Opportunity for M.Pharm as Drugs Procurement Consultant at Uttar Pradesh Medical Supplies Corporation, Salary upto Rs. 2,00,000 pm

Headquartered in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Medical Supplies Corporation (UPMSC) is registered under the Companies Act 2013 and set up with a seed capital of Rs. 20 Crores from the state exchequer. It shall be headed by an IAS officer and will act as the nodal organization for centralized procurement and distribution of drugs and equipment to Government Health Facilities in Uttar Pradesh. UPMSC’ vision is to ensure availability of quality drugs, medical equipment at lowest cost at all public health facilities Besides procuring medicines and equipment, UPMSC will also enter into private-public partnerships for bringing changes in the health sector.

Post : Consultant - Drugs Procurement - 01 UR

Job Description / Responsibilities :
Reporting to the Managing Director, UPMSCL, the Consultant - Drugs Procurement shall be responsible to provide support in procurement of Drugs for the health facilities of Uttar Pradesh.

Key Roles and Responsibilities :
1) Build strong, trusted relationships with Government counterparts.
2) Plan and supervise the preparation of deliverables of General Managers, Managers and other team members of Drugs Procurement.
3) Demonstrate deep expertise and an ability to generate insights towards Procurement Processes and new initiatives.
4) Build and maintain a strong internal and external network.
5) Finalizing draft bid documents with the help of General Manager- Drugs Procurement for inviting bids for procurement of drugs and seek approval from Managing Director, UPMSCL.
6) Ensuring that open competitive bidding process is followed to identify the most suitable suppliers based on evaluation of bids against technical specification/performance requirement, quality standers, historical performance, production/supply capacity and fulfillment of regulatory of requirements.

7) Conducting & Supervising Pre- bid meeting with the help of General Manager, Drugs Procurement and finalizing draft response to queries sought by prospective bidders and seeking approval from competent authority.
8) Seeking approval of Minutes of technical and financial bid opening.
9) Financial Bid evaluation report and recommendation for award of contract, quoted by the technically qualified bidders and seeking approval of Bid Evaluation Committee appointed by Managing Director, UPMSCL.
10) Undertaking need based price negotiations with suppliers to finalize a competitive price for the drugs procurement.
11) Grievance redressal with the help of General Managers related to procurement process only.
12) Performing any other work assigned by the Managing Director, UPMSCL.

Qualification
Essential
Applicant must have M.Pharm. Degree / M.B.B.S with Post Graduate degree or diploma in Medicine from a recognized institution/ University of India.

Desirable
(i) M.B.A/P.G.D.M. as additional qualification shall be preferred.
(ii) Applicants with deep understanding of procurement and logistics cycle for drugs shall be preferred.

Experience :
Essential
Applicant must have
(i) Minimum 12 years’ qualification experience of which at least 05 years in procurement of drugs for public or Government age cies.
(ii) Minimum 03 years of supervisory experience.

Skills and Attitude :
1) Good knowledge of public procurement rules and practices; In depth knowledge of drugs procurement processes including re ulatory requirements
2) Ability to develop and institutionalize procurement processes and controls;
3) People Management skills.

Age : Maximum age limit 50 years (Retired Government/P.S.U official with up to age of 62 years may also apply).

Contract Type And Period : The position is on offer on a contractual basis, initially for a period of three years, extendable thereafter, (but not beyond the age of 65 years), based on performance and subject to further
approval by UPMSCL.

Compensation Offered : Consolidated monthly payment (118500- 2,00,000) + 3% annual increment. If last drawn salary of any candidate is higher than entry level of offer of UPMSCL, on selection of that candidate offered salary may be increased upto next level but subject to maximum limit of pay structure

Location : Lucknow

How to Apply
1. Interested Candidates must send their application form in the prescribed format along with a self-attested relevant document by speed post or registered AD from the Indian Postal Department by mentioning on the envelop "Application for the (Post Name)" to GM (AHL), SUDA Bhawan, 7/23 Sector-7 Gomti Nagar Extention, Lucknow PIN : 226010. Applications sent by any other mode shall not be entertained.

1. Please Note : the attached CV with the application form shall be interpreted only as additional information, and the eligibility of the candidates shall be determined based on the information provided on the application form. Any claim to take into consideration the information provided in the CV shall not be, considered. Applications received through other sources shall be deemed invalid.
2. Applications not received in the prescribed format will be rejected. The application format may be downloaded from the website : upmsc.in,
3. Regular government employees are encouraged to apply on deputation
4. Candidates are required to have a valid personal email ID / .Mobile no. It should be kept active during this recruitment process. Under no circumstances, he/shc should share/ mention email ID/ Mobile no. of any other person.
5. In case, candidate does not have a valid personal email ID, he/she should create his/ her new email ID before applying. If message or email regarding Recruitment process is NOT received by candidates due to any reason, UPMSCL is NOT responsible in such cases.
6. The name of the candidate, his / her father / husband name, caste, etc. should be spelled correctly in the application form as it appears in the certificates and mark sheets.
7. Candidates should send a duly filled-out Application Form with a recent passport-size photograph affixed thereon, along with self- attested copies of certificates in support of qualifications, experience, age, etc.

8. Any request for a change of address and enclosing supporting documents later on will not be entertained.
9. Candidates are requested to retain one copy of the duly filled application form and other testimonials with them.
10. Incomplete applications and those not supported by self-attested copies of certificates are liable to be summarily rejected.
11. Applications received after the due date will not be entertained. The Company is not responsible for any postal delays.
12. Regular government employees are encouraged to apply on deputation. In the case of the selection of the candidate on deputation, an NOC would be required from the parent department at the time of the interview.
13. Vacancies shall be subject to the State Reservation Policy of Uttar Pradesh.
14. Candidates having domicile of Uttar Pradesh state who are claiming reservation in their respective category must submit the Caste certificate along with permanent residential proof issued by the competent authority. A candidate having domicile of other state will be treated under the unreserved category,
15. For open market positions, it will be on a contractual basis, initially for a period of three years, extendable thereafter based on performance, and subject to further approval by UPMSCL. For deputation positions, it will be guided by the deputation rules.'
16. UPMSCL reserves the right .to cancel any or all positions at any stage of the recruitment process. The number of vacant positions may vary at any stage of the recruitment process.
17. If, at any stage of recruitment, it is found that the candidate does not fulfil the eligibility criteria and/or that he/she has furnished incorrect/false information/certificates/documents or has suppressed any material fact(s), his/her candidature will stand cancelled. The decision of P. Medical Supplies Corporation Ltd. in any matter relating to recruitment at any stage of the recruitment process will be final and binding upon the candidates.

18. Please note that January 1, 2025, shall be taken as a reference date for computing age, qualification, experience, etc.
19. A personal interview process shall be carried out for the selection of the above position.
20. A maximum of 10 candidates shall be shortlisted for the final interview; in-case the number of eligible candidates is more than 10, a preliminary evaluation process will be used to shortlist the best 10 candidates for the final interview.
Preliminary Evaluation Process for the merit list
1. The highest percentage of marks 'obtained in Essential Qualification (5 Marks)
2. Having a desirable qualification (5 Marks)
3. Working Experience (10 Marks)'
21. UPMSCL will not provide any transportation or transportation cost to the eligible candidates for to attend personal interview
22. Candidate applying on deputation shall be given preference in the selection of the above positions based on the personal interview only.

The Last Dale of Submission of Application is February 23, 2025, at 05.00 PM