Program Manager - Hospital Compliances & Regulations

Azim Premji Foundation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Azim Premji Foundation is seeking a Hospital Compliance lead in Bengaluru to manage regulatory licensing, NABH/NMC compliance, and medico-legal affairs. You will coordinate with PCB, PESO, and municipal authorities, and oversee biomedical waste systems and safety protocols.

The role requires Masters in Hospital Administration with 5–10 years in hospital compliance/operations, including medical college experience. Greenfield projects and extensive licensing exposure are a plus.

Qualifications

• Masters in Hospital Administration/Management is required.
• 5-10 years of experience in hospital compliance/operations.
• Mandatory experience in medical college setup or NMC compliance.
• Strong exposure to licensing, NABH accreditation, and regulatory processes.
• Experience in greenfield hospital projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance & Licensing management for hospital operations.
• Lead procurement and renewal of statutory licences (CTE, CTO, Fire NOC, Trade Licence, etc.).
• Manage approvals related to electrical systems, boilers, medical gases, and hazardous materials.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities including PCB, PESO, Electrical Inspectorate, and municipal bodies.
• Biomedical Waste & Safety Compliance systems establishment and management.
• Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and staff adherence to safety protocols.
• Medico-Legal Compliance management (MLC, POCSO, NDPS, MTP).
• Lead NMC approval processes including LOI and affiliation, ensuring infra and faculty requirements.
• Coordinate inspections and readiness of hospital departments for academic use.
• Drive NABH accreditation (entry-level and full), establish SOPs and track quality indicators.
• Ensure labour and employment compliance; coordinate EPF, ESIC, contract labour filings.
• Maintain a central compliance tracker and provide regular leadership updates.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Licensing & approvals

NABH/NMC compliance

Documentation & governance

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Masters in Hospital Administration/Management

Job description

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance & Licensing


• Lead procurement and renewal of all statutory licences (CTE, CTO, Fire NOC, Trade Licence, etc.)


• Manage approvals related to electrical systems, boilers, medical gases, and hazardous materials


• Liaise with regulatory authorities including PCB, PESO, Electrical Inspectorate, and municipal bodies


• Bio-Medical Waste & Safety Compliance


• Establish and manage biomedical waste systems as per regulatory norms


• Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and staff adherence to safety protocols


• Medico-Legal Compliance


• Set up and manage medico-legal systems (MLC, POCSO, NDPS, MTP compliance)


• Ensure accurate documentation and coordination with legal and enforcement agencies


• Medical College Operationalisation (NMC Compliance)


• Lead NMC approval processes including LOI and affiliation


• Ensure compliance with infrastructure, faculty, and clinical requirements


• Coordinate inspections and ensure readiness of hospital departments for academic use


• Accreditation & Quality Systems


• Drive NABH accreditation (entry-level and full)


• Establish SOPs, conduct audits, and track quality indicators


• Labour & Employment Compliance


• Ensure adherence to labour laws and statutory requirements


• Coordinate with HR on EPF, ESIC, contract labour, and filings


• Compliance Tracking & Governance


• Maintain a central compliance tracker and reporting system


• Provide regular updates to leadership and proactively mitigate risks


• Act as the primary interface for all regulatory interactions

Preferred candidate profile

• Masters degree in Hospital Administration / Management


• 1015 years of experience in hospital compliance / operations


• Mandatory experience in medical college setup or NMC compliance


• Strong exposure to licensing, NABH accreditation, and regulatory processes


• Experience in greenfield hospital projects preferred