In the Indian healthcare sector, widespread AI adoption is expected to create millions of new employment by 2028 as it replaces roughly 23% of present roles, according to a recently released analysis. The whole healthcare workforce is predicted to grow from 7.5 million to 9 million by 2027, with 1-2% of workers becoming digital professionals, according to recruiting consultant TeamLease Digital. Furthermore, it’s estimated that developments in telemedicine, virtual assistants, and data analytics would generate 2.7–3.5 million new technology employment, necessitating the need for experts in data science and artificial intelligence.
The healthcare industry is expected to have a 25% increase in hiring overall by 2028. “The healthcare industry is embracing and utilising the advancements in technology, which is why there will be an anticipated surge in technological roles,” stated Munira Loliwala, AVP of strategy and growth at TeamLease Digital. In contrast to an average increase of 15-20% in FY 2023–2024, we forecast a 33% spike in demand for IT talent in FY 2025. In-demand positions include those in data science, development, cybersecurity, technical development, quality assurance, and design.
“We are actively seeking individuals with a strong background in technology and AI-related positions to enhance further and expand our capabilities,” said Avinash Kumar Singh, CORE Diagnostics’ head of technology. We use AI in a variety of fields, from sentiment analysis and customer service to the launch of genetic counseling services.
TeamLease projects that the Indian health technology market will expand at a compound annual growth rate of 22%, reaching a valuation of $35.8 billion by 2030. It is anticipated that the market for digital health would grow from $12.20 billion in 2023 to $25.64 billion in 2027. The combined revenue contribution of digital applications and medical devices to the global digital health market is estimated to be between $4.9 and $5.2 billion.
“When it comes to using AI in our applications, our focus includes using AI to enhance real-time monitoring of trials and to improve patient engagement,” said Krutikesh Age, co-founder of DPHS, a healthcare research organization. Our long-term growth plan calls for bringing in specialists in artificial intelligence and related fields. To keep a competitive edge in the market, this is essential. DPHS is always looking for talented individuals to join our tech team as we advance our AI capabilities. We currently have a number of positions available, including data scientists, software engineers, and AI professionals.
