Dean & Professor

Job Description

Role Overview: The Dean & Professor for the Institute of Health Management Research is a leadership position responsible for the strategic, academic, and operational growth of the school. This role involves programmatic, managerial, and fiscal responsibilities, ensuring the highest quality in teaching, research, consultancy, training, and executive education. The Dean serves as a bridge between faculty, students, staff, and university leadership, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. Qualification: Must-Have: MBBS + MD (Community Medicine) or MPH. Preferred: Ph.D. in Health Mgmt./Public Health/Healthcare Admin./Health Policy, or similar from a recognized institution. Required Skills: Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to engage stakeholders across multiple sectors (academic, government, healthcare industry). Required Experience: 20+ years of academic, research, and institutional leadership experience in healthcare, public health, or health systems management. A proven track record in managing academic programs, securing research grants, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Strong industry and governmental connections in the healthcare, public health, and policy sectors. Key Responsibilities: Academic Leadership & Curriculum Development: Provide strategic direction for academic programs in health management, public health, and healthcare administration. Oversee curriculum development, accreditation, and quality assurance to maintain academic excellence. Foster interdisciplinary collaboration between healthcare management, policy research, and emerging health technologies. Promote the integration of emerging technologies into academic programs. Research & Innovation: Lead high-impact research, publications, and policy-driven studies in healthcare and public health. Secure research grants and funding through collaborations with government agencies, healthcare institutions, and global organizations. Establish Centers of Excellence in health systems research, epidemiology, and healthcare innovations. Encourage faculty and students to participate in funded research projects, knowledge dissemination, and healthcare consulting. Faculty Development & Student Engagement: Recruit, mentor, and retain high-caliber faculty to drive academic and research excellence. Promote faculty development programs, international collaborations, and continuous learning initiatives. Enhance student learning through experiential learning, industry-driven projects, and global exposure. Encourage innovation, entrepreneurship, and start-up incubation in the healthcare sector. Industry & Institutional Collaboration: Strengthen partnerships with healthcare organizations, government bodies, NGOs, and research institutions. Develop Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with global universities, healthcare networks, and funding agencies. Establish an advisory board comprising industry leaders and policymakers to guide research and curriculum. Promote healthcare consulting, executive education, and leadership training programs. Administrative & Financial Management: Oversee budget planning, resource allocation, and infrastructure development for the School of IHMR. Ensure regulatory compliance with UGC, NAAC, NIRF, MOE and international accreditation bodies. Drive digital transformation and the adoption of smart learning solutions in healthcare education. Community Engagement & Public Relations: Represent IIHMR University at national and international conferences, policy forums, and healthcare summits. Organize healthcare conferences, leadership workshops, and policy dialogues. Drive initiatives in public health advocacy, sustainability, and community impact projects.