Dean - Healthcare Management/Public Health

Job Description:

We are looking for the Dean of Healthcare Management / Public Health for one of our reputed client based at Bengaluru. The Dean is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the operations, strategic direction, and academic excellence of a healthcare-focused faculty or department within an educational institution. This role combines administrative leadership, educational stewardship, and collaborative engagement with faculty, students, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Administration:

- Provide visionary leadership for the Faculty of Healthcare, ensuring alignment with the institutions mission and values.

- Oversee all aspects of faculty operations, including curriculum development, budget management, and fund development.

- Collaborate with other deans, administrators, and university leadership to enhance interdisciplinary programs and initiatives.

Academic Excellence:

- Foster an environment conducive to world-leading research, excellence in teaching, and

engaged scholarship.

- Champion curricular innovation, ensuring programs meet the highest standards of quality and relevance.

- Encourage faculty and student involvement in research, scholarly activities, and professional development.

Student and Faculty Support:

- Cultivate an inclusive and supportive environment where students, faculty, and staff thrive.

- Promote student success, well-being, and career development.

- Recruit and retain high-quality faculty members who contribute to the facultys mission.

External Engagement:

- Represent the Faculty of Healthcare externally, building partnerships with healthcare organizations, industry, and government agencies.

- Advocate for the facultys interests and collaborate on initiatives that advance healthcare education and practice.

- Participate in fundraising efforts and donor relations to support faculty programs and infrastructure.

Ethical Leadership:

- Demonstrate personal and professional integrity, setting a positive example for faculty, staff, and students.

- Uphold ethical standards and promote respectful and collegial conduct within the faculty.

Qualifications:

- An advanced degree (e.g., MD, PhD, or equivalent) in a relevant field within healthcare / Hospital Management / Public Health.

- Significant experience in academic leadership, preferably as a department chair, associate dean, or equivalent.

- Strong understanding of healthcare education and research

- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.