Administrative Fellowship Job at FirstHealth of the Carolinas in Pinehurst

Overview:

Administrative Fellowship

Please Note: This posting is a general overview. You must click on this provided link https://www.firsthealth.org/careers/administrative-fellowship-program/ in order to apply and be considered. You will not be considered unless you click on the provided link and complete all the steps outlined on the webpage for this position.

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health system headquartered in Pinehurst. Its more than 6,000 employees serve 15 counties in the mid-Carolinas. Licensed for four hospitals with 610 beds, the health system offers specialty and subspecialty care and technologies that are typically exclusive to academic institutions in larger metropolitan areas, The system offers leading-edge heart care in the dedicated heart and vascular center, the Reid Heart Center and comprehensive cancer center opened in 2023.

Responsibilities:

The administrative fellowship at FirstHealth of the Carolinas will report to the CEO and work closely with senior leadership offering a comprehensive immersion into healthcare administration. The fellowship program offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives while developing leadership skills and gaining invaluable insights of healthcare management.

The FirstHealth Administrative Fellowship Program is a two-year experience comprised of a combination of project work, department rotations throughout the system and participation in leadership meetings. The Administrative Fellow will be mentored by an executive sponsor and supported by the leadership team. In addition to executive mentorship, the fellow will be exposed to all aspects of healthcare management including operations, clinical, physician practice, strategic growth, support services and finance. The first year of the fellowship will be spent rotating through departments across the system with the second year spent in a department/area of interest.

Qualifications:

Administrative Fellowship Required Qualifications:

Please Note: This posting is a general overview. You must click on this provided link https://www.firsthealth.org/careers/administrative-fellowship-program/ in order to apply and be considered. You will not be considered unless you click on the provided link and complete all the steps outlined on the webpage for this position.

Candidates must be in the process of completing or within 3 years post completion of a masters degree in healthcare administration (M.P.H, M.H.A., M.H.S.A., etc.), Business Administration (M.B.A) or equivalent (M.P.A.).

Application Process:

Candidates must complete the online application and upload the following electronically as part of the application:

• Resume
• Essay Responses
• Personal Statement
• Graduate letters of recommendation (one academic and one professional)
• Graduate Transcript(s) unofficial or official accepted

Apply online: https://www.firsthealth.org/careers/administrative-fellowship-program/

Important Dates:

Application deadline: September 20, 2024

First round of interviews: September 2024

On-site final round Interview: October 2024

Final Selection: October 2024

Fellowship Start Date: July 2025

For questions, please email AdminFellowship@firsthealth.org

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent communication skills, written and oral, including presentation skills.

Strong quantitative and analytical skills.

Must work independently, take initiative to complete assigned projects with minimal direction, and be able to prioritize tasks within an assigned project.