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 institutions
Key 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)