Director & Unit Head

Felix Hospital; India; On-site; INR 7,000,000 - 12,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth potential tied to performance

Job summary

Felix Hospital in Noida, India, seeks a Director & Unit Head – Orthopedics & Joint Replacement to lead clinical leadership, unit development, surgical excellence, academic growth, and business expansion. The role combines leadership, surgical expertise, team Building, and strategic growth for a centre of excellence.

The successful candidate will establish the unit as a premier orthopedics and joint replacement centre with strong patient safety, outcomes, and stakeholder management across

Qualifications

• MBBS with MS/DNB in Orthopedics or equivalent qualification.
• Fellowship/advanced training in Joint Replacement/Arthroplasty preferred.
• Significant senior orthopedic consultant experience with leadership.
• Previous Unit Head/Director level leadership preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale orthopedic services.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the Orthopedics & Joint Replacement unit.
• Develop and implement the strategic roadmap for the unit.
• Lead and build a high-performing multidisciplinary orthopedic team.
• Grow orthopedic volumes, revenue, and market presence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Team management

Education

MBBS with MS/DNB in Orthopedics

Fellowship / Joint Replacement / Arthroplasty

Job description

Posted On 27 Aug 2026

End Date 10 Sep 2026

Required Experience 10 - 15 years

Basic Section

Band TM2

Designation Director & Unit Head

Campus/Non Campus Non Campus

Closing Date 10 Sep 2026

Organisational

Group Felix Group

Department Orthopaedic

Country India

Region North

Branch Noida

Working Location Noida-137

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION (JD)

Position: Director & Unit Head – Orthopedics & Joint Replacement

Department: Orthopedics & Joint Replacement
Location: Felix Hospital, Noida – Sector 137
Reporting To: Medical Director / Chief Operating Officer
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Felix Hospital is looking for an accomplished and visionary Director & Unit Head – Orthopedics & Joint Replacement to lead and develop the Orthopedics & Joint Replacement Centre.

The role combines clinical leadership, unit development, surgical excellence, team building, academic development, and business growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing the unit as a centre of excellence for comprehensive orthopedic and joint replacement services.

Key Responsibilities

? Clinical Leadership

Provide clinical leadership for the Orthopedics & Joint Replacement unit.

Perform and supervise complex orthopedic and joint replacement procedures.

Develop standardized clinical pathways, protocols, and treatment guidelines.

Ensure high standards of patient safety, clinical quality, and outcomes.

Lead multidisciplinary management of complex orthopedic cases.

Promote evidence-based and ethical clinical practices.

? Unit Development & Centre of Excellence

Develop and implement the strategic roadmap for the Orthopedics & Joint Replacement unit.

Build a comprehensive Joint Replacement and Advanced Orthopedics Centre.

Develop specialty services including primary and revision joint replacement, trauma, sports injuries, arthroscopy, and complex orthopedic reconstruction, as applicable.

Introduce advanced surgical techniques, technology, and clinical programs.

Work with hospital leadership to develop infrastructure, equipment, OT capacity, and support services.

Recruit, mentor, and develop consultants, surgeons, fellows, and clinical support teams.

Build a high-performing multidisciplinary orthopedic team.

Establish clear clinical responsibilities, protocols, and performance standards.

Conduct clinical meetings, case discussions, morbidity & mortality reviews, and quality initiatives.

Promote continuous professional development and knowledge sharing.

? Business & Service Line Growth

Develop strategies to grow orthopedic and joint replacement volumes, revenue, and market presence.

Build referral networks with physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, physiotherapists, sports organizations, and other healthcare providers.

Develop outreach and community programs to strengthen the Orthopedics brand.

Support corporate, insurance, and TPA relationships related to orthopedic services.

Monitor patient volumes, procedures, revenue, realization, and overall unit performance.

Identify opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency.

? Patient Experience & Quality

Ensure excellent patient experience throughout the treatment journey.

Establish systems for monitoring clinical outcomes, complications, readmissions, and patient satisfaction.

Drive quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives.

Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.

? Academic & Research Development

Promote academic activities, clinical research, workshops, CME programs, and conferences.

Encourage publication, presentations, and evidence-based clinical practices.

Develop fellowship/training opportunities where appropriate.

Position Felix Hospital as a preferred centre for orthopedic education and advanced surgical training.

Strong expertise in Orthopedics & Joint Replacement.

Excellent clinical and surgical leadership.

Experience in complex and revision joint replacement preferred.

Strong team-building and people-management capabilities.

Business acumen with the ability to develop a specialty service line.

Excellent communication, networking, and stakeholder-management skills.

Commitment to clinical excellence, ethics, patient safety, and quality outcomes.

Ability to work closely with hospital leadership and cross-functional teams.

Qualification & Experience

MBBS with MS/DNB in Orthopedics or equivalent recognized qualification.

Fellowship / advanced training in Joint Replacement / Arthroplasty preferred.

Significant experience as a senior orthopedic consultant with proven expertise in joint replacement.

Previous experience in a Unit Head, HOD, Director, or equivalent leadership role will be highly preferred.

Demonstrated experience in building and scaling orthopedic/joint replacement services.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Growth in orthopedic and joint replacement patient volumes

Surgical volumes and case mix

Clinical outcomes and patient safety indicators

Patient satisfaction and experience

Revenue and profitability of the unit

Team recruitment and retention

Development of new orthopedic services

Academic, research, and training initiatives

What Felix Hospital Offers

Opportunity to lead and build a growing Orthopedics & Joint Replacement Centre

Access to multidisciplinary clinical services and hospital infrastructure

Opportunity to build a high-performing orthopedic team

Clinical, academic, and leadership growth opportunities

Competitive compensation with performance-linked growth potential

Lead. Build. Innovate. Deliver Excellence in Orthopedic Care.