Role:Lead, Healthcare, Mumbai
Experience: 10+ years | Salary: Up to 13.5 LPA
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Role Summary:
The LeadHealthcare [children with autism spectrum disorders & Occupational Therapist] will support the implementation of the healthcare program of org. The role would require engaging with both internal and external stakeholders of the organization.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Alignment
- Align healthcare initiatives with the organizations short-term & long-term strategic goals for improving the holistic well-being of persons with intellectual disabilities (PwIDs). Develop and implement policies, protocols, and best practices in healthcare services to ensure high-quality, inclusive, and ethical care.
- Stay updated on global best practices in disability healthcare and adapt them for the foundation.
Assessment & Personalized Interventions
- Introduce evidence-based assessments to evaluate the individual needs of students for personalized therapy.
- Implement processes using standardized tools to determine cognitive, physical, and behavioral therapy requirements.
- Collaborate with therapists, doctors, and educators to create individualized healthcare plans (IHPs).
Healthcare Service Delivery & Quality Improvement
- Ensure the team provides best-in-class therapy, rehabilitation, and medical support for PwIDs.
- Oversee early intervention programs, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioural therapy services.
- Monitor the effectiveness of interventions and improve them based on outcomes and feedback.
Capacity Building & Team Development
- Train, mentor, and enhance the capabilities of therapists, doctors, and social workers to ensure high-quality care.
- Organize regular workshops, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing forums to upskill the team.
- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration to provide holistic care to students.
Community & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build partnerships with hospitals, research institutions, and healthcare professionals to strengthen service delivery.
- Engage with parents, caregivers, and the community to ensure holistic support beyond therapy sessions.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
- Establish KPIs and impact metrics to assess healthcare service effectiveness. Regularly review therapy outcomes, patient satisfaction, and intervention success rates.
- Present reports and insights to the leadership team, donors, and policymakers
Qualifications:
- Masters in Allied Health Science, Medicine or Psychology with masters in Behavioural Science
- 10-12 years in Public Health Care with specialization in the disability sector will have an added advantage.
Competencies: Must have:
- Strategic thinking: Ability to understand and align with the program's long-term goals and capable of formulating and communicating a strategic vision for the future.
- Decision making: Ability to demonstrate good judgment and the ability to make sound, timely decisions, particularly under pressure.
- Change Management: Demonstrate the ability to adapt to change, manage uncertainty, or shift course when needed.
- Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders, from team members to executives
- Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with project management software, CRM systems, and communication tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom)
- Resilience: Handling high-pressure situations, setbacks, and criticism. Staying calm and composed during crises
- Working Together: Ability to inspire, motivate, and work with other stakeholders. Look for emotional intelligence, empathy, and the ability to facilitate positive interactions with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Financial Acumen: Basic understanding of budgeting and financial reporting to assist in organizational planning.
- Ownership: ability and mindset of taking full responsibility and accountability for tasks, projects and outcomes.
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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This job is first posted on June 24, 2025, on GroundZeroJobs.Org
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