Management & Leadership | Dr. Kumaraswami Health Centre College of Nursing

Leadership Overview

The people who lead the College

Role	Name and Qualification
Founder / Former Director	Dr. S. GnanasoundariMBBS, DGO
Secretary	Mr. G. SitharamanB.Sc., F.C.A., C.P.A. (Sing)
Principal	Dr. Subhala A.M.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Psychology, Ph.D.
Vice Principal	Mrs. Mary Jeya M.M.Sc. Nursing

Former Director / Founder

A tribute to Dr. S. Gnanasoundari

Former Director / Founder

Dr. S. Gnanasoundari

MBBS, DGO — Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Dr. S. Gnanasoundari is an experienced medical professional in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and a committed healthcare leader, educationist, administrator, author, and social-service advocate. Her professional journey includes extensive maternal-health experience, authorship of the Tamil book Manapperum Magapperum (Bliss of Marriage and Child Birth), and recognition by professional and public organisations for healthcare and community service.

As a former director she guided strong focus on academic quality, professional discipline, social responsibility, and opportunities for students from economically weaker and rural communities.

The College was managed by Former Director Dr. S. Gnanasoundari, a dynamic doctor with wide experience in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and with the credit of having conducted more than 30,000 deliveries. With the experience gained she authored the book “Manapperum Magapperum” — Bliss of Marriage and Child Birth — in Tamil, which deals with the problems of women from puberty to the end of life across 1,000 pages with illustrated diagrams. This book has received many prestigious awards from Tamil Valarchi Kazhagam, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dravidian University and various reputed organisations.

Indian Medical Centre

The society behind the institution

The College of Nursing is a unit of Indian Medical Centre, a non-profit charitable society registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860. The mission and vision of the society is to render services that alleviate the hardship of humanity and to serve the health, education and socio-economic development of the nation.

The organisation renders educational services by providing Urban Amenities to Rural Areas (PURA) through Gnanadeepam Matriculation Higher Secondary School, and medical services through Dr. Kumaraswami Health Centre, a multi-specialty hospital.

Since the nursing profession occupies a strategic position in the delivery of the primary health care system, the Society started Dr. Kumaraswami Health Centre — School of Nursing (Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery course) in the year 2007, and The College of Nursing in the year 2011 to train students for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing four-year degree programme.

Dr. Kumaraswami Health Centre — 1998

A multi-specialty hospital providing medical services and the clinical learning environment for nursing students.

Gnanadeepam Matriculation HSS — 1993

School education delivered under the Provision of Urban Amenities to Rural Areas (PURA) approach.

School of Nursing — 2007

Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery, started to strengthen primary health care delivery.

College of Nursing — 2011

The four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree programme, affiliated to Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.

Secretary’s Profile

Mr. G. Sitharaman, Secretary

Secretary

Mr. G. Sitharaman

B.Sc., F.C.A., C.P.A. (Sing)

Mr. G. Sitharaman supports the College’s administration and institutional operations with a strong focus on accountability, organisation, and responsible governance.

As Secretary, he helps coordinate the College’s academic, financial, and administrative priorities, strengthening the systems that support students, faculty, and the wider Indian Medical Centre.

His professional background in commerce, finance, and accounting contributes to careful planning, transparent management, and the continued development of the College and its community-service mission.

Awards & Recognitions

Honoured for healthcare and community service

Melvin Jones Worthy Person AwardPresented by The International Association of Lions Clubs at the South India Lioness’ Meet for extraordinary commitment, exemplary dedication, single-minded devotion, pioneering efforts, remarkable thrust and unique achievements in empowering people by improving their lives through “Community Health Care Initiatives”, thus enabling them to enhance the quality of their lives and making this world a better place to live in.
Lifetime Achievement Award — Science CityIn recognition of her unique and abiding contribution in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology as a philanthropist, educationist, able administrator and untiring policy maker. Her quality healthcare measures have percolated to the lower strata of society and have helped the rural population garner the benefits of scientific advances and technological inputs.
Lifetime Achievement Award — Dr. M.G.R. Medical UniversityPresented for her exemplary services and received from the hands of the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Honourable Rosaiah.
Best Doctor Award — Indian Medical AssociationAwarded in recognition of her medical service.
Manapperum Magapperum — Bliss of Marriage and Child BirthA 1,000-page illustrated Tamil reference on women’s health from puberty onwards, honoured by Tamil Valarchi Kazhagam, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dravidian University and other reputed organisations.

Dr. S. Gnanasoundari, Former Director, at her desk

Former Director’s Message

“Nursing stands at the heart of every effective healthcare system.”

Nursing stands at the heart of every effective healthcare system. A knowledgeable and compassionate nurse not only supports recovery but also brings confidence, dignity, and hope to patients and families.

At Dr. Kumaraswami Health Centre College of Nursing, our purpose is to prepare professionals who combine scientific knowledge with skilled practice, ethical conduct, and genuine concern for humanity.

Our students are encouraged to learn with discipline, practise with responsibility, and serve with empathy. Through classroom learning, laboratory training, clinical exposure, community service, and professional activities, we seek to develop nurses who are confident, adaptable, and ready to contribute wherever healthcare is needed.

I invite aspiring students to join our learning community and build a career defined by competence, compassion, integrity, and service.

Dr. S. GnanasoundariFormer Director — MBBS, DGO

Principal’s Message

“Education in nursing must develop the whole professional.”

Principal

Dr. Subhala A.

M.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Psychology, Ph.D. — Professor-cum-Principal, Mental Health Nursing

Education in nursing must develop the whole professional: sound knowledge, clinical skill, critical thinking, communication, confidence, empathy, and ethical judgement. At our College, teaching and learning extend beyond the classroom into laboratories, hospitals, community settings, research activities, and professional service.

Our faculty members guide students to become active learners who ask questions, reflect on practice, and continuously improve. We also encourage participation in scientific programmes, leadership activities, health campaigns, sports, culture, and wellness so that students grow into balanced and responsible healthcare professionals.

I welcome every student to make full use of the opportunities available and to pursue excellence with humility, discipline, and compassion.

Dr. Subhala A.Principal

Vice Principal’s Message

“Becoming a nurse is built through steady learning and sincere respect for life.”

Vice Principal

Mrs. Mary Jeya M.

M.Sc. Nursing — Professor-cum-Vice Principal, Mental Health Nursing

The journey of becoming a nurse is built through steady learning, supervised practice, teamwork, and a sincere respect for human life. Our academic and student-support systems are designed to help learners strengthen their knowledge, master essential skills, and develop the confidence to respond responsibly in varied healthcare situations.

We value close faculty guidance, professional behaviour, community participation, and the wellbeing of every student. By combining academic discipline with compassion and service, we aim to prepare graduates who will become dependable members of the healthcare team and lifelong learners in the nursing profession.

Mrs. Mary Jeya M.Vice Principal

Guided by experience. United by service.