Consultant – Planning and Finance Management, Technical Support Unit

PATH current employees - please log in and apply Here   PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.  About the Project   The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has launched the Metropolitan Disease Surveillance Strengthening component under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM). This initiative, supported by the World Bank through the Transforming India’s Public Health Systems for Pandemic Preparedness Program (PHSPP), covers 20 cities across India. PATH has been selected as a key partner by the World Bank in establishing a Technical Support Unit (TSU) to provide expert guidance in the design and implementation of this initiative. The TSU will provide strategic direction and technical support for the initial two years of the program, leveraging global experience and best practices to strengthen metropolitan disease surveillance. The primary objective is to facilitate operationalization, address challenges, and promote innovations as global public goods. Position Overview   The Consultant – Planning and Finance Management will be instrumental in guiding the strategic implementation, monitoring, and enhancement of the metropolitan disease surveillance program. This role involves collaboration with national health authorities, stakeholders, and technical partners to ensure the program’s success and sustainability. The Consultant will lead initiatives aimed at improving planning, financial management, and sustainable financing for public health interventions across metropolitan cities. Duty Location: National Centre for Disease Control, Delhi Key Roles and Responsibilities Strategic Planning and Budgeting: Assess cost norms from global metropolitan cities and provide recommendations for realistic planning and budgeting of activities for the metropolitan disease surveillance program. Funds Flow and Financial Systems: Evaluate the existing funds flow systems of the program, identifying areas to improve efficiency and transparency in financial management. Financial Reporting and Accountability: Analyze the accounting and financial reporting mechanisms to enhance timeliness, accuracy, and accountability in financial reporting. Sustainable Financing Solutions: Develop strategies for ensuring sustainable financing for metropolitan surveillance units post-PM-ABHIM, ensuring the long-term financial viability of the program. Capacity Building: Provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to finance and administrative teams within metropolitan surveillance units to enhance financial management practices. Monitoring and Evaluation: Develop and implement monitoring tools to track the financial…