Administrative Fellowship Program

Executive Sponsors

• Jorge Guzman, MD, Acting Chief of Staff

• Hassan Al Nowais, Chief Administrative Officer

Program Director

• Ralph Jean Mary, Institute Administrator

Executive Mentors

• Najam Sheikh, Senior Director, Stategic Programs

• Bryan Walrath, Executive Director, Medical Operations

The Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Administrative Fellowship is structured to allow the Fellow to smoothly transition from academically acquired knowledge to practical management. Throughout the Fellowship, the Fellow will have the opportunity to interact and work with senior leaders at both Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Cleveland Clinic in the US.. The Fellow may also have the opportunity to spend time at Main Campus in Cleveland, Ohio for orientation and project work. The Fellow is expected to be involved in at least 8 to 10 projects at any given time (either support or as the project manager) and complete 20 to 25 projects by the end of the year. The Fellow will also have the opportunity, as well as the responsibility, to attend leadership meetings, participate in executive mentoring, management training, and other programs designed to develop core competencies of healthcare administrators. Upon completion of the Fellowship, the Fellow will be able to apply for internal positions with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi in conjunction with his/her personal interests.

If you require an alternative medicine, then you can visit your doctor’s office at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi without an appointment. You can also return any unused boxes of medication to the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Ground level Pharmacy, for proper disposal.

At the core of the Fellowship is meaningful project work. Following the orientation period, the Fellow and the program sponsors will review project proposals to identify those that benefit the Fellow’s development. Should the Administrative Fellow have particular interests, projects can usually be identified or sought out to satisfy these interests. Every attempt is made to identify projects that will benefit both Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and the Fellow, with an emphasis on a well-rounded project foundation. This project foundation includes work in areas such as: continuous improvement; clinical and non-clinical operations; strategy business development; quality and patient safety; international operations.

The Administrative Fellowship program at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is designed for young professionals with the following qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Health Administration, Health Policy, Business Administration or related field

• Career- driven with a passion for healthcare

• Alignment with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s values

• Desire to be challenged and learn from diverse assignments

• Must possess excellent written and oral skills in English

Please note, preference will be given to Emirati candidates.

• Cover Letter (addressed to Ralph Jean-Mary, Program Director)*

• Resume

• Graduate letters of recommendation (one academic and one professional)*

• Official graduate school transcript

• Official or unofficial undergraduate transcript

• Two essays*

  1. Essay Question (one page maximum)* Explain how an Administrative Fellowship will help you attain your career goals and how the Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi complements these goals.

  2. Essay Question (one page maximum)* Describe the benefits and challenges of fostering a diverse workforce. Please include in your answer how a diverse workforce contributes to a patient centric environment and quality of care.

*Must be submitted in English.

• Completed applications must be submitted by 15 February, 2018 to [email protected]

• One Fellow will be offered a position for 2018-2019 in the 1st quarter of 2018

• Fellowship year begins June 2018 and ends June 2019

• Depending on their location, some candidates may be invited to interview on-site or via web conference.

Additional details will be provided when invitations for interviews are extended in March 2018.