The Illinois Department of Public Health Internship Program

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is one of the State’s oldest agencies - originally established in 1877 to regulate medical practitioners and to promote sanitation. Today, IDPH is responsible for protecting the state's 12.8 million residents, as well as countless visitors, through the prevention and control of disease and injury. With over 200 programs, IDPH touches virtually every age, aspect, and cycle of life.

IDPH’s internship program offers college students an opportunity to learn from everyone around you, ask questions, and most importantly, gain an educational experience to enhance one’s development by learning firsthand how a state agency operates.

Eligibility Criteria

In order to qualify for the Department’s Internship Program, applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, or another professional degree program;
• Have completed at least one full academic year at the undergraduate level;
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale; and
• Be currently enrolled or returning to school in the fall to continue degree requirements (for summer internship applicants).

How to Apply?

Those interested in applying for an internship must complete the online application form and attach your cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts.

In order to match your skills and interests with the needs of our program areas, be sure to complete the online application in full, and refer to the IDPH Internship Program Guide - paying particular attention to the offices that participate in the program and their operational locations.

The Selection Process

There are several steps in the selection process; students should understand the following:

• Completed Applications: Once applications are submitted, they are reviewed to ensure all eligibility requirements are met. Upon verification, application packets are made available to the various offices for their consideration.
• Office Selections: Individual offices will contact you directly to set up interviews, as internships are ongoing throughout the year. The hiring office coordinates official notification of acceptance. Please note that all offers are considered tentative until all paperwork is signed.

Please note - while IDPH offers internships throughout the year, applications are cleared out at the end of each fiscal year (June 30th).  If your application is not selected by June 30, be sure to reapply in the new fiscal year.

Students will need to complete an internship application and select OPM, to access the website use this link http://www.dph.illinois.gov/job-opportunity/internship.

Senior Manager: Identifying and Managing Social Determinants of Health Initiative

Opportunity to work with high level experts in the field at the nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s health to lead and direct the planning, development, funding, implementation, and evaluation of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Identifying and Managing Social Determinants of Health Initiative (IMSDHI).

This Senior manager will oversee work of the Screening, Technical Assistance and Resource (STAR) Center and the Quality Improvement (QI) learning collaborative initiatives; facilitate collaborative efforts with other national organizations, academic institutions, and federal agencies for the initiative, and serve as the main contact for partner organizations, funder, state and federal agencies, and AAP chapters, committees, and sections.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in public health, health education, early education, child development, or a related discipline required (Master’s degree preferred), 5 years’ experience in public health program management and administration required, including policy development and implementation; public relations; and grant proposal development, management, and implementation; and supervising staff,

excellent organizational, interpersonal, diplomacy, critical thinking, and verbal/written communication skills required, as well as proficiency with MS Office, must be able to handle heavy workload, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, initiate work priorities independently, and effectively collaborate with a variety of internal and external constituents, and some travel and weekend work required, along with the need for flexibility in arranging work schedule to accommodate physician’s availability.

To learn more about the organization, see a full job description, and/or apply for the position, please visit https://www.aap.org/employment

Epi Research Coordinator I - JOB OPPORTUNITY

RUSH-UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:  Epi Research Coordinator I                                              DEPARTMENT:                        Preventive Medicine

REPORTS TO:   Principal Investigator                                        GRADE:                                       12

JOB CLASS/POSITION NUMBER:  10034                             FLSA STATUS:                          Non- Exempt

General Summary:  Creating Healthy Environments for Chicago Kids (CHECK) is an NIH-funded, randomized controlled trial comparing two approaches to childhood obesity treatment in low-income populations. The Research Coordinator is responsible for scheduling and delivering the intervention to the families participating in the study. Each Research Coordinator will handle a caseload of about 120 families over the course of 3-4 years. He/she will contribute to research publications emanating from this project. Finally, the Research Coordinator may assist the PI in writing progress reports to the NIH. This position requires someone who is highly organized, detail-orientated, culturally-sensitive, flexible, comfortable in multiple environments, willing to travel to participants’ homes within the City of Chicago, and has outstanding interpersonal and rapport-building skills. The Research Coordinator will work closely with the principal investigator and co-investigators in all aspects of this position. Applicants must own an automobile that can be used for work-related travel. The Research Coordinator exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values, and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures at all times.

Principal Responsibilities:

1.       Maintain a caseload of multiple families that will progress through a 12-month standardized behavioral intervention

2.       Deliver the intervention in accordance with the protocol to participating families.

3.       Assist in participant recruitment, screening, and treatment allocaton

4.       Participate in the development and/or evaluation of the study educational materials and intervention fidelity measures.

5.       Maintain an active cellular phone line (a $30 monthly cellular phone stipend will be provided).

6.       Effectively interact with the Principal Investigator, co-investigators, and staff in the Department of Preventive Medicine and other study sites (e.g., Dept of Nutrition, University of Minnesota, and University of Illinois – Chicago).

7.       Attend and participate in regular team meetings at Rush.

8.       Assist PI with drafting of progress reports to NIH.

9.       Maintain an appropriate inventory of intervention study supplies.

10.    Complies with ethical standards for research involving human subjects.

11.    Contribute to scientific manuscripts and abstracts

12.    Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Bachelor degree required or Master’s degree in nutrition or a related health- or science-related field is strongly preferred. State licensure is not required. Prior experience in behavioral research, healthcare, and/or clinical counseling is required. Basic computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office) are a necessity. Strong scientific writing skills are desired. The Research Coordinator must have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills and be able to work with a variety of individuals in a professional manner.  This individual must understand and maintain discretion and confidentiality related to all aspects of the studies. The Research Coordinator must be able to supervise dietetic technicians and research assistants.

Work hours are somewhat flexible, but will depend largely upon participant schedules. The Research Coordinator must be available on some evenings and occasional Saturdays.  Some intervention activities will take place in participants’ homes. The Program Coordinator must be able to travel to locations within the city of Chicago.

Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Please contact Joselyn Williams if you are interested: joselyn_l_williams@rush.edu   

Date Reviewed: 02/10/2017

Date Revised:    04/15/2019