About Us:

Apollo Knowledge is a strategic business vertical within the integrated Apollo Hospitals & Healthcare group, with its interests spread across the entire Healthcare Education Services spectrum. Education, Skilling, Up-skilling, Training and Workforce Services have the potential to be key drivers of healthcare by augmenting the overall healthcare delivery value chain. This is the focus of Apollo Knowledge as a company. Our campus canvas stretches far and wide into different states of India and put together we graduate over 2000 students annually - this number is set to double within next 1-2 years. With some well-established, diversified assets that exist today and some promising high-growth businesses in pipeline, Apollo Knowledge is poised to serve the ever-growing demand within key segments of healthcare both at India and internationally.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to lead the Placements function for our institutional partners across regulated and non-regulated programs in Engineering, Management, Nursing, and Allied Health professionals. This role will be pivotal in establishing and scaling our placements-as-a-service offering, ensuring credibility, consistency, and high-quality outcomes across diverse academic and training institutions

Key Duties / Accountabilities:

Strategic Leadership:

- Design and implement a robust placement strategy aligned with business goals and workforce demand.

- Develop annual and quarterly placement plans with clear targets and milestones.

- Establish strategic tie-ups with hospitals, diagnostic centers, corporates, and healthcare employers across India and globally.

Operational Excellence:

- Create and standardize placement frameworks for regulated (e.g., Nursing Council-approved) and non-regulated programs.

- Collaborate with internal teams and partner institutions to align placement opportunities with curriculum outcomes.

- Organize and oversee job fairs, campus hiring events, and employer engagement programs.

Stakeholder Engagement:

- Serve as the primary liaison for placements across institutions and academies.

- Work closely with academic heads, training managers, and career services teams to ensure student readiness and employer alignment.

- Represent the organization in external forums, conferences, and industry events to promote placement partnerships.

Team Building & Management:

- Build and lead a high-performing placements team with domain-specific expertise.

- Mentor and guide team members to achieve placement targets and maintain employer satisfaction.

- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Market Intelligence & Employer Relations:

- Stay updated on healthcare workforce trends, employer expectations, and emerging roles.

- Expand employer network across geographies and specialties to support diverse placement needs.

- Develop employer feedback mechanisms to continuously improve placement outcomes.

Essential Qualifications & Critical Experiences:

- Minimum 10-15 years of experience in placements, talent acquisition, or career services, preferably in healthcare education or staffing.

- Proven track record in placing candidates in Nursing, Allied Health, and other healthcare roles.

- Strong understanding of both regulated and non-regulated healthcare programs.

- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.

- Experience in building placement functions from scratch or scaling existing ones is a plus.

- Basic computer literacy and CRM usage skills.