Pharmacognosy - Head of Department

Skills :

Research Management, Phytochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Project Management, Natural Product Isolation, Pharmacognosy,

Job Description - HOD (Pharmacognosy Department)

Position : Head of Department - Pharmacognosy

Department : Pharmacognosy

Reporting To : Principal / Dean

Location : Cheran College of Pharmacy - Coimbatore

Key Responsibilities

• Academic Leadership
• Plan, implement, and monitor Pharmacognosy theory and practical sessions.
• Ensure delivery of curriculum as per PCI / University guidelines.
• Prepare timetables, allocate workload, and maintain academic discipline.
• Laboratory & Research Management
• Oversee Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, and Herbal Drug Technology labs.
• Ensure availability, calibration, and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Guide research in natural products, herbal formulations, and plant analysis.
• Support faculty and students in publishing research papers.
• Faculty Supervision
• Monitor teaching quality and mentor faculty members.
• Conduct departmental meetings, FDPs, workshops, and seminars.
• Evaluate faculty performance and ensure academic documentation.
• Student Development
• Guide students in projects, dissertations, and plant identification work.
• Promote field visits, herbarium preparation, and industrial exposure.
• Ensure student attendance, discipline, and timely assessments.
• Compliance & Administration
• Maintain departmental files, lab records, SOPs, and stock registers.
• Ensure compliance with PCI, NAAC, NBA, and University inspection guidelines.
• Prepare departmental reports, AQAR data, and accreditation documents.
• Academic Quality & Innovation
• Introduce value-added courses, workshops, and skill development programs.
• Enhance teaching-learning through ICT tools and innovative methods.

Qualification & Experience

Skills Required

Research Management, Analytical Chemistry, Project Management, Pharmacognosy