The Moses/Weitzman Health System (MWHS) Administrative Fellowship provides a 12-month, broad-based exposure to the operations and management of an innovative, technologically advanced health center (Community Health Center Inc.) in Connecticut, the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA), the Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers, and the Weitzman Institute.
Fellows have an in-depth, hands-on experience learning the inner workings of a complex, high quality, primary care, education, and research delivery system based Connecticut and serving patients, practitioners, and students nationwide. Fellows will be based near Middletown, Connecticut and work a combination of in person and virtual to support sites throughout Connecticut and hubs in California, Colorado and Washington D.C.
Learning Objectives
The fellowship is designed to support the knowledge and skill development of postgraduate leaders in health care and community health, specifically focused on federally qualified health centers. The fellowship seeks to produce leaders who can lead community health centers using innovative approaches to provide the highest quality, patient- and family-centered care using a team-based, community-oriented model for care delivery. Fellows will develop knowledge, skills, and practical experience related to health center leadership in the following:
- Improving the quality of care for your patients and community
- Managing the operations of a health center
- Inspiring research and innovation
- Managing, supporting, and developing employees
- Partnering with clinical leaders
- Expanding work and supporting growth of affiliates
Details
Positions: 1-2 positions per year
Location: Community Health Center, Inc., 19 Grand Street, Middletown, CT
Duration: 12 months (July 1-June 30)
Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary plus benefits
Application Requirements
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Official Transcript (electronic copy is fine)
- Include conferral date of master’s degree in one of the following areas or similar concentration area:
- Public Health
- Business Administration
- Health Services
- Health Sciences
- Science in Administration
- Health Administration
- Public Administration
- Healthcare Administration
- Cover letter
- Include:
- Description of your goals for participation in the fellowship
- Discussion of how your experience and/or interests align with the mission, vision, and work of Community Health Center.
- Essay
- Please answer the following question: As a future health center leader, describe how you would introduce artificial intelligence (AI) opportunities and risks to your organization. Provide specific details on your proposed rollout plan (e.g. strategic vision, policies, use cases/idea generation, electronic medical record implications, technical training, checks and balances to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. (1 page single spaced)
- Personal Statement
- Tell us about yourself! Please provide a personal statement (500 word maximum). Be sure to include 1.) your motivations for working in healthcare administration, 2.) why you are interested in the Moses/Weitzman Health System, 3.) how your experience and/or interests align with our mission, vision and work, and 4.) your fellowship and career objectives.
- Three letters of recommendation
- Letters must be from individuals who can speak to your abilities and to how participation in this program will benefit you.
