Reports to Secretary General

Education Qualification:

• Post-Graduate Degree or Diploma in Sports Medicine (NMC recognized) after MBBS.
• Relevant experience of  5-7 years
• Prior experience as a Team Doctor with National teams/ISL/I League teams.

Necessary Knowledge and Experience:

• Well trained in managing on-field medical situations and fundamental knowledge of emergency care regarding sporting events.
• Expert knowledge of trauma, musculoskeletal injuries, and medical conditions affecting football players.
• Should possess special proficiency in the care of musculoskeletal injuries and medical conditions encountered in female athletes.

Duties Responsibilities:

• To establish a sports science and medical department at AIFF.
• To plan and create sports science and medical aspects in AIFF and with National teams including clubs/academies and Centres of Excellences.
• To prepare guidelines and SOPs to provide comprehensive medical care for the members of the National Football Teams& tournaments.
• Provide emergency care and long-term supervision towards the optimal physical restoration of any health or musculoskeletal issues of the team members.
• Supervise the medical staff to achieve and maintain excellence in the quality of care provided to players when the National Football team participate in training camps and competitions.
• Do pre-competition medical assessment of the players.
• To manage different on-field medical situations and to do the required first aid procedures.
• Provide clinical advice and guidance to the staff within the National Team with relevant clinical diagnosis and medical decisions best suited for the team.
• Make sure the Covid protocols are maintained within the team and premises and be the lead medical response coordinator, if cases arise.
• Send the relevant health monitoring and medical reports to AFC/FIFA, as required.
• Maintain medical reports of the team members.
• Ensure the necessary dietary patterns to athletes is delivered to maximize performance, prevent disease and improve health.
• Adhere to the latest World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) principles and regulations with regard to the use of Drugs in Sport.

Skills and abilities:

• Good interpersonal and articulate communication skills.
• To be invariably available in case of medical issue for any of the team members.
• Guidance on recovery and sports nutrition.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Bilingual Hindi and English (English Language is a must - written and spoken).

Interested candidates should mail their CV to hr@the-aiff.com with the subject as ‘Application for the Post of “Head of Sports Science & Medical." Last date of Application is 14^th November 2022.

AIFF reserves the right to cancel/reject the vacancy or applications without assigning any reason. The Candidate should be available for immediate joining.