Administrative Fellow

Administrative Fellowship Program

The Administrative Fellowship Program at Tufts Medical Center provides opportunities to advanced degree graduates to accelerate their careers in healthcare operations management through experiential learning and rotations through key business functions of the Medical Center. Fellows will have access to individual mentorship, executive shadowing, and leadership development resources. Fellows will be asked to lead essential projects involving process improvement, data analysis, modeling and change management.

The 13-month program at Tufts Medical Center (July 1 July 31) allows fellows to experience a variety of business functions across the organization both clinical and operational.

Reports to the Chief of Staff

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Expert verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Strongly self-motivated and good interpersonal skills to interact effectively with staff, patients, physicians, vendors and other departments
• Exceptionally organized to manage multiple priorities and diverse activities, to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to anticipate objections and plan appropriate responses; ability to perform and lead effectively in stressful situations and to solve problems as they occur
• Capable of program development, implementation and evaluation
• Capable of long range program planning that involves complex decision making tasks
• Dedicated team player with the willingness and desire to learn and grow within the organization
• Proficient with standard software used in healthcare office setting

Education

Completion of a graduate degree in Business Administration, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health

Experience

Prior relevant work experience is preferred, but not required

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

How To Apply

Applications open June 10, 2020. Application deadline : October 1, 2020. Tufts Medical Center is a proud member of the National Council of Administrative Fellowships (NCAF). Individuals may apply through the National Administrative Fellowship Centralized Application Service (NAFCAS).

Application Requirements

Commitment to Diversity

One of the best things about Tufts Medical Center is our diverse workforce. Many valued and accomplished colleagues of diverse origins, faiths, genders and orientations contribute to the nationally recognized care we provide to our patients. Each of these individuals brings their unique experiences, perspectives and talents to our organization. A multicultural workforce is extremely beneficial to the healing of our patients and their families, to the development of new therapies, technologies and medical practices, to the enrichment of our professional and personal lives, and to our nation's success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Tufts Medical Center, consistent with federal and state law, to provide equal opportunity to all applicants for employment and all employees with respect to the administration of personnel policies and practices, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, disciplinary action, layoff, termination and other terms and conditions of employment, without regard to an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic traits and any other classification protected by law; and ensure that all employment decisions are based on valid job requirements.

Americans With Disabilities Statement

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.