Health Administration Summer Internship

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by January 23rd The Duke Health Strategic Planning Administrative Internship is a temporary, full-time program designed for highly motivated graduate-level students who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare strategy. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive learning experience at a premier academic health system through hands-on project work and observational opportunities. The paid position is hybrid and includes 2-3 days onsite in the team’s office in Durham, NC, and the other days working remotely. The internship will run for 10 to 12 weeks in the May to August timeframe. This internship is designed to provide early careerists with an expansive and immersive learning experience in health system strategic planning through exposure to projects that help inform and advance the organization’s strategic direction. The Intern role provides project management and analytical support as part of a highly productive department that supports the health system and its related provider groups and entities with strategic planning guidance and insights. Projects will encompass both collaborative and individual assignments that meaningfully contribute to key strategic workstreams, such as strategic intelligence, clinical service line planning, and growth initiatives. The Intern will also have exposure to the breadth and depth of work done by the Strategic Planning Department. The Intern will have a day-to-day manager and a senior leadership preceptor to meet with regularly and discuss progress.

Requirements

Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Strong ability to relate to colleagues and work as part of a team
Exceptional writing skills and command of the English language
Meticulous organization and attention to detail are essential
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change, uncertainty and feedback
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
High School graduation and completion of one year of a bachelor's degree program are required.
Applicants must have completed at least one semester of classes and cannot have completed their graduate program before the start of the internship

Nice To Haves

Preferred Bachelor’s degree and currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program with a concentration in healthcare management (MHA, MHSA, MPH, MBA, etc.)

Responsibilities

Strategic intelligence research and analysis and creation of leadership briefings
Specialty service analysis
Provider landscape analysis
Service line outlook presentation
Project management support

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