Healthcare Manager
Runs a healthcare facility — staffing, budgets and day-to-day functioning of the hospital.
Overview
A Healthcare Manager is responsible for the overall management of a healthcare facility. They ensure that the facility is running smoothly, has enough staff, prepares the budget, and oversees the day-to-day functioning. Healthcare managers work with a team with staff members responsible for different functions - admissions, billing, HR and staffing, budgeting, performance evaluations, medical updates and so on.
Where they work
- Diagnostics and hospitals
- Urgent care centers
- Rehabilitation centers
- Nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
- Specialized outpatient services
- Pharmaceuticals sector
- Government agencies
- Hospitals and consulting firms in the health sector
- Universities
Work environment
You will work in the office or institution space and often be in charge of leading and supervising processes. It is a demanding job often requiring quick decisions. Collaborative work and shift system are a part of the job.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are good at organising and coordinating
- You are good at decision-making
- You have strong communication skills
- You have an interest in functioning of health care sector
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in any stream
- 2Complete a Bachelor's degree in any stream, followed by MBA/PGDM in Hospital Management/Administration.
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete a Bachelor's degree and then pursue a PG Certification/Diploma course which can be pursued online alongside work.
- 2For admissions for Bachelor's degree, you must qualify in one of these entrance examinations: CET, SET, DU JAT, SET etc. and for Post graduate degree, you must qualify in any of the following exams: CAT/XAT/GMAT/SNAP/NMAT/CMAT.
Forms, exams and applications
Bachelor's: CET, SET, DU JAT and similar. Postgraduate: CAT, XAT, GMAT, SNAP, NMAT or CMAT. Check the official notification for current eligibility and dates.
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This course is offered by the Department of Management or Commerce. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
- Indian Institute of Health Management and Research, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) Pune, Maharashtra
- Faculty of Management Studies, Faridabad, Haryana
- Jaipur National University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna, Bihar
- Dr BR Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad, Telangana
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Pune, Maharashtra
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Apollo Institute of Hospital Administration, Hyderabad, Telangana
- Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Welingkar Institute of Management, Pune & Bangalore
- Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal, Karnataka
- KLE University, Belgaum, Karnataka
- Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Distance learning
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Assistant Hospital Administrator
- 2Healthcare Administrator
- 3Office Manager
- 4Human Resources Manager
- 5Director of Human Resources
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Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream, Commerce.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to leading.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Meena Ganesh — As head of India's largest home healthcare company, Portea, has been working round the clock to bring quality healthcare into people's homes, even as she ensures her employees are safe and well. She holds a B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Madras and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. Meena Ganesh was chosen as the Health Entrepreneur of the Year at the India Health Summit & Awards. She has been part of Fortune India's 50 Most Powerful Women in Indian Business from 2015 to 2021. In 2020, she was also awarded the Kempegowda Award by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike for contribution to the city of Bengaluru.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 357 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Healthcare_Manager/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The volume's contents page lists this career on printed page 355 and Health, Safety and Environment Officer on 357, but the printed cards are the other way round: this card is on printed page 357. The page recorded here is the printed page the card actually appears on.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.