Public Health Internship - PracticumUnpaid Opportunities
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Job Description
At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
- Public Retirement Systems such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS&Optional Deferred Compensation Ohio Deferred Compensation
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Public Health Internship Practicum/Unpaid
About Us:
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and wellbeing of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
What Youll Do:
The Ohio Department of Health unpaid internship opportunities are designed for college students looking for onthe job experience to build the knowledge required to advance to the next stage of their education and careers.
Interning with the Ohio Department of Health offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the health and wellbeing in Ohios communities. Interns will have the opportunity to network with professionals in the field and receive access to training and professional development.Some examples of projects our public health interns have worked on include:
- Conducting research on the health effects of environmental pollutants
- Reviewing and assessing health education programs for atrisk populations
- Developing educational documents related to genetic conditions for families and physicians.
- Analyzing data on health behaviors and outcomes to inform policy decisions.
Please note this is a general application for unpaid internship opportunities. Your application will be made available to multiple hiring managers who have open positions compatible with your stated areas of interest. Unpaid Internship positions can be used for credit toward a Practicum requirement.
This position is unclassified per ORC 124.11(A)29
Supplemental Information
All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.
Application Procedures
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.
Status of Posted Position
You can check the status of your application online by signing into your profile. Jobs you applied for will be listed. The application status is shown to the right of the position title and application submission details.
Background Check Information
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of (recreational /nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39 and as outlined in the posting.
Position Qualifications
Currently pursuing a college degree in biological science animal science public health or a related field
AND
Able to provide your own transportation to/from primary worksite (transportation for fieldwork will be provided as necessary)
Job Skills: Public Health
Technical: Public Health
Professional:Active Learning Teamwork
Educational Transcript Requirements:
Official educational transcripts are required for all posthigh school educational accomplishments coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five 5 working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
Please note that a transcript is considered official only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institutions website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entitys award of a putative degree.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
