About: MediBuddy 

Founders Satish Kannan: CEO & Co-Founder linkedin.com/in/satishkannan16

Enbasekar D: CTO & Co-Founder linkedin.com/in/enbasekar

MediBuddy is India’s largest digital healthcare platform. It gives users 24x7 access to high-quality healthcare on their fingertips. MediBuddy helps its users consult specialist doctors instantly via chat,video or voice call, order medicines and book lab tests from the comfort of their homes. It is also a partner to several leading corporate customers in the country and helps their employees access multiple healthcare benefits.

With a partner network of over 90,000 doctors, 7000 hospitals, 3000 diagnostic centres and 2500 pharmacies covering 23,000 pin-codes in India, and a 1000-member team located across 22 Indian cities, MediBuddy has catered to the healthcare needs of 3Cr Indians & attends to the needs of over 35,000 Indians daily across the length and breadth of the country. 

To establish market leadership and to strengthen its services, DocsApp (India’s largest online doctor consultation space) merged with MediBuddy. Today DocsApp and MediBuddy both operate under single brand name "MediBuddy"

The venture has so far raised over $50 million from India Life Sciences Fund III, LLC, Bessemer Venture Partners, Rebright Partners, TechMatrix Corporation, DeNA networks, Milliways Fund LLC, Mitsui Sumitomo (MSIVC), TEAMFund LP, JAFCO Asia Fund, FinSight Ventures, ALES Global Japan, Beyond Next Ventures, Makita corporation and Facebook’s angel investors, Anand Rajaraman and Venky Harinarayan.

MediBuddy’s pioneering work has been widely recognised by many leading entities:

• MediBuddy - Best Brand 2020 in Healthcare by ET Edge
• MediBuddy - Best Health & Wellness Solution by ET- Intelligent Health & Tech Awards 2020
• MediBuddy also bagged Marketing Campaign of the Year - #AapkaHealthBuddy & Award for Best Marketing Excellence in Health & Wellness Sector at National Awards for Marketing Excellence
• The “Industry Achievement Award 2019” by Hurun Report.
• The online digital platform also bagged 3 coveted awards- Best Healthcare Entrepreneur of the Year, Best Marketing Campaign, Best healthcare start-up of the year at Healthcare Leadership Awards presented by ABP News in the year 2019
• Best healthcare startup company of the year, Best use of social media & Digital marketing in Healthcare, Best Marketing Campaign - #BaatTohKaro (DocsApp) & Best Healthcare Entrepreneur of the year- Satish Kannan at National Healthcare Leadership Congress Awards presented by Zee Business in the year 2019. 
• The ‘App of the Year 2017’ in the medical category by Amazon in association with Facebook.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs
• stakeholder management
• Determine selection criteria
• Source potential candidates through online channels (e.g. social platforms and professional networks)
• Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews
• Assess candidate information, including resumes and contact details, using our Applicant Tracking System
• Design job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements
• Lead employer branding initiatives
• Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events
• Forecast quarterly and annual hiring needs by department
• Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates

Requirements

• Proven 4-8 years of work experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or similar role
• Must have good experience in hiring for Corporate Functions (Corporate Sales, Finance, Marketing)
• Familiarity with Naukri, Monster, LinkedIn, social media, resume databases and professional networks 
• Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A keen understanding of the differences between various roles within organizations

Work with Hiring Managers

Talent Acquisition Specialists must work very closely with hiring managers to ensure that they adequately understand the needs of the manager and the requirements and expectations of the job. Once they have a good understanding of the position, they can effectively assess applicants in regard to whether or not they would be able to perform well in the position. It’s critical that they develop and keep strong relationships with the hiring managers.

Source Candidates

The Talent Acquisition Specialist must source and recruit candidates using a variety of outlets, such as job postings and social media, while effectively targeting the right kinds of candidates for the job. Throughout this process, they develop relationships with prospective talent. Talent Acquisition Specialists also seek out and recommend creative new ways of sourcing talent.

Screen, Interview, and Assess Candidates

Typically, Talent Acquisition Specialists schedule all interviews and then prepare and advise their candidates beforehand. They review resumes, cover letters, and assess interview performance. Talent Acquisition Specialists must also complete all pre-screening and screening activities for prospective employees, which may include calling previous employers and completing background screens and drug tests.

Assist with Hiring Process

In order to facilitate a smooth on-boarding process for new employees, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will administer and submit all hiring paperwork for new employees as well as assist with the orientation process. They work closely with the Human Resources department during this phase.

Stay Up-to-Date with Industry Trends

Talent Acquisition Specialists must have in-depth knowledge of the industry in which they recruit. This may include having previously worked in that industry or attending educational seminars, networking, and industry events in order to gather such knowledge, as well as learning from hiring managers. It’s important to understand the industry in order to understand the needs of the hiring manager and the qualifications of prospective employees.