Principal

Eligibility / Qualification Required:

• Qualification:

  MBBS and PhD in Public Health/Epidemiology/PhD Health Services Management (or related field).

• Experience:

  12 to 15 years of relevant experience in Public Health, with at least 5 to 10 years in a senior academic or leadership role.

Job Description:

• Provide leadership in the design, development, and continuous improvement of academic programs in Public Health and Family Medicine for undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing professional development programs.
• Ensure curricula are competency-based, aligned with national and international standards.
• Oversee the integration of academic programs with the hospital’s extensive clinical and community outreach network.
• Lead engagement with government/public sector stakeholders for health policy development
• Promote innovation in digital health, data systems, and population analytics
• Integrate AI / data-driven decision-making in public health programs
• Ensure students and trainees receive hands-on training in primary care settings, with a strong emphasis on preventive, promotive, and family-centred healthcare services.
• Promote a strong research culture within the college by facilitating high-quality research in epidemiology, public health, primary care, and health systems.
• Secure research funding, fostering collaborations, and ensuring publication of research findings in reputable journals.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the College, including faculty recruitment, performance management, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Ensure effective governance, transparency, and adherence to institutional policies and procedures.
• Lead initiatives to recruit, mentor, and retain qualified faculty, fostering continuous professional development, enhancing teaching competencies, and building leadership capacity within the academic team.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to expand the College’s academic offerings, research portfolio, and community impact.
• Establish and supervise Family Medicine clinics and outreach centers.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with governing bodies, academic institutions and international organizations.
• Ensure that all academic and clinical programs meet the standards set by relevant regulatory authorities and accreditation bodies..
• Represent the institution in national/international public health forums

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