Job Description
Company description: MPHI (the Michigan Public Health Institute) is a unique public trust – a non-profit institute dedicated to improving community health through collaboration and the use of state-of-the-art community health practices. From our offices near Lansing, Michigan, and in Washington, D.C, we help a broad array of clients to develop community-based solutions for complex health system issues and research needs. Our network of ties within the academic, government, and healthcare provider communities enables us to devise innovative solutions to practically any challenge. Job description: Title: Student Intern - Enteric Disease $15.30 per hour Employee Name: TBD Supervisor: Enteric and Respiratory Illnesses Epidemiology Unit Manager Communicable Disease Division Purpose: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) epidemiologists conduct statewide surveillance of reportable enteric diseases. We are looking for two student interns to assist epidemiologists in the MDHHS Enteric & Respiratory Diseases Epidemiology (ERIE) Unit, Surveillance of Infectious Disease Epidemiology (SIDE) Section of the Division of Communicable Disease. Hours: 10–20 hours per week (mostly between 9:00am and 6:00pm); occasionally may include some hours on a weekend. No benefits. Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidates will assist MDHHS enteric epidemiologists with the following: * Conduct active surveillance for Listeria, Salmonella, Shiga-toxin Escherichia coli, and other reportable enteric infections * Telephone interviews of ill persons (cases) and sometimes well persons (controls) about their illnesses and exposures * Perform data entry, data management, data analysis, and other investigation-related duties as needed * Assist with other disease investigations within the SIDE Section as needed * Participate in state-level preparedness activities to respond to any public health emergency * Report/update on a regular basis to Supervisor Maintain a positive, credible, professional relationship with all parties relevant to MPHI and MDHHS projects, and represent the best interest of MPHI and MDHHS at all times Qualifications / Requirements: Education: This job requires full-time enrollment in a graduate-level degree-seeking program (MPH, MS, or PhD) in epidemiology, environmental health, or related public health. Experience: Working with the public would be an asset. Important Skills and Characteristics: Incoming students (i.e., accepted/enrolled full-time during school year) are welcome to apply. One year commitment requested. Must possess excellent verbal skills including good telephone etiquette. Knowledge of statistics and/or infectious disease epidemiology. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, such as Access, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and is familiar with email/internet browser software. Works well in team situations, is self-motivated, meets deadlines, and handles multiple tasks at one time with minimal supervision. Must have excellent written communication skills and be able to present scientific and technical information to others. Fluency in a second language would be an asset. Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Standard office environment. Successful candidates are expected to observe the MDHHS dress attire and grooming policy. Responsibility for the Work of Others: No assigned responsibility. Required Communication Contact Person/Group Frequency Purpose * Unit Manager Daily Position oversight * Section Manager Daily Position oversight * ID Epidemiologists As needed Guidance Other state, federal, and local agencies As needed Coordinate disease investigations “For purposes of employment standards, this classification is “Non-Exempt” from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.”
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