Hospital Administration
A practical leadership pathway for professionals seeking to understand how healthcare institutions are managed with efficiency, accountability, and purpose.
Programme Overview
About the Hospital Administration Programme
The Hospital Administration Programme at AJICO is designed for professionals who aspire to lead and strengthen healthcare institutions through effective management, coordination, and operational excellence. Combining practical exposure with institutional learning, the programme provides insights into hospital systems, patient services, resource management, quality processes, and organisational leadership. Learners gain a deeper understanding of how well-managed institutions deliver better patient outcomes, improve efficiency, and create sustainable impact in healthcare.
Helps You Understand How Strong Institutions Work
The programme is designed to help participants develop:
- an understanding of how hospitals function as complex healthcare systems
- knowledge of patient services, administration, and institutional workflows
- skills in coordination, planning, resource management, and operational oversight
- an appreciation for accountability, governance, and organisational discipline
- the ability to support efficient and patient-centred service delivery
- confidence in working across multidisciplinary teams and departments
- practical insights into building institutions that deliver quality, scale, and long-term impact
Learning from a Working Institution
Hospital administration cannot be understood through theory alone. At AJICO, participants engage with the systems, processes, and operational realities of a high-volume eye care institution, gaining practical insight into how healthcare organisations function and improve.
What You Will Cover
Curriculum
Hospital Systems & Operations
- Hospital organisation structure, departments, and workflows
- Patient registration, triage, billing, and discharge systems
- OT scheduling, bed management, and capacity planning
- Regulatory compliance and accreditation basics (NABH orientation)
Finance, HR & Procurement
- Healthcare financial management — budgets, cost control, revenue
- HR management — recruitment, induction, appraisal, retention
- Medical supply chain and equipment procurement
- Payroll, statutory compliance, and audit readiness
Community Programmes & Outreach
- Planning and executing rural outreach surgical camps
- Government health scheme tie-ups and claims management
- Community mobilisation and IEC material design
- Monitoring and evaluation of outreach performance
Leadership & Capstone Project
- Leadership, communication, and team management in healthcare
- Process improvement project — identifying and solving a real hospital problem
- Presentation to senior management and external mentors
- Career planning, exit interviews, and reference documentation
Who Should Apply
Eligibility & Selection
Eligibility Criteria
- 1Graduate in any discipline (science, arts, management, social work)
- 2MHA, MBA, or MPH preferred but not mandatory
- 3Strong analytical and communication skills
- 4Willingness to work in a residential, service-oriented environment
How to Apply
- 1Submit application with CV, academic transcripts, and a statement of intent
- 2Shortlisted candidates invited for a structured interview
- 3Interview assesses problem-solving, motivation, and healthcare interest
- 4Final offer based on academic background and interview performance
Download the Prospectus
The AJICO prospectus covers all programmes, admission requirements, stipend structures, campus facilities, and the application process in detail. Download or request a copy to be sent to you.
AJICO Prospectus 2026–27
Includes all 8 programmes, faculty profiles, eligibility criteria, stipend details, campus overview, and application timeline.
PDF · Updated April 2026
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