Strategic Planning Intern

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Work Shift
Day
Work Day(s)
Monday-Friday
Shift Start Time
9:00 AM
Shift End Time
5:00 PM
Worker Sub-Type
Temporary
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
This role supports the Planning department, which works directly with the Executive Team to define Children's strategy and support system leaders in carrying it out. The Strategic Planning intern will support the team's work with system leaders to develop strategies in targeted areas and to maintain a governance process for strategic planning initiatives, as well as be a resource to other teams across the Planning department.
The Strategic Planning Intern will support the efforts of the Planning department, teams within the Planning department, and other cross-functional teams within Children’s through a variety of activities that include, but are not limited to:
Supporting strategy development in targeted areas through research, data analysis, and input from system leaders
Researching and summarizing findings on topics relevant to current initiatives
Interpreting clinical data to identify key trends in patient populations
Creating communications in the form of both presentations and written narratives
Supporting governance for strategic planning initiatives, including tracking progress, risks, and key decisions
Experience
Research area: research experience necessary either through previous internship, work experience, or course work; practical knowledge about the conduct of research principals required
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Education
Clinical Focus:
College student with at least two years in a health sciences related program, such as pre-med, nursing, biomedical engineering, biology, chemistry, or statistics, or post graduate student working toward a Master’s of Science in public health or medical degree
Non-Clinical Focus:
College or graduate student that is currently working towards a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration or other related field, required
Certification Summary
No professional certifications required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Organized, detail oriented; Able to prioritize time sensitive assignments
Creative and flexible; Able to adapt to change
Self-starter; Able to make decisions independently
Strong verbal and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
Able to work well with diverse groups, comfortable interacting with all levels
Able to represent Children’s in a mature and professional manner
Willing to work long hours that could include evenings and weekends, if applicable to internship
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook) or other applications as required
Able to travel throughout expanded metro Atlanta area; Must provide reliable transportation, if applicable to internship
Clinical Focus:
Knowledge of medical terminology useful
Knowledge of basic statistical software useful
Job Responsibilities
Develops and implements projects as assigned, which could include events, activities, programs, or research studies.
Creates and carries out a cohesive plan for each assigned project. Establishes and maintains contact with all appropriate individuals to ensure that the plan is implemented in the best interest of the organization.
Executes administrative and operational tasks for assigned projects.
Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of services provided and projects produced.
Understands and complies with infection control, safety, and OSHA procedures and regulations, while meeting all in-service requirements as outlined per policy.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Primary Location Address
1575 Northeast Expy NE
Job Family
Intern/Extern

Skills
Data Analysis, Excel