Company Description The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) is an Institute of National Importance established under the NIMHANS Act, 2012 and recognized for its national role in mental health and neurosciences. It is a multidisciplinary center that combines advanced patient care, academic programs, and cutting-edge research in psychiatry, neurology, neurosurgery, and related fields. The institute was declared a Deemed University in 1994 in recognition of its academic excellence and contributions to healthcare and research.

As an Institute of National Importance, NIMHANS plays a key role in shaping mental health and neuroscience policies, training, and innovations across India, offering professionals an opportunity to contribute to impactful work at national and global levels.

Role Description The Owner role at NIMHANS is a full-time, in office position based in Bengaluru, responsible for overseeing strategic direction, institutional governance, and long-term planning across clinical, academic, and research activities. The role involves guiding multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaborations, and ensuring that patient care, teaching, and research align with national priorities and regulatory requirements. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing institutional performance, supporting leadership in operational decision-making, allocating resources effectively, and promoting a culture of ethical practice, innovation, and inclusion.





The owner collaborates with senior management, government bodies, and external partners to strengthen NIMHANS’s role as a leading institute in mental health and neurosciences, while maintaining compliance with statutory and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

- Demonstrated leadership experience in large healthcare, academic, or research institutions, with proven ability to guide multidisciplinary teams and complex operations.

- Strong strategic planning, organizational management, and decision-making skills, including experience with governance, policy development, and resource allocation.

- Deep understanding of mental health, neurosciences, or related healthcare domains, preferably with clinical, academic, or research credentials in medicine, psychiatry, neurology, neurosurgery, or public health.

- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and diverse partners.

- Commitment to ethical standards, quality of care, inclusive workplace practices, and advancement of education and research in line with national and international benchmarks.

- Advanced degree in a relevant field (such as MD, PhD, or equivalent in medical or health sciences) and prior experience in senior leadership roles within reputed institutions are highly beneficial.

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