Director

Job Title: Director

Institution: Wellcaza School of Health Sciences

Location: Cochin, Kerala

Type: Full-Time | Strategic Leadership Role

Reporting to: Chairman & Governing Board

Application Deadline: 25 July 2025

Email to Apply: institute@wellcaza.com

Position Overview

Wellcaza School of Health Sciences is seeking a visionary academic leader and strategic thinker to serve as its Director. The Director will lead institutional development, governance, industry-academia linkages, and foster a culture of research, innovation, and excellence across departments.

The ideal candidate will bring a rare combination of academic insight, administrative acumen, and industry orientation, with a strong passion for shaping the future of health sciences education in India.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

A full-time Management Degree (MBA/PGDM) or equivalent Postgraduate Diploma in Management /Postgraduation in any branches of Allied Health Sciences from any of India’s premier management institutions, or Institutions ranked within the Top 25 in NIRF (Management or Healthcare category)

Experience (any one or more of the following): Academic experience in teaching, research, or consultancy at reputed Indian or international institutions. Industry leadership experience in India or abroad with demonstrated achievements in healthcare, education, consulting, or institutional growth.

Preference will be given to candidates with: Demonstrated contributions to academic administration & Experience in healthcare education, university partnerships or strategic institutional planning

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction in alignment with the institution’s vision and long-term goals.
• Lead governance, policy formulation, and ensure seamless execution of academic and operational functions.
• Maintain and advance standards for academic excellence, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.
• Promote faculty development, research output, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Cultivate industry linkages, research partnerships, and knowledge-sharing programs with healthcare, pharma, and public health sectors.
• Mentor senior academic leadership including Principals, Deans, and Department Heads.
• Oversee branding, outreach, alumni engagement, and national/international institutional collaborations.
• Lead digital transformation and curriculum modernization aligned with global best practices.
• Represent the institution at policy forums, conferences, and academic/professional associations.

Desired Attributes

• Proven ability to lead within a multi-stakeholder ecosystem (academia, industry, government).
• Strong expertise in strategic planning, institutional branding, and team leadership.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Deep commitment to academic excellence, student development, and institution-building.
• A global outlook with sound knowledge of the Indian education system and key regulatory frameworks (UGC, NAAC, NABH, NMC, etc.).

Remuneration

A competitive salary package with performance-linked incentives, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Relocation support and executive benefits may be offered to exceptional candidates from outside Kerala or overseas.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send:

• A detailed CV
• A Cover Letter expressing their vision for academic leadership in health sciences
• (Optional) LinkedIn Profile, Google Scholar link, or published works

Email: institute@wellcaza.com

Deadline to Apply: 25 July 2025

Note: We strongly encourage applications from senior industry professionals or recently retired individuals with a deep commitment to academic leadership, as well as academicians with demonstrated institutional development experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Commuter assistance
• Internet reimbursement
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 25/07/2025
Expected Start Date: 01/08/2025