SHS-ADMINISTRATIVE FELLOW

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Fellowship at Sparrow is designed for a Master’s-prepared individual to foster independence and experiential learning. The 18-month fellowship emphasizes structured learning and leadership development alongside completion of work. It includes rotations across various health-system departments, interaction with senior leadership, and participation in strategic healthcare management. The fellow gains insight into executive decision-making, Sparrow’s organizational structure, and the relationships between departments and personnel. The position also provides exposure to strategic planning, patient and caregiver experience initiatives, service excellence, innovation, and healthcare operations. Toward the end of the fellowship, the fellow takes on operational leadership responsibility by serving as the on-call Hospital Administrator.

Requirements

Graduate from a master’s program in Healthcare Administration, an MBA, Public Health, or an equivalent advanced degree.
Project management skills.
Broad knowledge of the healthcare industry, including business management and administration, clinical practice management, clinical research and education, hospital administration and management, finance, human resources and organizational development, information systems, and managed care.
Communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse constituencies and encourage participation and partnership in service-policy decisions.
Technical competence related to fundamental hospital operations.
Ability to direct and lead operations in a collegial environment and promote a positive working environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to diversity.
Working knowledge of regulations affecting subordinate units and the health system.
Ability to perform professionally in a complex organization and be comfortable with change.
Appreciation for and commitment to working with and serving customers.
A record of interest in streamlining procedures, eliminating duplication, and promoting productivity while accomplishing objectives in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a healthcare work environment.

Responsibilities

Work with high-level executives and gain insight into organizational decision-making.
Develop an understanding of Sparrow’s organizational structure and the interrelationships between departments and personnel.
Gain exposure to strategic planning, patient and caregiver experience initiatives, service excellence, innovation, and healthcare operations.
Rotate through Sparrow business units, departments, and entities in coordination with the preceptor, engaging meaningfully with multiple departments.
Assist in developing and implementing long-term goals and objectives for the health system.
Serve as a proactive, visible, and approachable resource to system senior leadership, hospital leaders, and staff, and seek opportunities to work across all levels of the organization.
Set, measure, and maintain benchmarks for corporate, business-unit, and individual-hospital performance.
Develop managerial competencies, including analytical, persuasive, and human-relations skills.
Take initiative and ownership in creating or improving processes and programs, recommending policies, and developing programs that support efficient and effective system-wide delivery.
Establish a performance record through project work and departmental staff responsibilities.
Complete assignments and projects and perform other duties or rotations as assigned by the Hospital President.
Function independently as an Administrative Representative in concert with the Nursing Supervisor to provide administrative leadership at the hospital.
Serve as the on-call Hospital Administrator and assume operational leadership responsibility toward the end of the fellowship.