History:

The Administrators Section became a part of CMAI in 1969. Administrators represent a very large group of professionals in the health care system which is generally called the ‘support group’ and constitute almost one-third of human resources in any hospital setup. These committed and competent Administrators have contributed tremendously to the health care industry of the country and also across the world. 

The administrator's section of CMAI completes 50 years of professionalism of CMAI. The contribution of Administrators through these fifty years has been very significant. The Administrators section of CMAI has grown from strength to strength since its inception in 1969...  We would not have been what we are today without the untiring efforts of the several leaders who have contributed to the work of this section. 

Membership: 

There shall be three categories of members:

Full members: Full membership shall be open to all Christians who are actively engaged in health care service administration at the executive, managerial, or supervisory level

• The prospective members for full members must have undergone a course in Management/Administration of not less than 12 months from a recognized secular/church-related body.
• He or she should be involved in some area of management in a health-related institution. 
• Students of Management can be full student members and they will be upgraded to the full member on successful completion of the course.
• The basic qualification of an applicant will be considered for membership.

Associate Members: Associate  Membership shall be open to all Christians who, while not qualifying for full membership are, because of their professional qualifications or their experience, acceptable to the section, and who are currently associated with a health care institution.  Associate members shall be entitled to all privileges of section membership, including the right to the floor, but without the right to vote or to hold office within the section. 

Core Functions: 

- Professional Development: Providing opportunities for continuous education and training in healthcare administration through workshops, seminars, and courses.
- Networking: Facilitating networking opportunities for administrators allowing them to share best practices, resources, and experiences.
- Advocacy: Representing the interests of healthcare administrators at various levels, advocating for policies and initiatives that support the growth and improvement of healthcare systems.
- Standards and Guidelines: Developing and promoting standards and guidelines for healthcare administration practices to ensure quality and efficiency in service delivery.
- Community Engagement: Engaging with local communities to address healthcare challenges, promote health awareness, and facilitate access to healthcare services.
- Leadership Development: Fostering leadership skills among administrators through mentorship programs, leadership training,
- Research and Innovation: Encouraging research and innovation in healthcare administration to address emerging challenges, improve processes, and enhance patient care outcomes.
- Collaboration: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, organizations, and stakeholders to address common goals and challenges in the healthcare.
- Ethical Standards: Promoting ethical standards and values among healthcare administrators, ensuring integrity, transparency, and accountability in decision-making and practices.
- Membership Engagement: Engaging and involving members in the activities and initiatives of the section, fostering a sense of belonging and ownership among the healthcare administrators.
- Student Members : students of management will be upgraded to full membership upon successful completion of their course.Membership eligibility is primarily based on professional qualifications and involvement in healthcare management.

Formal Trainings
1.  Diploma in Hospital Administration , CMC Vellore / CMAI ( one year Distance Education)
2.  Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Law and Ethics with National Law School India University, Bangalore, which is subsidized for CMAI members.
3.   Three- months distance education Certificate course on Materials Management  through St. John's Hospital Administration , Bangalore.
4. Two-weeks Health Care Management Development Program.
5.   Distance Education program in Hospital Finance for three months.
6. One year Distance Education course on laws on Hospital Administration,  CMAI certification.
7. Electronic Newsletter "SCOOP" to all members of the Section and Institutions. 

Overall, the education section suggests that the Section is committed to providing its members and Institutions with opportunities for professional development, which can lead to better patient outcomes and improved healthcare operations.

Partnerships

Various Partnerships and Collaborations  were developed, especially with premier institutes such as the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Quality Council of India, Indian Institute of Management, Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, National Law School of India University, Department of Hospital Administration St. Johns Medical college.