Unpaid Intern - Office of Nursing

The intern will assist the Office of Nursing at Georgia Department of Public Health with analysis of a survey related to congenital syphilis and perinatal HIV in Georgia. The student will use data analysis skills to support this project.

The intern will primarily conduct data analysis of the survey and provide a summary highlighting pertinent results and trends. During their time with the Office of Nursing, the intern will gain knowledge of how the Office of Nursing functions within the overall Department of Public Health, the relationship of state-, district- and county-level public health services, and make lifelong career contacts.

Analyze qualitative results of perinatal infectious diseases survey.
Participate in meetings to discuss findings.
Draft summary of analysis results, highlighting important trends.
Assist with presentation of results to state and district stakeholders.
Develop positive working relationships with internal and external partners,

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.