Leadership Program Fellow

Overview

Health Plan of San Mateo Fellowship Program 2026 Application Due by March 2, 2026. Make a Difference In Your Community The Health Plan Of San Mateo (HPSM) is a local non-profit health plan that offers health coverage to San Mateo County's underserved population. We currently serve more than 150,000 county residents through several programs, with most of our members qualifying for coverage through Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program.

HPSM has more than 300 employees and works closely with clinicians and community organizations throughout the region. Objective Health Plan Of San Mateo’s Fellowship Program supports the recruitment, skill development, career growth, and retention of emerging managed care leaders by fostering a positive work environment with thoughtful and dedicated mentorship. The fellowship program is a paid opportunity to contribute meaningfully to HPSM’s organizational focus areas.

Fellowship Scope - This opportunity will provide the fellow with knowledge and experience in the operation of a non-profit community-based health plan and in the development of programs and services that benefit our diverse membership. It also includes professional experience working on a specific project important to HPSM and a chance to present recommendations through a final paper and/or presentation to HPSM leadership.

Fellowship Logistics
- Start date:

June 22, 2026 (flexible based on applicant schedule). Work Type:
Hybrid (Will work at the South San Francisco office). Applicants must have a California residence.

Total hours: 24 - 29 hours/week, up to 1000 hours. Duration: 4 - 6 months. Compensation: $24 - $26/hour, depending upon experience. Good fit for recent college graduates, graduate students, and career professionals with previous related experience who are interested in working on multiple projects under an overarching focus area.

These are the qualifications typically needed to succeed in this position. However, you do not need to meet every requirement to apply.

• Currently enrolled or recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate degree program in public health, public policy, business administration, social work, social sciences, communications, or related disciplines. Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Experience and/or skills that align with one of the projects listed below.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Working collaboratively with the HPSM sponsor, the fellow will be provided with the opportunity to work on the following projects during the fellowship.

• Leadership Program Support: support the implementation of Cohorts 2 and 3 of the People Leaders Learning Program, a 16-week in-house learning program for leaders. The fellowship offers hands-on experience in learning design and program delivery by supporting the close of Cohort 2 and preparation for Cohort
  3. Under high-directive supervision, the fellow will complete tasks related to program evaluation, communication coordination, material updates, session logistics, and facilitation support during e-learning, in-person, and virtual learning events.
• Cohort 2 evaluation and feedback summary
• Evaluation and feedback data visualizations
• Revisions to Participant Guide and other learning materials for Cohort 3

* HPSM will also work with students to tailor this experience to meet requirements of a Master of Public Health field study, practicum, or capstone projects. We have experienced MPH professionals to serve as preceptors. Applicants must have completed 1 year of their MPH program studies.

HPSM's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. HPSM does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

HPSM also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that an applicant or employee has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived to have any of those characteristics.