Job Description
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Nursing Education
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About Meenakshi Sundararajan Group of Institutions
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Meenakshi Sundararajan Group of Institutions is a reputed educational group with a long-standing commitment to academic excellence, professional education, student development and institutional values.
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The Group's educational journey began with Meenakshi College for Women in 1975, established with the vision of providing quality higher education and empowering students through knowledge, discipline and holistic development.
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Over the years, the Group has expanded its educational ecosystem across multiple disciplines, including:
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Meenakshi College for Women – Higher Education
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Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College – Engineering & Technology
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Meenakshi Sundararajan School of Management – Management Education
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The NEST School – International School Education with IB & Cambridge pathways
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Meenakshi Sundararajan School of Nursing – Nursing Education and Healthcare Professional Development
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With this expanding academic ecosystem, the Group is committed to building institutions that combine strong academic systems, professional standards, technology, industry relevance, student wellbeing and ethical leadership.
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Position
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Principal / Vice Principal / Director – School of Nursing
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We are seeking an experienced, visionary and academically accomplished Nursing Education Leader to provide strategic, academic and administrative leadership for the School of Nursing.
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The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Nursing Education, Academic Administration, Faculty Leadership, Curriculum Implementation, Clinical Training, Regulatory Compliance, Student Development and Institutional Quality Systems.
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This is a senior leadership position responsible for establishing the School of Nursing as a high-quality, professionally governed and outcome-driven centre for nursing education.
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Key Responsibilities
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1. Academic Leadership
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Provide overall academic leadership for the School of Nursing.
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Develop and implement academic plans aligned with institutional vision and nursing education standards.
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Ensure effective curriculum delivery, lesson planning, academic scheduling and assessment systems.
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Monitor teaching-learning quality and academic outcomes.
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Establish a culture of continuous academic improvement.
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Promote evidence-based teaching and modern nursing education practices.
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2. Nursing Education & Clinical Training
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Ensure strong integration between theoretical nursing education and clinical practice.
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Develop structured clinical training and hospital exposure programmes.
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Monitor clinical postings, clinical competencies and student performance.
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Establish appropriate clinical supervision and mentoring systems.
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Strengthen partnerships with hospitals and healthcare institutions.
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Ensure students receive adequate exposure to contemporary healthcare practices.
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3. Faculty Leadership & Development
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Lead recruitment, selection, onboarding and deployment of nursing faculty.
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Establish faculty performance standards and appraisal systems.
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Identify faculty development needs and organise FDPs, workshops and training.
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Mentor faculty members and develop future academic leaders.
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Monitor faculty workload, attendance, academic performance and professional development.
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Encourage faculty participation in research, publications, conferences and professional forums.
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4. Regulatory & Statutory Compliance
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Ensure compliance with applicable requirements of:
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Indian Nursing Council / applicable national nursing regulatory framework
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State Nursing Council
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University / affiliating authority requirements
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Government and statutory authorities
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Applicable accreditation and quality standards
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Maintain readiness for inspections, audits and regulatory visits.
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Ensure accurate documentation and timely submission of statutory records.
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Maintain all academic, faculty, infrastructure and clinical training documentation.
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5. Institutional Administration
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Provide strategic direction for the overall functioning of the School of Nursing.
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Establish SOPs, policies, academic systems and administrative processes.
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Coordinate with HR, Finance, Administration, Admissions, Marketing and other Group institutions.
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Ensure effective utilisation of infrastructure, laboratories, classrooms and learning resources.
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Monitor operational efficiency and institutional discipline.
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Prepare and review periodic academic and administrative reports for Management.
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6. Student Development & Welfare
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Build a student-centric academic environment.
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Monitor student attendance, academic performance, discipline and progression.
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Strengthen mentoring, counselling and student support systems.
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Promote professional ethics, communication skills, leadership and employability.
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Ensure effective grievance redressal mechanisms.
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Support student participation in community health, social service and professional activities.
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7. Quality Assurance & Institutional Development
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Establish measurable academic and institutional KPIs.
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Monitor student outcomes, faculty performance and academic effectiveness.
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Implement internal academic audits and quality reviews.
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Develop systems for continuous improvement.
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Maintain evidence-based documentation for institutional assessment and accreditation.
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Introduce technology-enabled academic monitoring and reporting systems.
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8. Research & Professional Development
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Promote nursing research and evidence-based practice.
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Encourage faculty and students to participate in research projects.
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Develop research collaborations with hospitals, universities and healthcare organisations.
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Encourage publications, conferences, seminars and professional presentations.
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Build a culture of innovation within the School of Nursing.
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9. Hospital & External Stakeholder Relationships
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Develop and maintain strong relationships with reputed hospitals and healthcare organisations.
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Build clinical training partnerships and internship opportunities.
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Strengthen institutional relationships with professional nursing bodies.
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Represent the institution in academic, professional and regulatory forums.
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Develop external collaborations that enhance student learning and institutional reputation.
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10. Institutional Growth & Strategic Leadership
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Develop the School of Nursing into a centre of excellence in nursing education.
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Identify opportunities for new programmes, specialisations and professional development initiatives.
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Strengthen admissions, student experience and institutional visibility.
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Develop long-term academic and operational growth plans.
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Work closely with Management to achieve institutional objectives and strategic priorities.
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Required Qualifications
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Essential
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M.Sc. Nursing recognised by the applicable nursing regulatory authority.
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Valid registration as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RN/RM) with the applicable State Nursing Council.
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Robust academic and administrative experience in Nursing Education.
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Desirable
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Ph.D. in Nursing or equivalent doctoral qualification.
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Additional qualifications in Education / Healthcare Administration / Management will be an advantage.
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Experience in institutional quality assurance, accreditation and regulatory compliance.
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Experience Requirement
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Principal / Director Level
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Minimum 15 years of total professional experience after M.Sc. Nursing.
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At least 10 years of experience in Nursing Education / Teaching and Academic Administration after obtaining the postgraduate qualification.
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Significant experience in academic leadership, preferably as:
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Principal
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Vice Principal
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Director
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Academic Head
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HOD / Senior Nursing Faculty with substantial administrative responsibility.
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Leadership Experience
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Candidates should demonstrate experience in:
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Academic Leadership → Faculty Management → Clinical Training → Regulatory Compliance → Student Development → Quality Assurance → Institutional Administration
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Meenakshi Sundararajan School of Nursing
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Kodambakkam, Chennai – 24
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[email protected] | +91 98403 11869
📌 Principal / Vice Principal / Director - School of Nursing (Chennai)
🏢 Meenakshi Sundararajan Group of Institutions
📍 Chennai