to procurement, distribution and storage of drugs/vaccines/contraceptive/ other public health related items etc.
9. To implement necessary periodical updates in e-procurement and ERP system.
10. Conducting Market Research & keep update in Pharmaceutical Sector Domestic & International.
11. In the matter related to procurement providing technical and managerial advice to Ministry/ Department of Central Government, State Governments /or any other procurement of health sector goods.
12. Any other duties as specified or assigned by the Director General & CEO.

The cut-off date for determining eligibility for candidates applying for deputation would be the last date for receipt of application at CMSS.

The application along with all serially page-numbered enclosures/documents (complete in all respects) in support of the candidature must be sent “Through proper channel” at the given address : The General Manager (Administration), Central Medical Services Society, 2nd Floor, Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, Teen Murti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021.

Interested applicant may write email to recruitment@cmss.gov.in for the details of advertisement, application form, general terms & conditions or it can be downloaded from CMSS website (cmss.gov.in) or from MoHFW website (mohfw.gov.in) or from VUAO portal (vuao.nic.in). The last date of receipt of applications by post is 23-05-2025. Incomplete applications, or those received after the closing date of receipt of applications and applications not received “Through proper channel” may not be entertained.
All the Ministries/Departments are requested to circulate the vacancy in their attached /sub¬ordinate offices/ autonomous bodies/ educational and other research institutions/ universities.