Consultant - Strengthening of Blood Safety Services

1. POSITIONS VACANT: Consultant - Strengthening of Blood Safety Services, International Not-for-Profit Organization, Delhi.

2. ORGANISATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Our client is a respected international not-for-profit, that works in public health, to improve the health of disadvantaged communities, across the globe.

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Consultants will provide technical assistance to a State Government in India to strengthen blood safety services, this assignment is intended to support the Blood Transfusion Services (BTS) Division, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, with a national baseline and landscaping exercise. A consultant is sought for an initial three month period to lead this work. S/he will be responsible for the following work;

Key Job Responsibilities: 

(1) Carry out a baseline capture and landscaping exercise of blood transfusion services, adapting an existing state-level gap assessment approach to the Division’s priorities, so that the Division has a structured, evidence-based understanding of service readiness, performance gaps and support needs across states;

(2) Develop a clear problem statement and potential areas of support that can be used to start discussions with prospective donors and partners for further investment;

(3) Build on, and document, the learning from the hiring organisation’s state-level engagement for blood safety services so that what is transferable is available to the Division;

(4) Support the Division in identifying potential resource opportunities and partners for the priority areas that emerge from the exercise;

(5) This assignment is intended as a first step. Any follow-on support will depend on the Division’s priorities and the availability of appropriate resources;

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualifications and Experience:

(1) Applicants must have MBBS with a postgraduate qualification in Community medicine, Public Health, Transfusion medicine, Hospital Administration or Health Management;
(2) Minimum 5 - 7 years of experience in public health or health systems strengthening, preferably with national or state government; Experience in blood transfusion services, blood safety programmes is desirable;
(3) Proven experience designing or conducting facility assessments, gap analyses or landscaping studies, including data analysis and report writing;

Skills and Competencies:

(1) Understanding of India’s blood transfusion system, including the National Blood Policy, National Standards for Blood Centres and Blood Transfusion Services, regulatory requirements for blood centres, quality assurance (IQC/EQAS), haemovigilance, and digital platforms such as e-RaktKosh and ABDM is desirable;

(2) Experience with state-level blood centre assessments or strengthening initiatives, preparing concept notes or investment cases for donors, and working with development partners is desirable;

(3) Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into clear, practical recommendations;
(4) Excellent written and verbal communication in English; Hindi is desirable;

(5) Ability to work with senior government officials and coordinate several stakeholders;

(6) Proficiency in MS Office and online data collection tools (e.g. Google Forms, Excel);

(7) Self-motivated, organised and able to deliver on tight timelines;

(8) Willingness to travel within India as required;

5. CONSULTANCY FEE: 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: New Delhi

7. REFERENCE: C-ND-INPO

8. NATURE OF CONTRACT:

The selected candidate shall be engaged as a Consultant on the rolls of SAMS, a third-party payrolling agency, for a full-time consultancy engagement initially offered for a period of Three months. The contract is extendable based on performance and project requirements. It is explicitly clarified that this consultancy engagement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of future employment, with SAMS, or our client, or any other organization associated with the project.

9. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar 
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025

Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612

10. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to urgently apply before November 04, 2026.