Department of Health
Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower Room 859Albany , NY 12237
Division/Unit: Division of Family Health
Web Site:
http://www.health.ny.gov
Health Equity for Maternal, Children & Adolescents (ID: 105490) for Summer 2017
Agency/Facility
Albany , NY 12237
Proposal Information
Description:
The Bureau of Women, Infant and Adolescent Health(BWIAH) is looking for a MPH student to support the Maternal Child Health Services Block Grant in regards to promoting health equity. To incorporate a health framework within the Division of Family Health, the student will work with the Health Equity Priority Team to develop a comprehensive health equity curriculum that will be offered to all DFH staff. The focus will be on implementing health equity practices in the fiscal and administrative management of contracts. BWIAH will be working with Office of Public Health Practice to design and implement the learning sessions.
Skills:
Researching/interviewing
Written and Verbal Communication
MPH Student
Completion of Social Behavioral Theory
Health Program Planning/Evaluation
Internship Areas: Communications/Public Relations, Health Services
Logistical Information
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 20 - 30
Location: Albany
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Graduate Student
Minimum Standing: Graduate Student
Degree Concentrations: Health Services