US Navy Healthcare Sciences: Navy

In Navy Health Care Administration, you’ll find cutting-edge work in the health services. Hands-on administrators making the most of vast capabilities. And a position of honor and respect waiting should you choose to join their ranks.

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATORS

In the Navy Medical Service Corps, you can take on a health-care leadership role like no other. Step into a place where state-of-the-art surroundings, emerging technologies and dedicated colleagues are the norm. Where you’ll be challenged to break boundaries, set new standards and expand your professional skills. Here you can:

• Earn excellent compensation leading a renowned team of health and science experts
• Manage with the advantage of having well-funded project support
• Work in exciting locations across the U.S. or around the globe
• Receive unrivaled experience in public health along with Navy-funded advanced training
• Distinguish yourself with pride and respect as an administrator and a Navy Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Health Care Administrator in the Medical Service Corps, you’ll use oversight skills to promote excellence and efficiency. This could involve anything from managing delivery systems to implementing training programs, in high-profile settings or those more remote. Responsibilities may include:

• Hold management positions in medical and dental treatment facilities, as well as operational units worldwide
• Serve at some of the top Navy Medical facilities in Bethesda, MD; Portsmouth, VA; San Diego, CA; or at overseas locations from Spain to Italy, Hawaii to Japan
• Act as steward over funds earmarked for Sailors and Marines or for their families back home
• Head up third-world medical centers for families devastated by famine or conflict
• Conduct research to determine and incorporate best practices at the forefront of global health care

SPECIALIZATION AREAS

There are opportunities for Health Care Administrators in the Navy to specialize in one or more of the following areas:

• Education and Training Management
• Financial Management
• Fleet Marine Force
• General Health Care Administration
• Health Care Facilities Planning
• Information Management
• Manpower Systems Analysis
• Medical Logistics Management
• Operations Research
• Patient Administration
• Plans, Operations and Medical Intelligence

FINANCIAL OFFERS

Wherever you are in your clinical care career, the Navy can help you reach your goals with financial assistance and continued education programs.

As a health management student: Get up to $120,000 while you finish graduate school. That includes a monthly salary and housing allowance from $2,990 to $5,000 for up to 24 months (housing allowance may vary depending upon location) – plus other benefits. Note that this specific offer is exclusive to the Navy and not available in other military service branches.

Already a working professional? Get up to $40,000* in graduate school loan repayment assistance. And take advantage of available postgraduate training options.

Contact a Navy Officer Recruiter for complete offer details.

*Offer depends on Navy service requirement.

BENEFITS

As a full-time Navy Medical Service Corps Officer, you can look forward to excellent benefits that include:

• A competitive salary and supplemental pay
• Scheduled pay raises and regular promotions
• Advanced training funded by the Navy
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage (includes family)
• Generous retirement income plus a 401(k)-like savings plan
• 30 days of vacation with pay earned every year
• Tax-free allowances for housing, meals and shopping (at military stores)
• Free or low-cost world travel opportunities
• Access to military clubs worldwide
• And much more

All this – with the pride, purpose and satisfaction of serving your country. While gaining experience that’s highly sought after in the world of civilian health care. While enjoying ample time to devote to your career, your family and personal pursuits.

QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify for an Active Duty Health Care Administration position in the Navy Medical Service Corps, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen currently practicing in the U.S. (contact a Navy Officer Recruiter for details)
• Have one of the following:
  1. A master’s degree with a major in health care, hospital or health services administration (MHA). MHAs must be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
  2. A master’s degree in business administration (MBA) with a concentration in Health Care Administration. MBAs must be accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
  3. A master’s degree in public health accredited by CEPH in Public Health (not Community Health)
• Be willing to serve a minimum of three years of Active Duty
• Be between the ages of 18 and 42
• Be in good physical condition and pass a full medical examination

Right now, there’s great need for skilled health management professionals in the Navy – so answer the call. To learn more about this full-time opportunity, click Apply Now and fill out the brief form. Then download our free Navy Health Care brochure. Watch the rest of the Navy Health Care videos. And get connected with the Navy Health Care Facebook community.