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Job Title:  

Office of Public Health Informatics (OPHI) Intern

Agency:

Department of Public Health

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000002408

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

UNPAID

Job Description:

Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.

• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.  

• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths. 

• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.

• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.

• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

Job Description

This internship is designed to be both educational and practical. In this role, the intern will learn how to take the skills acquired in school related to his or her field of study or areas of interest and apply them in a government setting. The expectations of the positions is based on the academic level of the intern as presented:

Undergraduate

Provides project support, conducts research, assists with documentation and data preparation, participates in meetings, and completes clearly defined assignments under guidance.

Graduate

Performs more independent analysis, supports project coordination, develops reports or dashboards, conducts assessments, and makes recommendations based on findings.

Doctoral

Leads or independently completes a defined analytical, research, evaluation, or informatics project; conducts advanced analysis; develops recommendations; and may present findings to OPHI or agency leadership.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Under direct supervision of an assigned manager from the OPHI Management Team the intern may support one or more of the following activities:

• Support public health informatics, data modernization, analytics, and technology projects.

• Assist with data collection, analysis, visualization, and reporting.

• Conduct research, assessments, and environmental scans.

• Support project coordination, documentation, timelines, and deliverables.

• Assist with workflow, system, and business process documentation.

• Support data governance, data quality, and program evaluation activities.

• Participate in meetings and collaborate with OPHI staff and partners.

• Develop reports, presentations, dashboards, or other project deliverables.

• Complete other related assignments or special projects as needed.

Additional Information:

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. 

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. 

ADA Statement
DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email include DPH-ADA@dph.ga.gov.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not receive an interview.  DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Minimum Qualifications:

Student enrolled in a Georgia high school, technical college, or university/college. Must be currently enrolled during the internship.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.