Apollo Hospitals

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 institutionsKey Duties / 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. (ref:iimjobs.com)