Central Medical Services Society (CMSS) has been established with the approval of Cabinet on 24.08.2011 as a Central Procurement Agency (CPA) to streamline drug procurement and distribution system of Department of Health & Family Welfare (DoHFW), 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 : General Manager - Quality Assurance

Tenure of Post : For a period not exceeding 5 years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

Emoluments : Rs. 1,50,000/- per month (Consolidated-all inclusive)

Age limit : Up to 55 years on the last date of receipt of application.

Essential Educational Qualification and Experience for direct recruitment
A) M. Pharma/ M.Sc(Chemistry)/Post Graduate in Bio-Technology with minimum 15 years of experience out of which at least 05 years of experience in inspection, testing & quality assurance of drugs, vaccines and other healthcare products goods for the purpose of procurement there of, Working Knowledge and experience of Ms Office applications.
B) Proficiency in modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and E-procurement system is desirable
C) Conversant with GFR.

Probation period : 6 (Six) months

Period of appointment : For retention/continuation, review of performance after every year by the DG & CEO and the Governing Body of the Society. However, services can be terminated by serving one month’s notice.

Annual increase in salary : 5% subject to satisfactory performance.

Main Responsibility
1) To ensure that all procured goods are of the highest quality and meet the specifications as per the purchase order.
2) To ensure that the quality does not deteriorate during storage and distribution.
3) To put in place excellent, quality assurance system through the procurement cycle starting from sourcing till final distribution to ensure the quality of health sector goods.
4) Providing advice on all technical issues relating to procurement of Health Sector Goods.
5) Formulating the generic specifications of health sector goods in consultation with all stakeholders and its up-gradation from time to time.
6) To conduct inspection & testing of contracted goods to ensure supply as per contract specifications.
7) Assessment of vendors, vendor rating and registration of suppliers to maintain directory of suppliers.
8) Creation of unified standards for inspection of manufactures and suppliers to assess compliance with good manufacturing practices (GMP).
9) Assessment and empanelment of external inspection agencies.
10) To provide inputs to the Supply Chain Management System.
11) E-procurement relating to quality assurance issues.
12) Other duties as specified or assigned by the Director General /CEO.

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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 for General Manager (Quality Assurance):-
(i) M. Pharma/M.Sc. (Chemistry)/Post Graduate Degree in Bio-Technology of recognised University.
(ii) Having minimum three years experience in any of following fields: State Drug Controller/Central Drug Controller/State Drug Testing Laboratories /Central Drug Testing Laboratories.
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 56 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 (Amiexure-2) duly signed by the applicant and certified by the Plead 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:
(vi) 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.
(vii) Vigilance clearance certificate.
(viii) 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;
(ix) Certificate regarding imposition of penalties stating that no minor/major penalties have been imposed upon the officer during the last 10 years;
(x) Integrity Certificate.

Applications complete in all respects may be sent “Through proper channel” at the given address: The GM (Administration), Central Medical Services Society, 2nd Floor, 8 Teen Murti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021 within 30 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in the Employment News/ Rozgar Samachar or leading National Dailies, whichever is published later. The Vacancy circular along with enclosures can also be downloaded from this Organisation’s official website cmss.gov.in. Incomplete applications, or those received after the closing date of receipt of applications and applications not received “Through proper channel” may not be entertained.

The cut-off date for determining eligibility for candidates applying for deputation would be the last date for receipt of nominations in the CMSS, i.e. 30th day from the date of publication of this advertisement in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar or leading National dailies, whichever is published later.

All the Ministries/Departments are requested to circulate the vacancy in their attached /subordinate offices/ autonomous bodies/ educational and other research institutions/ universities.