Director – Health & Rehabilitation

Position Overview

The Director – Health & Rehabilitation will lead APD’s strategic and operational efforts in Early Intervention and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation. This role demands a visionary leader with experience managing large-scale, multi-geographic programs, advanced rehabilitation techniques, and technology-enabled solutions. The Director will work closely with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure sustainable growth and measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Program Oversight

• Lead the strategic direction of Health & Rehabilitation programs, ensuring alignment with APD’s mission and values.
  
• Oversee multi-state rehabilitation initiatives, ensuring high standards of quality and scalability.
  
• Design and implement innovative frameworks, including technology-assisted delivery models and digital tools for rehabilitation.
  
• Develop program manuals, SOPs, and scalable interventions for Early Intervention and SCIR.

Operational Excellence and Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a large team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
  
• Ensure alignment across programs and functional teams for seamless execution of initiatives.
  
• Build second-line leadership capacity through structured training and mentoring programs.

Research, Advocacy, and External Representation

• Spearhead applied research initiatives, contributing to knowledge in the fields of rehabilitation and disability.
  
• Represent APD at national and international forums, advocating for inclusive health policies and practices.
  
• Establish partnerships with universities to develop fellowship programs and collaborative initiatives.

Partnership and Stakeholder Management

• Forge and sustain strategic partnerships with government bodies, NGOs, and technical collaborators.
  
• Expand APD’s influence in the rehabilitation space through partnerships, joint ventures, and advocacy campaigns.

Financial Oversight and Resource Mobilization

• Oversee financial planning and donor reporting for all programs, ensuring transparency and compliance.
  
• Work with the leadership team to identify and secure funding for new and existing programs.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree or higher in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Public Health, Rehabilitation Sciences, or related fields.

Experience

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  Must-have:
  
• 12-15 years of progressive experience in health program management and rehabilitation services.
  
• Proven track record of managing large teams and complex, multi-geographic operations.
  
• Strong expertise in Early Intervention and Spinal Cord Injury rehabilitation.
  
• Good-to-have:
  
• Experience in technology-assisted program delivery.
  
• Published research or experience in advocacy and policymaking.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Strategic thinking with the ability to manage complex, large-scale projects.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder management and team leadership.
  
• Proficiency in financial oversight, donor engagement, and compliance.
  
• Passion for driving transformative change in the health and rehabilitation sector.

Expectations from the Role

• The Director will prioritize scalability, sustainability, and impact in every initiative.
  
• Travel to program locations will be required to ensure on-ground relevance and effectiveness.
  
• Focus on measurable outcomes, including the development of new initiatives and consistent program improvement.