Healthcare hiring in India grows 62 pc, creates over 7.5 mn jobs: Report

IANS April 7, 2025 327 views

India's healthcare sector is experiencing a remarkable transformation with 62% job growth and over 7.5 million new employment opportunities. Technological advancements, particularly in AI and digital health, are driving this remarkable expansion across major cities like Pune, Kochi, and Kolkata. Despite impressive job creation, the sector faces significant gender diversity challenges, with women representing only 4% of leadership roles. The industry is now focusing on targeted development programs to enhance female representation and create more inclusive career pathways.

"India's healthcare sector is entering a new era of technology and talent" - V Suresh, foundit CEO
Healthcare hiring in India grows 62 pc, creates over 7.5 mn jobs: Report
Bengaluru, April 7: India's healthcare sector is emerging as a major employer -- with hiring in the industry growing 62 per cent year on year, and creating more than 7.5 million jobs, according to a report on Monday.

Key Points

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Healthcare hiring grows 62% year-on-year across Indian cities

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AI and digital health roles see exponential demand

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Female workforce reaches 38% with leadership challenges

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Pune leads healthcare job market expansion

The report by jobs platform foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME), showed that the healthcare sector has also seen a 7 per cent increase in hiring over the past three months, underscoring its rapid expansion and evolving workforce dynamics.

It showed that the sector is witnessing remarkable growth and transformation fuelled by technological advancements and rising demand for medical services. Further, the demand for AI/ML engineers, data analysts, and product managers is surging, reflecting the sector's digital transformation.

“India’s healthcare sector is entering a new era -- where technology and talent are driving transformative change,” said V Suresh, CEO, foundit.

“Our latest data highlights a sharp rise in demand for roles across AI, digital health, and informatics, reflecting a sector-wide pivot toward innovation and patient-centric care. What stands out is the dual momentum: strong job creation alongside a growing commitment to gender diversity and inclusion. As we observe World Health Day, this evolution is not just a headline -- it’s a powerful story of how healthcare is creating meaningful, future-ready careers that matter,” Suresh added.

In addition to metro cities, Pune, Kochi, and Kolkata are also showing strong growth in healthcare hiring, with Pune leading the charge with a 10 per cent month-on month (MoM) growth rate.

Notably, the healthcare sector boasts high female representation (38 per cent of the workforce), yet leadership roles remain disproportionately male-dominated, with women holding only 4 per cent of these positions.

To address this disparity, healthcare organisations should implement targeted leadership development programs and diversity hiring policies with benchmarks to increase female representation at senior levels. These initiatives can help break down barriers and promote gender equity in leadership and specialised medical fields, the report said.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
This is amazing news! 🎉 As someone who recently graduated with a healthcare degree, it's encouraging to see so many opportunities opening up. The tech integration is especially exciting - makes me want to upskill in AI applications for healthcare.
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Rahul S.
While the growth numbers are impressive, I wish the article had more details about salary trends. Are these new jobs paying well compared to other sectors? The gender disparity in leadership is also concerning - 4% is shockingly low in 2024.
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Anjali M.
Pune leading with 10% MoM growth! 👏 As a resident, I've noticed so many new hospitals and health tech startups opening here. The infrastructure development is keeping pace too. Great time to be in healthcare in India!
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Sanjay P.
The digital transformation part is crucial. My hospital recently implemented AI diagnostics and it's been game-changing for patient care. But we need more trained professionals who understand both medicine and technology.
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Neha T.
I appreciate that the report highlights gender diversity. 38% female workforce is good, but leadership numbers show we have a long way to go. More mentorship programs could help bridge this gap.

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