Job Description
Position Overview
The Director – Health & Rehabilitation will lead APD’s strategic and operational efforts in Early Intervention and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation. This role demands a visionary leader with experience managing large-scale, multi-geographic programs, advanced rehabilitation techniques, and technology-enabled solutions. The Director will work closely with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure sustainable growth and measurable impact.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Program Oversight
- Lead the strategic direction of Health & Rehabilitation programs, ensuring alignment with APD’s mission and values.
- Oversee multi-state rehabilitation initiatives, ensuring high standards of quality and scalability.
- Design and implement innovative frameworks, including technology-assisted delivery models and digital tools for rehabilitation.
- Develop program manuals, SOPs, and scalable interventions for Early Intervention and SCIR.
Operational Excellence and Team Leadership
Manage and mentor a large team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.Ensure alignment across programs and functional teams for seamless execution of initiatives.Build second-line leadership capacity through structured training and mentoring programs.Research, Advocacy, and External Representation
Spearhead applied research initiatives, contributing to knowledge in the fields of rehabilitation and disability.Represent APD at national and international forums, advocating for inclusive health policies and practices.Establish partnerships with universities to develop fellowship programs and collaborative initiatives.Partnership and Stakeholder Management
Forge and sustain strategic partnerships with government bodies, NGOs, and technical collaborators.Expand APD’s influence in the rehabilitation space through partnerships, joint ventures, and advocacy campaigns.Financial Oversight and Resource Mobilization
Oversee financial planning and donor reporting for all programs, ensuring transparency and compliance.Work with the leadership team to identify and secure funding for new and existing programs.Qualifications and Experience
Education
Master’s degree or higher in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Public Health, Rehabilitation Sciences, or related fields.Experience
Must-have :12-15 years of progressive experience in health program management and rehabilitation services.Proven track record of managing large teams and complex, multi-geographic operations.Strong expertise in Early Intervention and Spinal Cord Injury rehabilitation.Good-to-have :Experience in technology-assisted program delivery.Published research or experience in advocacy and policymaking.Key Skills and Attributes
Strategic thinking with the ability to manage complex, large-scale projects.Strong interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder management and team leadership.Proficiency in financial oversight, donor engagement, and compliance.Passion for driving transformative change in the health and rehabilitation sector.Expectations from the Role
The Director will prioritize scalability, sustainability, and impact in every initiative.Travel to program locations will be required to ensure on-ground relevance and effectiveness.Focus on measurable outcomes, including the development of new initiatives and consistent program improvement.Requirements