Management Synergistics, Inc., a
for profit management consulting firm, is seeking an intern to assist the CEO
with various health department projects. The ideal candidate will be a master’s
student (PhD students preferred) with a degree in public health or related
field, have experience and knowledge of HIV/AIDS planning, governance, program
implementation and evaluation.
Interns for MSI will be paid
$20/hour for their time and have the opportunity to work with the CEO and
assist in performing a variety of daily tasks (working primarily from home),
such as: traditional office work, keeping files and maintaining their
organization; survey monkey development, data collection and analysis; conduct
research; writing and editing reports; aiding in preparing memos or other
presentation materials (i.e., PowerPoint presentations) for the CEO.
Interns are expected to work
independently in completion of assigned tasks and work for and with the CEO in
an efficient and organized fashion. Ideal intern candidates should possess the
following qualities and skill sets:
• Basic understanding of local
and state governance processes and systems
• Passion for public health
service and commitment to working for the HIV/AIDS affected population
• Ability to forge and sustain
solid professional, working relationships with MSI’s CEO and its clients
• Strong interpersonal
communication skills as well as office administration and internet research
capabilities
• Ability to attend public health
committee meetings and prepare meeting minutes
• Willingness and ability to take
direction from CEO and cooperate with clients
• Excellent typing and writing
skills
• Proficiency in computer
programs essential to office operation and management, such as Microsoft Word,
Excel and PowerPoint
• Adaptability and flexibility
(i.e., the internship constitutes an average of anywhere from 5 to 10 hours per
week or as needed)
• Ability to think quickly and
critically
• Above all, a desire to learn
and strong work ethic
All interested, qualified parties
should send a resume for the MSI Internship Program
