Program Manager – Hospital Compliance & Regulation

We at Azim Premji Foundation believe every person and every family has the right to good health.

Through a comprehensive and collaborative approach, we improve community health practices and access to quality healthcare for vulnerable households.

The Foundation is setting up 30 hospitals across 6 states. The first hospital is under construction at Ranchi and will expand to a medical college. Join the team that is setting up and commissioning these hospitals.

In this role you will lead all statutory compliance, regulatory approvals needed for operationalisation of all the hospitals and Healthcare Institutes of the Foundation. You will serve as the central owner of compliance systems and regulatory engagement.

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

Requirements

• Masters degree in Hospital Administration / Management
• 10–15 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

Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka