Internships and fellowships postings as of September 16, 2020

POSITION: Fieldwork Placement: Public Health Solutions Symposium Series

ORGANIZATION: Public Health Solutions

Description:

Public Health Solutions (PHS) is producing a virtual Symposium Series, entitled A Community-based, Actionable Model for Health Equity in NYC, with leaders from health, healthcare and human services sectors to address New York City’s inequitable and fragmented service delivery laid bare during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Series will create a framework for a new and sustainable human services infrastructure that drives community impact.

The first symposium titled: Integrating Human Services and Clinical Services with Clients at the Center will be held on Friday, November 13. Dates for the two subsequent symposia have not yet been confirmed, but we expect to host them in first quarter 2021.

PUH seeks a CUNY SPH student to help in producing the Series and ultimately supporting the creation of a road map report that helps set priorities and a course for future roles and work around health equity and social determinants of health.

This would be a fieldwork placement leading to a Capstone project which would present the roadmap, and also potentially a plan for evaluating participation and effectiveness. ​

Application Instructions:

Interested students should contact Christine Nollen (CNollen@healthsolutions.org) and Lisa Jakobsberg (ljakobsberg@healthsolutions.org​)

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POSITION: Making Care Better Performance Improvement Fellowship 2021-2022

ORGANIZATION: The Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Position: Quality & Performance Improvement Fellowship.

Duration: 1 year

Application Deadline: October 1, 2020 11:59pm ET

Job Summary:

The Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York-Presbyterian (MSCHONY) is seeking a candidate with experience in change management, patient safety, and quality improvement with an interest in pursuing a career in healthcare administration at a top academic medical center.

This fellowship is a specialized health services performance and quality improvement position working with and under the direction of Dr. Michael Vitale, Medical Director of the Pediatric Initiative to Make Care Better/Chief of Pediatric Spine Service and Mary Cassai, Vice President of Perioperative Services.

The fellow will support, facilitate, and coordinate pediatrics-wide quality improvement initiatives and projects, including interdisciplinary work with clinical, research, and administrative staff. It allows for a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to meaningfully improve culture in an institution that prides itself on reliable delivery of high quality care. The position is designed to support and develop individuals with aspirations for increased responsibility in healthcare management and/or quality and safety. The projects assigned to the individual will allow for exposure to senior leadership.

Essential Duties:  

• Manage and systematize current quality improvement projects for the Making Care Better Initiative, including preventing radiation misadministration, antibiotic stewardship, enhancing Operating Room throughput, and standardizing treatment protocols to enhance quality of care;
• Utilize the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program framework to engage front line staff, educate staff on the science of safety, execute initiatives and evaluate quality initiatives;
• Develop, recommend, and implement quality improvement projects related to MSCHONY’s efforts to meet Solutions for Patient Safety hospital-acquired condition bundles;
• Apply quality improvement methodologies such as Lean and Lean Sigma to manage projects and to systematize continuous improvement with clinical staff;

Knowledge, Skills, Experience: 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required  Master’s Degree in health care management, public administration, or public health preferred
•  Prior experience or knowledge of quality improvement, quality assurance, or performance improvement preferred
• Demonstrated experience in managing informatics and utilizing common statistical, spreadsheet, and database management programs
• Ability to work independently and receive feedback on a regular basis
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and team-building skills
• Persuasive oral and written skills

Application Requirements:

• Resume/CV  Cover Letter (not to exceed 1 page)
• 2 Letters of Recommendation (1 Academic, 1 Professional)

Interested in attending an informational webinar? Register here for one of the following dates: September 8th , 16th, or 24th from 6:00-7:00pm ET. A WebEx meeting invitation will be forwarded to each registrant.

Questions? Please contact current fellow, Divya Raman, at dir9066@nyp.org

Application Submission: https://nyp.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/nypcareers/job/NYPMorgan-Stanley-ChildrensHospital/Making-Care-Better-Performance-Improvement-Fellowship-2021-2022_00771960

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POSITION: UCLA Health Administrative Fellowship

ORGANIZATION: UCLA Health

Description:

If you’re interested in getting your career off to an incredible start while making a real difference in the world, consider all you can achieve through the UCLA Health Administrative Fellowship program.

We’re accepting applications for this exciting program right now. As part of the program, you’ll be able to make a significant contribution to the success of UCLA Health, a world-renowned academic medical center and health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 180 ambulatory care practices throughout metro Los Angeles. We’ve also been recognized as one of the top four hospitals in the country (#1 in California) by U.S. News & World Report.

Under the personal direction of Richard Azar, Chief Operating Officer, this one-year Administrative Fellowship enables graduates of health administration, business administration, or related Master’s level programs to gain in-depth experience in the operations of an academic medical center and health system.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this exceptional opportunity, we invite you to apply no later than September 27, 2020. Simply visit www.UCLAHealthCareers.org, reference Job Number 8653 and include the following (in electronic form):

•         Statement of purpose – 500 words
•         Statement on contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion – 500 words
•         Resume/CV
•         Current non-official graduate transcripts
•         At least two letters of recommendation

Letters of reference that must be submitted separately may be emailed to AdminFellowship@mednet.ucla.edu.

To learn more, visit:

https://www.uclahealthcareers.org/career-areas/administrative-residencies/#tab-id-16

Questions? Email AdminFellowship@mednet.ucla.edu. You may also contact us at (310) 267-6689.

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POSITION: 2020-2021 Brand Representative Internship Program

ORGANIZATION: Cress Health

Description:

Cress Health is a startup tackling an overlooked problem in the current COVID-19 pandemic: the rising mental health crisis. As we go through these uncharted times, levels of depression and anxiety are reaching an all-time high, a demand that our current mental health resources are ill-equipped to meet.

Through the Cress™ suite of apps, combining data-driven analytical tools with personalized chat-based support, we’ve already helped thousands of healthcare workers self-care better during the pandemic. But now, we’re on a mission to empower and support the mental wellness of people all across the nation.

We are in the process of releasing a new AI-powered mobile application Callie, available for preorder now. Callie is your personal wellness companion, delivering personalized tips and insights to make self-care easy for you. More information on Callie can be found at https://callie.app/

In order to help as many people as possible, we’re looking for motivated individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to become brand representatives!

Brand Representatives will:

1. Facilitate awareness and engagement with the Cress Health brand/suite of products on campus and in the local community.
2. Develop and execute on-campus/community initiatives to drive app downloads/conversion and increase mental health literacy.
3. Take part in creating a mental wellness positivity campaign with the goal of spreading hope amidst the current COVID-19 climate.

Program Benefits:

1. Brand representatives earn 20% commission on all revenue generated through their outreach initiatives. Additional performance-based incentives will be given as well.
2. Brand representatives receive free lifetime access to all current and future Cress Health products for personal use.
3. Brand representatives receive priority consideration for all Cress Health internship opportunities.
4. Brand representatives receive access to Cress Health’s nationwide network of organizations and industry professionals.
5. Brand representatives can improve their interpersonal communication skills and receive first-hand insight into the operations of a rapidly-growing startup.
6. As a Cress Health brand representative, you can take pride in the fact that you’re doing your part in the fight against COVID-19.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Candidates should have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
2. Campus and/or community leadership experience is highly preferred.

Application Instructions:

Positions are limited, so please fill out the application form below if interested and we’ll get in touch with next steps!

*Note: This position is fully remote. Brand representatives are not required to be on campus for the Fall 2020 semester.

Full details and application are available at: bit.ly/cressbrandrep. The application is rolling but spots are limited, so we encourage any interested students to apply as soon as possible.

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POSITION: Community Action Network (CAN) Associate (Part-time/Temporary)

ORGANIZATION: Public Health Solutions

Company Overview: 

Health disparities among New Yorkers are large, persistent and increasing. Public Health Solutions (PHS) exists to change that trajectory, and support vulnerable New York City families in achieving optimal health and building pathways to reach their potential.

As the largest public health nonprofit serving New York City, we improve health outcomes and help communities thrive by providing services directly to vulnerable low-income families, supporting community-based organizations through our long-standing public-private partnerships, and bridging the gap between healthcare and community services. We focus on a wide range of public health issues including food and nutrition, health insurance, maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, tobacco control, and HIV/AIDS. To learn more about our work, please visit  healthsolutions.org 

Program Description:

As part of New York City’s efforts to manage the COVID-19 pandemic, PHS has partnered with trusted community-based organizations in Queens who will be responsible for distributing educational materials, personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks and hand sanitizer, and providing in-person and virtual individual and group health education to thousands of community members over the next four months (August through November 2020) as part of the city-wide Test and Trace (T2) efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. Efforts in the Jamaica, Queens area as part of COVID-Free Queens! will be coordinated in partnership with the Queens Healthy Start Community Action Network (CAN).  The CAN represents consumers and community-based agencies in Jamaica that unite to collectively apply their resources to the implementation of one or more commons strategies to achieve a common goal and an overarching goal to improve perinatal outcomes in the community.  The CAN’s strong community organization and stakeholder partnerships and deep understanding of the Jamaica area will be leveraged for this outreach and engagement initiative.

Position Summary:

PHS is seeking a part-time Community Action Network (CAN) Associate to conduct direct community outreach and engagement as part of the Test and Trace efforts. Under the supervision of the CAN Coordinator, the CAN Associate will work closely with other PHS staff including the COVID-Free Queens! Project Manager, the Healthcare Community Partnerships unit, and community-based partners and community members throughout the entirety of this project implementation. This project is grant funded with an anticipated end date of 11/25/20. The CAN Associate will work up to 14 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Distribute promotional materials (flyers, posters, palmcards) at local businesses, community members on the street, local organizations and institutions
• Identify appropriate areas in the community to conduct outreach and identify areas that may need to be prioritized based on word of mouth and/or observations on-the-ground
• Engage community members, either at an event, at a local site, or on the street to inform them about ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19
• Attend trainings set up by the COVID-Free Queens! Coalition to improve understanding of and knowledge around current information and messaging on COVID-19 to inform the public.
• Listen to concerns and questions from the public related to COVID-19 and answer questions in order to stop the spread of misinformation, lessen fears, and ultimately support the community in preventing further spread during the pandemic.

Qualification Requirements:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly and ask for support and feedback when trouble shooting issues as they arise
• Must be willing to be outside for up to 3 hours or more at a time, walking and engaging the public.
• Resident of Jamaica, Queens or the surrounding area is preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a work environment that is respectful, goal-oriented, and focused; yet is fun and dedicated to achieving a work-life balance.
• Dedicated to helping improve the lives of disenfranchised and marginalized communities.
• Excellent team player with the ability to be flexible, work collaboratively both internally and externally and engage in consensus-based decision making.
• Ability to embrace diversity.
• Possesses good people and cultural competency skills.
• Experience in public health, community development and health issues in urban, underserved neighborhoods.
• Ability to be non-judgmental and establish trusting relationships, good problem solving, listening and practical skills; shows respect and sensitivity with individuals of differing cultural, racial, sexual or ethnic identities; some knowledge of community resources.
• Open to working evening hours and weekends when necessary.
• Bilingual candidate, preferred.

PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals, and veterans

Application Instructions:

For more information and to apply: https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp03/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?rid=544&org=PUBLHEAL2&cws=37&cws=37

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POSITION: Summer Fellow (LifeSci NYC Internship Program)

ORGANIZATION: Deerfield Management

Description:

Through the LifeSci Internship Program, Deerfield Management has opened its application process for Summer Fellows. This amazing opportunity offers the chance to learn the financial services field from the perspective of a top healthcare investment firm.

For successful fellows, the fellowship may lead to a highly paid job opportunity during the following school year and beyond.

No prior experience in finance or business is required.

This role is limited to students:

• Attending school in New York City (as successful interns will be invited to continue in a part-time paid fellowship for the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters)
• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program OR who have already received a bachelor’s degree and are currently enrolled in another degree program

Students of color and women are encouraged to apply.

Applications Instructions:

Note that the deadline to apply is September 30, 2020. More information and application instructions are available HERE.

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POSITION: Research Assistant Intern

ORGANIZATION: Population Council

Internship Supervisor: Manager, GIRL Center

Location: Remote

Assignment Length: 6 months

Internship Summary:

The Population Council’s Girl Innovation, Research, & Learning Center (GIRL Center) is a global research and thought leadership hub that generates, synthesizes, and translates evidence on adolescent girls. The GIRL Center works to ensure that policies and programs that aim to improve the health and well-being of adolescent girls are based on rigorous research and high-quality evidence.

The Research Assistant Intern will be responsible for providing research and logistical support to the GIRL Center core team. Their work may be distributed across multiple projects that focus on a range of topics that affect adolescent health and development such as child, early, and forced marriage, HIV, sexual and reproductive health, and education.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide support on research projects, including conducting literature reviews, creating bibliographies, and formatting tables.
2. Assist with data analysis or policy reviews for GIRL Center-powered websites that synthesize evidence on adolescent health and development to promote evidence-based decision-making.
3. Draft sections of and copy-edit reports, briefs, presentations, and communications materials.
4. Other duties to support the overall development and management of the GIRL Center, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Masters Degree Program with at least 2 years of relevant work experience (internships are considered relevant work experience).
2. Excellent writing and communication skills, for both research and policy audiences.
3. Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote-work environment, manage time efficiently, prioritize, and multi-task.
4. Ability to read and synthesize published articles and grey literature.
5. Excellent organizational skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
6. Excellent English language skills (oral and written).
7. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is required

Application Instructions:

Application Deadline: October 2, 2020

Apply here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/351122

When applying through the web portal please attach your CV and Cover Letter in Word or PDF format.

The Population Council is an international, nonprofit, nongovernmental institution that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and to help achieve a humane, equitable, and sustainable balance between people and resources. The Council conducts biomedical, social science, and public health research and helps build research capacities in developing countries. Established in 1952, the Council is governed by an international board of trustees. Its New York headquarters supports a global network of country offices.  We are seeking an individual to fill the position described.  If you know of a qualified candidate or are interested in this position, please apply at: http://www.popcouncil.org/employment/index.asp.

The Population Council provides equal opportunity; it does not discriminate against any person with regard to age, color, creed, national origin, disability, political belief, veteran status, religion, marital status, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Decisions on employment are based on an individual’s qualifications as related to the position for which they are being considered. The Council especially encourages applications from qualified women and members of minority groups. The Population Council is international in the composition of its board of trustees and its staff, as well as in the nature and deployment of its activities.