About Us: Apollo Knowledge is a strategic business vertical within the integrated Apollo Hospitals & Healthcare group, with its interests spread across the entire Healthcare Education Services spectrum. Education, Skilling, Up-skilling, Training and Workforce Services have the potential to be key drivers of healthcare by augmenting the overall healthcare delivery value chain. This is the focus of Apollo Knowledge as a company. Our campus canvas stretches far and wide into different states of India and put together we graduate over 2000 students annually - this number is set to double within next 1-2 years. With some well-established, diversified assets that exist today and some promising high-growth businesses in pipeline, Apollo Knowledge is poised to serve the ever-growing demand within key segments of healthcare both at India and internationally. Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to lead the Placements function for our institutional partners across regulated and non-regulated programs in Engineering, Management, Nursing, and Allied Health professionals. This role will be pivotal in establishing and scaling our placements-as-a-service offering, ensuring credibility, consistency, and high-quality outcomes across diverse academic and training institutions Key Duties / Accountabilities: Strategic Leadership: - Design and implement a robust placement strategy aligned with business goals and workforce demand. - Develop annual and quarterly placement plans with clear targets and milestones. - Establish strategic tie-ups with hospitals, diagnostic centers, corporates, and healthcare employers across India and globally. Operational Excellence: - Create and standardize placement frameworks for regulated (e.g., Nursing Council-approved) and non-regulated programs. - Collaborate with internal teams and partner institutions to align placement opportunities with curriculum outcomes. - Organize and oversee job fairs, campus hiring events, and employer engagement programs. Stakeholder Engagement: - Serve as the primary liaison for placements across institutions and academies. - Work closely with academic heads, training managers, and career services teams to ensure student readiness and employer alignment. - Represent the organization in external forums, conferences, and industry events to promote placement partnerships. Team Building & Management: - Build and lead a high-performing placements team with domain-specific expertise. - Mentor and guide team members to achieve placement targets and maintain employer satisfaction. - Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Market Intelligence & Employer Relations: - Stay updated on healthcare workforce trends, employer expectations, and emerging roles. - Expand employer network across geographies and specialties to support diverse placement needs. - Develop employer feedback mechanisms to continuously improve placement outcomes. Essential Qualifications & Critical Experiences: - Minimum 10-15 years of experience in placements, talent acquisition, or career services, preferably in healthcare education or staffing. - Proven track record in placing candidates in Nursing, Allied Health, and other healthcare roles. - Strong understanding of both regulated and non-regulated healthcare programs. - Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills. - Experience in building placement functions from scratch or scaling existing ones is a plus. - Basic computer literacy and CRM usage skills.

Chennai

Apollo Knowledge - Placement Head 

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