Principal

Job Opening: Principal

Wellcaza School of Health Sciences – Cochin, Kerala

Full-Time | Leadership Role

Application Deadline: 25th August 2025

Email: institute@wellcaza.com

Position Overview

We are looking for a visionary, experienced, and committed leader to join us as the Principal of the Wellcaza School of Health Sciences. This role demands academic insight, administrative capability, and a genuine passion for developing the next generation of healthcare professionals.

The Principal will lead the academic and operational development of the institution while ensuring regulatory compliance, academic excellence, and a value-driven student culture.

Eligibility Criteria

(Candidates must meet at least one of the following conditions)

Primary Preference:

• TMC-registered MBBS graduate with minimum 10 years of clinical or academic experience.
• Recently retired or voluntarily retired officials from government service such as:
• Assistant Surgeon /Assistant Director of Health Services
• Retired government medical professionals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Secondary Preference:

• Full-time PhD holders in Healthcare or Allied Medical Sciences (e.g., Public Health, Hospital Administration, Epidemiology, Medical Microbiology).
• Minimum 5 years of teaching or academic leadership experience.
• Recently retired Readers/Associate Professors in health sciences are also welcome.

Other Considerations:

Candidates with a PhD in any health sciences-related field and at least 5 years of relevant academic experience may be considered in exceptional cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic and strategic leadership across all departments.
• Ensure curriculum delivery in line with university and regulatory standards.
• Oversee faculty recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Monitor academic calendars, assessments, and student evaluations.
• Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and research with Wellcaza Medicity.
• Promote and enforce ethical and professional standards in education.
• Create a student-centric and inclusive academic environment.
• Liaise with statutory bodies, accreditation councils, and professional institutions.
• Represent the institution in academic forums and public events.

Desirable Qualities

• Proven academic leadership and team-building experience.
• Strong mentoring, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Deep commitment to ethics, student success, and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to collaborate with hospital departments and healthcare units.

Remuneration

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Special terms available for retired government officers, including honorary or part-time leadership engagement.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send the following to institute@wellcaza.com:

• Updated CV
• Cover Letter
• Google Scholar or LinkedIn Profile Link

Application Deadline: 25th August 2025

Note: Preference will be given to recently retired healthcare professionals who are passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of health science leaders.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹55,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Internet reimbursement
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Elamakkara, Kochi, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Location:

• Elamakkara, Kochi, Kerala (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 25/08/2025
Expected Start Date: 01/09/2025