Project Head

Zydus Hospitals; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Zydus Hospitals in Ahmedabad is seeking a seasoned Hospital Project Manager to lead expansion and accreditation initiatives. The role coordinates clinical, administrative, and support teams to ensure regulatory readiness and timely project delivery.

You will manage end-to-end project planning, implementation, and monitoring, drive NABH compliance, coordinate with vendors, and push for process improvements that enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience managing hospital projects with alignment to NABH standards.
• Strong coordination between clinical, admin, and support teams.
• Proven ability to plan, execute, monitor, and close projects on time and budget.

Responsibilities

• Expansion & Strategic Projects: Support new hospital launches and expansions, ensure regulatory readiness and operational setup.
• Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans for ICU, OT, wards, diagnostics; define scope, timelines, budgets, resources.
• Project Implementation: Drive end-to-end execution, coordinate with clinical, nursing, admin, HR, finance; ensure go-live readiness.
• NABH & Compliance: Lead accreditation projects, document SOPs, audits, and gap closures.
• Vendor & Stakeholder coordination: Manage architects, contractors, vendors; conduct regular reviews; ensure alignment.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Track progress via dashboards, MIS; report risks and corrective actions; maintain audits.
• Process Improvement: Identify gaps, drive improvements, support digital initiatives like HIS.

Skills

Hospital project mgmt

NABH standards

Healthcare ops coord.

Vendor & stakeholder mgmt

Regulatory frameworks

Planning & execution

Analytical & reporting

Communication & interpersonal

Ownership & accountability

Multi-project management

Job description

• Project Planning & Implementation responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring hospital projects including new unit setup, service line expansion, NABH accreditation, infrastructure development, and process improvement initiatives.
• The role will act as a central coordinator between clinical, administrative, and support departments to ensure timely project delivery, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness.
• The incumbent will also support strategic initiatives, hospital expansion projects, and continuous improvement programs aligned with organizational goals.

Role & responsibilities

1. Expansion & Strategic Projects

• Support new hospital/unit launches and expansions
  Assist in rollout of new service lines and outreach centers
  Ensure regulatory readiness and operational setup
  Provide execution support for strategic initiatives

2. Project Planning

• Develop detailed project plans for hospital initiatives (ICU, OT, wards, diagnostics, etc.)
  Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
  Conduct feasibility and requirement assessments
  Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies

3. Project Implementation

• Drive end-to-end execution of hospital projects (greenfield/brownfield)
  Coordinate with internal departments (clinical, nursing, admin, HR, finance)
  Ensure infrastructure, manpower, and SOP readiness before go-live
  Monitor timelines, quality, and budget adherence

4. NABH & Compliance Management

• Lead NABH accreditation and re-accreditation projects
  Ensure documentation, SOPs, and policy implementation across departments
  Conduct internal audits and gap analysis
  Ensure closure of non-conformities within timelines

5. Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and biomedical vendors
  Manage procurement and installation of medical equipment
  Conduct regular project review meetings
  Ensure alignment between all stakeholders

6. Monitoring & Reporting

• Track project progress through dashboards and MIS
  Provide regular updates to leadership
  Highlight risks, delays, and corrective actions
  Maintain documentation for audits and compliance

7. Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Identify operational gaps and drive improvement initiatives
  Standardize hospital processes and workflows
  Support digital initiatives like HIS implementation
  Improve efficiency, patient experience, and cost optimization

Preferred candidate profile

Expertise in:

• Hospital project management
  NABH standards and compliance
  Healthcare operations & clinical coordination
  Vendor and stakeholder management
• Strong understanding of hospital regulatory frameworks
• Excellent planning, coordination, and execution skills
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving ability
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• High ownership and accountability
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously