SUMMER INTERN 2024

Jefferson County Department of Health

2024 Internship program information

The purpose of the internship is to provide an opportunity for students to obtain work experience in public health. In addition, students will acquire skills and knowledge that will be useful in their career search upon graduation. Students will interact with technical experts in their areas of study. JCDH will in turn receive valuable assistance in the development, implementation, and ongoing operation of their programs. *This is a paid internship opportunity.

Knowledge-Skills:

• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to analyze facts, exercise sound judgment, and to arrive at sound conclusions.
• Ability to use modern office methods, techniques and equipment, and computer skills.

Eligibility: Summer Intern (Classification No. 92732 Unclassified):

• Student must be currently enrolled in an accredited university/college and have completed their freshman year by May 2024.
• Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Student must have a valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Student must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Student must be eligible to work in the United States and provide required documentation.

Pay Rate:

• $15.00/ hour

Finance and Administration

General Services Division

Print Shop operations involves operating high-speed production equipment to provide reprographic and digital printing support services to satisfy the needs of internal customers. This involves production of all public health forms, flyers, brochures, and documents used by Health Department staff.

Records Management includes the custody, retention, archival and destruction of the Jefferson County Department of Health official records and documents.

Employees working receptionist desk in the lobby of the Guy M. Tate Building, perform duties, such as answering questions and phone calls from the public regarding public health services and notifying departmental employees when visitors arrive.

Purchasing Division (Accounting/Finance majors)

The intern will assist with research, filling, data entry, updating contract files and filling systems, assist with receiving and filling inventory orders and other duties as assigned.

Accounting Division (Accounting/Finance majors)

The intern will inventory all JCDH’s fixed assets, assist with research, filling, data entry, recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records.

Environmental Health Services

Community Environmental Protection Division

The workload involves performing a wide variety of administrative and technical assignments. Technical duties include monthly inspection of seasonal public swimming pools and spas. Inspections consist of a thorough examination of the pool site, including the filtration and disinfection systems, and water chemistry testing to ensure that Department rules and regulations for public swimming pools and spas are met.

Food & Lodging Protection Division

The workload involves performing a wide variety of administrative and technical assignments. Technical duties include daily inspection of summer feeding program locations including, schools, churches, public housing community centers, and recreational and camp facilities.

Disease Control

Prevention and Epidemiology Division

Jefferson County Department of Health Prevention and Epidemiology Division conducts surveillance and investigates Alabama notifiable diseases occurring in Jefferson County. This includes outbreaks of communicable and foodborne illnesses. Investigations may include field work, such as site visits to hospitals, schools, daycares, and/or long-term care facilities. This internship allows students to assist with community education (both written and oral), investigations, and special projects such as updating the Prevention and Epidemiology website. The experience includes learning investigative techniques, health education, and interviewing skills. Computer proficiency and knowledge of epidemiological processes are necessary for this position.

Clinical Services Administration

Interns working in Clinical Services will assist with administrative duties associated with JCDH medical and dental clinics, answer telephone calls and provide public health information to the public, review immunization records and provide certificate of immunizations, enter vaccine records into state vaccine registry, provide administrative support during community events and back to school vaccine clinics, scan documents in electronic medical records, assist Lab personnel with management of documents.

Application Process: Candidates must complete an online application and attach the items listed below. All application items must be submitted as a complete package. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Applicants selected for a JCDH internship must submit to pre-employment background and drug screening and also complete all required administrative paperwork prior to beginning the internship. The selected applicants must also attend an orientation at the JCDH at the beginning of the internship on a date to be determined.

Application Checklist:

• Complete online Internship Application
• One (1) Faculty advisor Letter of Recommendation
• Current official College/University transcript
• Resume
• Application deadline – April 19, 2024