MBBS, MHA (AIIMS New Delhi), DNB - Health Administration, LLB, MNAMS
Professor & Head, Department of Hospital Administration
AIIMS Bhubaneswar

Professional Summary

Prof. (Dr.) Jawahar S. K. Pillai is a seasoned healthcare administrator and academician with over 27 years of extensive experience in hospital administration, healthcare quality, and medical leadership. He currently serves as the Professor and Head of the Department of Hospital Administration at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, where he has been instrumental in driving innovation and excellence in healthcare systems and hospital management.

Academic & Professional Credentials

• MBBS
• MHA (Master of Hospital Administration) – AIIMS New Delhi
• DNB – Health Administration
• LLB
• MNAMS (Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences)

Career Highlights

• 20 years of distinguished service at SCTIMST, Kerala in roles such as Assistant and Deputy Medical Superintendent.
• 7 years at AIIMS Bhubaneswar with progressive roles:
  • 4 years as Additional Professor
  • 3 years as Professor & Head
• Regional Director – Regional Chapter, Association of Healthcare Administrators (AHA), Bhubaneswar.
• Organizing Chairman, SASH National Conference 2022, AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
• Lead Organizer – Seminar on Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality, March 2024.
• Has led multiple Quality Improvement Training Programs across Odisha in collaboration with UNICEF, NHM, and several public and private institutions.

Areas of Expertise

• Hospital & Healthcare Administration
• Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
• Healthcare Policy & Strategic Planning
• Medical Law & Ethics
• Capacity Building in Healthcare Systems