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POSITION TITLE: Health Equity Advocacy Fellow with Focus on Medicaid Advocacy
ORGANIZATION: Greater Hartford Legal Aid, in partnership with the Connecticut Health Foundation
The COVID-19 public health crisis has laid bare stark disparities in health outcomes for AfricanAmerican and Latinx people in Connecticut. The purpose of the Fellowship is to address these and other health disparities through systems change by developing diverse leaders in the state who have the knowledge, skills, and courage to build more equitable health systems, organizations, and communities. The Health Equity Advocacy Fellow with Focus on Medicaid Advocacy (Fellow) will be supported to grow professionally and develop relationships within GHLA, CT Health, and the broader health equity policy advocacy community. The long-term goal is for the Fellow to influence systems change for communities of color in Connecticut. The Fellow will be based at GHLA, and strongly supported by CT Health. The Fellow will spend two years completing and documenting a series of rotations with a variety of organizations and agencies in Connecticut that have a demonstrated track record in Medicaid-and health equity related advocacy, including one rotation at GHLA working with legal services policy advocates.
To view the full job description and to apply, click here.
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POSITION TITLE: Intern
ORGANIZATION: Department of Operational Support
This position is located in the Office of the Director in the UN Division of Healthcare Management and Occupational Safety and Health (DHMOSH), Office of Support Operations (OSO), Department of Operational Support (DOS).The Department of Operational Support (DOS) was established to provide end-to-end operational support, advisory services and other solutions to operating entities across the Secretariat, including departments, offices away from headquarters, peace operations, and regional commissions.The Division of Healthcare Management and Occupational Safety and Health (DHMOSH) provides services to Secretariat entities as well as to New York-based Agencies, Funds, andProgrammes (AFP). The services include medical entitlement administration, occupational safety and health, medical workforce management, clinical governance, UN System Medical Emergency Response Strategy, patient safety and public health. In addition, the Secretariat’s counselling services are located within DHMOSH. The internship is UNPAID and full-time (five days per week), for a minimum duration of two (2) months and can be extended up to six (6) months. Interns work five days per week (35 hours).
To view the full job description and application instructions, click here.
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POSITION TITLE: Lang Youth Educator
ORGANIZATION: New York Presbyterian Hospital
Lang Youth Educators are responsible for implementing the program’s curriculum and supervising Lang Youth Scholars. Educators exemplify NYP values and model professionalism for students.
Responsibilities:
- Teaching lessons and adapting classroom activities to the needs of each team.
- Supervising extracurricular activities, and supporting administrative responsibilities.
- Assessing and documenting student progress, and participating in feedback sessions.
- Managing the classroom and ensuring students follow NYP and Lang Youth policies.
For the full job description and application instructions, click here.
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POSITION TITLE: Social Media College Student
ORGANIZATION: Public Health Informatics, Computational, and Operations Research, CUNY SPH
As a member of PHICOR and CATCH, the Social Media College Student will be responsible for assisting with developing and implementing the social media strategy and creating high-quality, sharable content. This position will drive the implementation of impactful social media tactics and content to support the vision and goals of PHICOR and CATCH. To see the full position description and application instructions, click here.
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POSITION TITLE: Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Public Health Volunteer Corps of the HRTP Public Health Internship Program
HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program at the New York City (NYC) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is pleased to announce a volunteer program: the Public Health Volunteer Corps. Through the Public Health Volunteer Corps (PHVC), public health volunteers at the NYC Health Department will learn new skills and acquire a greater understanding of public health by working on current public health problems under close supervision of experienced researchers and public health leaders.
Participants in this program are unpaid. Participation in this program is not a promise of employment at the NYC Health Department. For more information and application instructions, click here.
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POSITION TITLE: HRTP Intern (various titles)
ORGANIZATION: HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program, NYCDOHMH
LOCATION/JOB-TYPE: Various
HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program at the NYC Health Department is one of the oldest and largest public health traineeships in the country. For over 50 years, HRTP has provided the opportunity for undergraduate, graduate and professional school students to experience some of the real life challenges of public health. By working on current relevant public health issues under the close supervision and mentorship of experienced professionals, students apply classroom learning to practical problems in a closely matched practicum. In the process, they learn critical skills needed to excel in the field.
The goals of the program are:
- To orient students to the principles and practices of public health planning, research, administration and evaluation.
- To broaden students’ concept of public health by increasing their awareness of the needs, challenges and career opportunities in this field.
- To assist the Health Department in recruiting skilled, professional candidates with proven potential.
During the summer, in addition to direct hands-on experience, interns are exposed to a rigorous curriculum of seminars, workshops, and other activities to broaden their understanding of how we promote the health of New Yorkers.
To learn more about applying, read Getting Started: An Instruction Guide for Student Applicants (PDF).
Sessions
HRTP operates in three sessions:
- Summer Session: June–August
Full-time: Maximum 35 hours per week
Part-time: Minimum 20 hours per week - Fall Session*: September–December
Part-time only: Between 10 and 20 hours per week - Winter/Spring*: January–May
Part-time only: Between 10 and 20 hours per week
* This session is open to local students only. NYC residency is required.
Stipends
In many cases, financial support is available for HRTP students. HRTP does not provide funding for interns. It is the responsibility of the program to secure funding for their interns. Students who are unable to receive funding usually volunteer.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be enrolled as a matriculated undergraduate, graduate or professional student in a degree program at an accredited college or university in the U.S.
- Recent graduates are ineligible.
- Applicants must be in good academic standing (GPA above 3.0).
- Residency in NYC is required for the fall and winter/spring sessions. There are no residency restrictions for the summer session.
Application Forms
Students are responsible to submit complete application packages by the deadline. Only completed applications will be considered. A completed application consists of:
- Student Application
- Personal Statement/Essay Form (PDF)
- Letter of Recommendation/Academic Reference Form (PDF)
- Current Official School Transcript
Application Deadlines
- To apply for a fall placement, you must submit your application between July 15 and August 15.
- To apply for a spring placement, you must submit your application between October 15 and November 15.
For more information on HRTP, email hrtp@health.nyc.gov and visit here.
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POSITION TITLE: Fellows, Graduate Fellows or Senior Fellows
ORGANIZATION: New York State Public Health Corps (NYSPHC)
In the 2021 State of the State, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the establishment of the first New York State Public Health Corps (NYSPHC) that will build public health capacity to support COVID-19 vaccination operations and to increase preparedness for future public health emergencies. The Governor directed the NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH) to work with community partners to recruit and deploy up to 1,000 fellows to participate in the NYSPHC Program.
Fellows, Graduate Fellows and Senior Fellows will be selected based on education and training. Candidates for the NYSPHC Fellowship Program include recent graduates and students advanced in their studies in public health programs, nursing schools and medical schools, retired medical professionals, and laypeople. Individuals with training in public health, medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacology/pharmacy, allied health, social services, communications and information technology, logistics planning, education, and emergency health programs are encouraged to apply.
The NYSPHC Fellowship Program provides full-time, compensated positions with commitment to at least a one-year term. Full-time employment includes a minimum of 35 hours per week and will be determined by human resources of the location assignment. Fellows will be compensated approximately the following: Fellows – $41,000; Graduate Fellows – $54,000; and Senior Fellows: $64,000. For more information on the NYSPHC Fellowship Program please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) at https://www.ny.gov/new-york-state-public-health-corps/new-york-state-public-health-corps#faqs
To learn more about the program and to apply, click here.