Introduction
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) is starting its third cohort (Summer 2023) for the newly implemented MDH Public Health Workforce Development Internship Program. This term will begin on June 7, 2023. The program aims 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 summer session will be 10 weeks and run from June 7, 2023 until August 15, 2023. This program is open to students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program that are in good academic standing and who have a particular interest in public health. We are offering remote, hybrid, and in-person opportunities. Students can work a maximum of 400 hours during the 10-week period, which will average approximately 40 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.
On the supplemental questionnaire, please select the subject areas that you are interested in; whether you are interested in in-person, remote, or hybrid opportunities; and select the county or counties in which you are interested in. Your application will be reviewed by managers of programs that fall into these criteria. Students may be considered for more than one opening but they will only be selected for one position. Also, students may only accept one opening. Students must submit a copy of their unofficial transcripts with their application. All student applications must be submitted by Monday, April 17, 2023, at 11:59:00 PM. Students will be interviewed in the subsequent weeks and student selections will be made shortly after.
*These dates are subject to change.
GRADE
9998
LOCATION OF POSITION
Statewide (Multiple Counties throughout Maryland) - Please indicate your counties of interest on your application.
Hybrid, in-person, and remote opportunities will be available.
Main Purpose of Job
Interns will be employed in various roles supporting different departments throughout the Maryland Department of Health. Interns will be engaged in various projects that uphold MDH's mission to promote and improve the health and safety of all Marylanders through disease prevention, access to care, quality management, and community engagement.This could include managing and implementing policy initiatives, reviewing case study data to make recommendations on future programmatic focus areas, or ensuring compliance of federal and/or state directives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must possess at least 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university with current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program. Applications are also open to recent graduates from an accredited college or university. Recent graduates are defined as individuals who have completed (within one year) a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university.
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).
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
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.
