Administrative Leader Fellowship

Job Description

Administrative Leader Fellowship | Mercy

The Tone:
This is a full-time, salaried fellowship at Mercy, located across various sites including Mercy Northwest Arkansas, Mercy Oklahoma City, Mercy Springfield, Mercy St. Louis, Mercy South, Mercy Washington, Mercy Southeast, and Mercy Ministry. Mercy is a healing ministry dedicated to providing compassionate care and exceptional service through its healthcare system. This role is crucial for developing future healthcare administrators and executives, offering an immersive experience that shapes the future of healthcare delivery.

The TL;DR
• Role: Fellowship
• Type: Full-time, Salaried
• Location: In-person (Mercy Northwest Arkansas, Mercy Oklahoma City, Mercy Springfield, Mercy St. Louis, Mercy South, Mercy Washington, Mercy Southeast, Mercy Ministry)

• Team: Part of the Emerging Leaders Program, with mentorship from senior leaders.
• Mission: Accelerate advancement for recent master’s-level graduates into healthcare leadership and executive roles.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Engagement: Engage in high-impact projects and strategic initiatives across Mercy’s healthcare system.
• Skill Development: Work on key assignments to develop fundamental and leadership skills during the first year.
• Leadership Exposure: Gain focused exposure to key administrative areas such as Hospital/Clinic Operations, Strategy, Finance, Human Resources, and Innovation.
• Decision-Making: Acquire hands-on experience in decision-making processes and organizational leadership.
• System Initiatives: Participate in system-wide initiatives that shape the future of healthcare delivery.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A recent graduate holding a master’s degree such as MHA, MBA, MPH, MSN, or other related field, or a current graduate student whose program requires completion of a fellowship or residency for graduation.
• Experience: Demonstrated leadership potential, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills. Prior experience in healthcare, consulting, project management, or administrative internships is highly valued.
• Skills: Strategic thinking, strong communication skills, and a commitment to Mercy’s mission. Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Bonus: A passion for service and a desire to lead within a mission-driven organization.