Hospital Administration

What is Hospital Administration

Hospital administration manages all departments to ensure they operate as a whole. In order to manage, schedule, coordinate, direct, and track the effects of medical and health services, their knowledge is needed. India is the second-most populous country in the world, and this number has kept growing for the past years. It is slated to continue to do so. With the increase in population, the demand for better healthcare and hospital administration will also increase. Even today, we can observe that many Health projects are being carried out by the government as well as by private entities. This includes Medical colleges, super-specialty hospitals, laboratories, and so on.

Due to the evolving nature of the medical industry, vast complexes involving different departments, ensuring the proper workflow in such an environment is not an easy task. This is where the role of hospital administration comes in. They create and ensure a proper work order for the institution to ensure maximum productivity. Even though not mandated by law in India, the position in Hospital Administration can always be found in Big Medical Institutions.

In other countries, the opportunities are immense as well as very rewarding. There are some countries where the hiring of a "Hospital Administrator" is mandated by law. At the end of the day, in a profession like "Hospital Administration," you will be respected in society and your work environment. As a person who loves to learn, you will be presented with the opportunity to observe and understand how a hospital runs, and how different departments within operate. You will also get to interact and work with different departments such as Human Resources, Doctors, Nurses, Laboratories, Public Relations among others.

Eligibility Criteria (UG & PG) of Hospital Administration

Eligibility Criteria of Hospital Administration Course

The eligibility for Hospital Administration courses is somewhat similar to that of other courses, in terms of cut-offs and minimum aggregate percentiles. Most of the institutions have average or above-average eligibility criteria for selecting the students into the various programs under Hospital Administration.

Eligibility Criteria For Undergraduate Hospital Administration Courses

• The minimum qualification for joining an undergraduate course in Hospital Administration is a 10+2 level of education in Biology with a minimum aggregate score of 50%.

•  Some institutes also have other evaluation processes in addition to an academic qualifications.

Eligibility Criteria For Postgraduate Hospital Administration Courses

The minimum qualification for a postgraduate course in Hospital Administration is to have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline (including Science, Commerce, Arts, Law, Agriculture, MBBS, etc.) from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate percentile of 50%.

Hospital Administration Entrance Exams

1. Undergraduate Aptitude Test (UGAT)

This is an all India level test carried out to select the candidates with the highest aptitude. It is conducted by AIMA (All India Management Association). The exam is considered as an eligibility criterion for BBA, BHM, BCA, and many other undergraduate courses.

2.  UGC National Eligibility Test (UGC NET )

UGC NET is yet another competitive exam, which is mandatory for any student aspiring to join for a PhD in Hospital Administration.

3.  Institutional Test

Most of the institutes have their exams for selecting the students for enrollment. Usually, these exams are 1 hour long, with MCQ questions. The objective of these tests is to measure the aptitude and the subject knowledge of the students.

The Entrance exams are not the only eligibility criteria. Academic percentile from the previous course, along with your performance in Group Discussions or Personal Interviews, will also be evaluated. 

Required Skillset for Hospital Administration

While interviewing a candidate for a job opening in the field of Hospital Administration, the employer looks for key skills that ensure a certain level of performance from the selected candidate. The candidate needs to know and acquire these skills to be ready for these interviews. Some of the most important skills are listed below: -

Skillsets Required for Hospital Administration Course

1. Excellent leadership skills
   Similar to any managerial post, Hospital administration also requires strong leadership qualities. From briefing about the current jobs to your juniors, as well as your actions, in general, should be a strong leader.
   
   

2. Good Communication
   To transfer your ideas to the people working around you in a clear manner so that less energy is wasted in communication is key to this field. Your skills should be strong verbally as well as in writing. Speaking out in meetings, establishing your ideas, will all depend on your communication skill.
   
   

3. Quick Decision-Making Capacity
   As you're responsible for the smooth flowing operation of a medical institution, you'll be in charge of making a lot of decisions in different aspects. You will be expected to make well-calculated decisions. To make such decisions, you should be well aware of everything related to your department.