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MDPCP Health Care Transformation Intern - Health Equity (FA '22)

MDH Public Health Workforce Development Internship Program

Recruitment #22-008998-0051

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Introduction

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) is excited to announce our inaugural MDH Public Health Workforce Development Internship Program that is expected to begin fall 2022. The purpose of the program is to form partnerships with academic institutions by creating student internship opportunities, and building a graduation-to-workforce pipeline that will bolster the public health workforce.  

The fall session will be 13 weeks and run from September 6, 2022 to December 6, 2022. This program is open to students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program that are in good academic standing who have a special interest in public health. We are offering remote, hybrid, and in-person opportunities. Students can work a minimum of 120 hours and a maximum of 260 hours during the 13-week period, which will average to approximately 15 hours/week. Program areas include: Health Policy, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Biostatistics, Health Informatics, Preparedness, Public Health Accreditation, Community Health, Environmental Health, Occupational Health, Healthcare Administrations, Health Education, Public Health Communications, Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, and Other. 

Students are welcome to apply for more than one opening. If a student is considered, they will only be selected for one position. Students must submit a copy of their unofficial transcripts with their application. All student applications must be submitted by August 5, 2022, at 11:59:00 PM. Students will be interviewed in the subsequent weeks and student selections will be made by August 26, 2022.


GRADE

9998

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH/Maryland Primary Care Program Management Office, Baltimore, MD

This is a remote opportunity.

Main Purpose of Job

The MDPCP Healthcare Transformation Health Equity internship is perfect for a current graduate student with interest in public health, health policy, and health equity. You’ll gain valuable resume experience with an innovative value-based payment mechanism and build skills in oral and written communication, identifying stakeholder needs, and developing consumable guidance materials for a healthcare audience. 

The MDPCP Healthcare Transformation Health Equity intern will be part of our Maryland Primary Care Program (MDPCP) Management Office and responsible for supporting the rollout of the Health Equity Advancement Resource and Transformation (HEART) payment to primary care practices. The HEART Payment is a new innovative payment stream in the MDPCP that provides resources to primary care practices to address social needs of their beneficiaries. As an Intern, you will support primary care practices in best practices for using this payment, through the creation of spotlight guides, facilitation of User Groups, and other initiatives. Depending on the Intern’s other experience and interest, you may also contribute to additional health equity initiatives within MDPCP and support the MDPCP team overall in other work areas including COVID-19 response, data reports, and more.

Intern Duties and Responsibilities

  • Attend staff and stakeholder meetings
  • Develop an interview guide to assess best practice use of the HEART payment, an innovative payment focused on addressing patients’ social needs
  • Interview key stakeholders from selected primary care practices
  • Develop spotlight documents to highlight best practices for HEART payment usage among diverse primary care practices in Maryland


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and have current enrollment in a graduate program at an accredited college or university.  Applications are also open to recent graduates.

Intern Requirements

  • Experience with Google Suite applications
  • Project management skills preferred
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Professionalism and strong work ethic
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Understanding of the importance of health equity
  • Understanding of the role of primary care in the US healthcare system
  • Document design skills preferred but not required


DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and/or experience in public health and be highly motivated to contribute to enhancing primary care in Maryland. The candidate should be eager to learn more about health care transformation, such as value-based payment, primary care, and health equity. 

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).  

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.  Applications must be accompanied by a CV or a resume.  Upon selection, intern will be required to sign an agreement and provide proof of intern credit (if applicable).


FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING

In one document, please upload a cover letter discussing your qualifications, background, and interest in the position, your resume, and transcripts from your most recent academic program.




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