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JD - Associate Dean – Allied & Healthcare Reports to: Dean Academics and Quality Assurance, Allied Health, Apollo Healthcare Academy (AHA)Location : New Delhi/HyderabadTravel – 75%, WFH-25%Role PurposeThe Associate Dean – Allied & Healthcare will provide academic, administrative, and strategic leadership for the development and growth of Allied and Healthcare programs at the partner universities. The role will coordinate with the academic leadership at the partner universities to ensure alignment and delivery of the programs as per agreed curriculum, infrastructure planning, faculty development, academic delivery, regulatory compliance, industry integration, and outcome-based education to meet the quality standards with national healthcare priorities, National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession, university vision, and global standards as per the MoU between the University and AHA.Key Responsibilities1. Liaison and support Academic Planning & Curriculum Development with the Academic Leadership at the Partner universitiesLiaison with academic team of the partner university for periodic revision of competency-based, outcome-driven curricula in line with:National regulatory frameworks (NCAHP, UGC, NEP, etc.)Industry and hospital requirementsWork closely with statutory bodies and university academic team for approvals.Benchmark programs against top national and international institutions.Liaison with industry/hospital partners for skill-integrated learning models.2. Program Development & Regulatory CompliancePlan and operationalize new programs with the partner university academic leadership in Allied and Healthcare domains.Ensure compliance with statutory and accreditation requirements.Assist academic team of the university monitor academic regulations, program structures, and evaluation frameworks.Assist academic leadership of partner university to facilitate of inspections, audits, and documentation.3. Infrastructure & Resource PlanningTo liaison with the academic team of the partner university to ensure availability of the required facilities at the university and the partner hospital for:LaboratoriesSimulation facilitiesClinical training infrastructureDigital learning ecosystemsWork with administration and finance teams for budget planning and optimization.4. Faculty Recruitment & DevelopmentIdentify faculty requirements as per regulatory norms and growth plans for the AHA faculty pool for the designated partner universities and help partner universities in their recruitment processes.Participate in recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and performance management of AHA faculty.Coordinate with the faculty SPOC of the AHA at the partner university.Design faculty development and clinical upskilling initiatives.5. Academic Delivery & Quality AssuranceMonitor academic delivery and quality for allied and healthcare programs at partner university and the industry partner for:Teaching–learning processesAcademic schedulingClinical postings & skill trainingStudent progression and successEnsure implementation of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and continuous quality improvement systems.Strengthen learning outcomes, assessment strategies, and academic analytics.6. Industry & Clinical IntegrationBuild partnerships with:HospitalsDiagnostic centresRehabilitation centresHealthcare industriesFacilitate:Clinical trainingInternshipsApprenticeshipsPlacement pathwaysAlign programs with emerging healthcare workforce needs.7. Strategic Growth & InnovationIdentify future domains and new-age specializations in Allied & Healthcare.Promote:Simulation-based educationDigital healthAI in healthcareSkill certification pathwaysContribute to visibility, and brand building.8. Financial & Administrative ResponsibilitiesPrepare program-wise budget plans and resource utilization strategies.Ensure optimal cost-quality balance in program delivery.Contribute to revenue generation through new programs and partnerships.9. Student Success & Stakeholder EngagementOversee mentoring, academic support, and progression.Interact effectively with: University leadershipRegulatory bodiesIndustry partnersStudents & parentsKey CompetenciesStrong academic leadership and governance capabilityDeep understanding of Allied & Healthcare education ecosystemAbility to liaison with the academic leadership of the partner universities and industry.Curriculum design and OBE implementation expertiseRegulatory and accreditation knowledgeStrategic thinking with execution abilityFinancial and resource planning skillsExcellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skillsData-driven decision-makingQualificationsPh.D. in a relevant Allied / Healthcare discipline.Master’s degree in Allied / Healthcare domain (required).Additional qualifications in Health Professions Education / Hospital Administration / Medical Education (desirable).Experience10+ years of academic/clinical/teaching experience, with at least:5 years in academic leadership (HoD / Program Head / Professor / equivalent).Proven experience in:Curriculum designProgram developmentRegulatory processesIndustry collaborationExposure to establishing new institutions/programs will be highly desirable.Preferred BackgroundExperience in institutions offering multiple Allied Health programs.Strong network with hospitals and healthcare sector.Understanding of future healthcare workforce trends.Key Performance Indicators (Indicative)Successful liaising with partner universities and industryRegulatory approvals & accreditationsStudent outcomes and employabilityFaculty recruitment and retentionIndustry partnershipsFinancial sustainability of programsAcademic quality benchmarks