Head — University Medical Centre

Chandigarh University; Mohali; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandigarh University in Mohali invites applications for Head of University Medical Centre to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of campus healthcare services. The role ensures timely, accessible care, coordinating medical, nursing, administrative and support teams with an emphasis on student wellbeing.

The position requires MBBS with valid registration and experience in hospital administration or campus healthcare, including emergency response and external partnerships.

Qualifications

• MBBS from a recognized medical institution.
• Valid registration with the applicable Medical Council / NMC framework.
• Postgraduate qualification in Hospital Administration, Healthcare Management or Public Health would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the University Medical Centre.
• Plan and monitor manpower deployment, duty rosters, shifts and service coverage.
• Monitor attendance, discipline, performance, accountability and service delivery of the team.
• Conduct periodic team reviews and ensure timely resolution of operational issues.
• Ensure adequate medical and nursing coverage during regular operations, nights, weekends and major university events.
• Establish an effective mechanism for handling accidents, injuries, illness and other health-related incidents on campus.
• Coordinate emergency admissions, specialist consultations, investigations, procedures and referrals.
• Review existing healthcare tie-ups and recommend additional partnerships where required.
• Monitor campus-level health concerns and recurring health issues requiring institutional intervention.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Healthcare operations

Emergency response

Education

MBBS

Medical registration

Postgraduate in Hospital Admin/Healthcare/Public Health

Job description

The Head — University Medical Centre provides overall leadership and operational oversight of the University Medical Centre, ensuring timely, accessible, coordinated and student-focused healthcare services. The role is directly accountable to the Executive Director — Student Affairs & Administration and is responsible for leading, coordinating and monitoring the complete Medical Centre team, including medical, nursing, administrative and support personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and direction for the University Medical Centre.

Plan and monitor manpower deployment, duty rosters, shifts and service coverage.

Monitor attendance, discipline, performance, accountability and service delivery of the team.

Conduct periodic team reviews and ensure timely resolution of operational issues.

Ensure adequate medical and nursing coverage during regular operations, nights, weekends and major university events, as required.

Ensure prompt medical assistance to students requiring routine, urgent or emergency care.

Establish an effective mechanism for handling accidents, injuries, illness and other health-related incidents on campus.

Ensure timely assessment, first response, stabilization, referral and transportation of students requiring external treatment.

Monitor referred cases and ensure appropriate follow-up until closure.

Coordinate medical support during examinations, sports activities, major events and other high-footfall activities.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with tie-up hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centres, ambulance providers and other healthcare service providers.

Coordinate emergency admissions, specialist consultations, investigations, procedures and referrals.

Review existing healthcare tie-ups and recommend additional partnerships where required.

Monitor the responsiveness and service quality of external healthcare partners.

Coordinate institutional requirements relating to referrals, documentation, billing and other healthcare processes, wherever applicable.

4. Medical Centre Operations

Ensure smooth day-to-day functioning of the Medical Centre.

Develop and implement SOPs for routine services, emergencies, referrals, ambulance movement and critical incidents.

Monitor availability of essential medicines, medical equipment, emergency supplies and consumables.

Ensure readiness and proper maintenance of emergency equipment.

Monitor cleanliness, hygiene, infection-control practices and overall standards within the Medical Centre.

Ensure appropriate maintenance and confidentiality of medical records.

Establish a robust campus medical emergency response mechanism.

Ensure immediate intervention and escalation during serious medical emergencies.

Coordinate with ambulance services, hospitals, Security, Hostel Administration and other concerneddepartments.

Develop emergency response protocols for accidents, serious illness, mass-casualty situations, outbreaks and other health emergencies.

Participate in university-level emergency and crisis-management planning involving medical services.

Coordinate health awareness programmes, medical camps, screening programmes and vaccination drives.

Monitor campus-level health concerns and recurring health issues requiring institutional intervention.

Coordinate with relevant departments on sanitation, hygiene, vector control, food safety and other campus health matters.

Promote preventive and wellness-oriented healthcare initiatives for students.

7. Reporting, Monitoring &Compliance

Submit regular operational and performance reports to the Executive Director — DSA&A.

Maintain records of medical cases, emergencies, referrals, hospital admissions and significant healthcare interventions.

Analyse healthcare data to identify trends, recurring concerns and areas requiring corrective action.

Ensure appropriate documentation for institutional reviews, audits and inspections.

Immediately escalate critical incidents and significant medical concerns to the appropriate university authority.

8. Institutional Coordination

Work closely with DSA&A and all relevant university departments to ensure integrated student support.

Coordinate with Hostel Administration, Security, Sports, Transport, Student Welfare and other units as required.

Provide medical inputs for university events, emergency planning and student welfare initiatives.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

MBBS from a recognized medical institution.

Valid registration with the applicable Medical Council / National Medical Commission framework.

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant medical discipline, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Management or Public Health would be desirable.

Experience

Relevant experience in hospital administration, institutional healthcare, campus healthcare, emergency services or medical centre management.

Demonstrated experience in managing multidisciplinary medical and nursing teams.

Experience in coordinating with hospitals, clinics and healthcare service providers would be desirable.