Health - Health Officer Internship
Health - Health Officer Internship
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Job Description
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$15.95 $30.00 HourlyDepartment:
Health DepartmentJob Type:
InternExemption Status:
United States of America (NonExempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
April 15 2025
The Opportunity:
Health Officer Internship
College to County Intern 2025 Health Department
Pay Rate: $24 per hour
Job Type: Temporary College Intern
Duration: Summer 2025 Starting in June 12 weeks
Hours: 30 40 hours a week
Telework: Hybrid
Building Physical Location: Gladys McCoy Building 619 NW 6th Ave 6th floor
Does This Position Require Driving a County Vehicle If so please explain why and frequency: no
TriMet Passes are available if transportation to County facilities is required.
Eligibility requirements and more details found on our College to County website.
What Does the Health Officer Division Do
The Health Officer oversees the Emergency Medical System 911 calls and responses) Medical Examiners Office (that does death investigations into cause and manner of death for anyone who dies outside a hospital) the Public Health Emergency Preparedness team (that prepares for disasters and emergencies and includes the Medical Reserve Corps of medical providers to respond to those emergencies) and the TriCounty Health Officer team (made up of the health officer and deputy health officer at the Multnomah Clackamas and Washington county health departments). The Health Officer and Deputy Health Officer are clinical consultants on medical issues that arise in public health and also provide technical advice on public health interventions countywide.
Internship Description & Responsibilities:
Learn about the role of public health in helping foster and empower people to live healthier and more resilient lives
Work directly with the Health Officers and their team on projects that involve public health emergency preparedness and response emerging public health threats public health messaging and opioid use disorder pilot research
Bring an equity lens to the work of public health emergency preparedness and response
Help contextualize the concept of the Academic Health Department as we work to involve learners in greater public health efforts
Help research and develop talking points for the Health Officer to convey to the public when disasters or emergencies may occur
Learning Outcomes:
Connect to key staff who can help deepen your understanding of public service.
Gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields you are considering for career paths.
Receive valuable mentorship and feedback on strengths and areas for improvement.
Education and Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates should have completed or enrolled in a college/university academic institution.
Promote a culture of respect inclusiveness and appreciation of diverse perspectives backgrounds and values Link to Equity and Empowerment Lens
Ability to communicate with customers and team members via phone email or in person
Ability to both follow directions and work independently
Ability to work cooperatively and develop effective working relationships with diverse work groups.
Familiarity with Google Suite (e.g. Gmail Calendar Meet Drive Docs and Slides).
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran or protected veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans Preference: Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions
Recruiter:
Cole WhitehurstEmail:
Phone:
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile:
8007 College InternRequired Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
