Public Health Detailing Intern

Job Title:

Public Health Detailing Program Intern
Department:
Public Health Detailing Program
Division:
Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness
Bureau:
Chronic Disease Prevention

Location:

NYC Health Department:
Gotham Center, 42-09 28th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101

Reports to

Title:

Senior Manager, Programming and Strategy, Public Health Detailing
Direct Reports Title(s): N/A

Schedule &

Hours:

This position offers a flexible part-time schedule of up to 20 hours per week, with hours available Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Workplace Flexibility Modality: A hybrid work schedule is available and will be discussed during the hiring process
Work Environment:
Office environment

Grant End Date: 6/30/2026

Created Date: 8/27/2025

Revised Date: 9/8/2025

Salary: $20/hour

FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt

The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. To this end, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives implemented by DOHMH to advance community health throughout the city.

It facilitates partnerships, often new and unconventional, between government and the private sector to develop, test, and launch new initiatives. These collaborations speed the execution of demonstration projects, effect expansion of successful pilot programs, and support rapid implementation to meet the public health needs of individuals, families, and communities across New York City.

We embrace a culture of learning, collaboration, innovation, and well-being, where open communication drives our impact.

The NYC Health Department is seeking a Part-Time Public Health Detailing Program Intern to support program activities including campaign development and qualitative research as well as program operations. This individual will have the opportunity to participate in both the programmatic and operational aspects of a city program, with a focus on chronic disease prevention and management. The position will provide a fantastic opportunity to learn and gain skills in the public health arena and be exposed to a wide range of public health issues and interventions.

The Public Health Detailing Program sits within the NYC Health Department. The program works with primary care providers, dentists, pharmacists and other clinical and community members to improve patient care relating to key public health challenges. Health Department representatives promote clinical preventive services and chronic disease management through the delivery of brief, targeted messages to health care providers, community stakeholders and staff at their practice sites.

Modeled after the pharmaceutical sales approach, the Public Health Detailing Program builds on the Health Department’s extensive experience in medical provider education, health care quality improvement and community-based health promotion.

• Assist in the development, editing and review of campaign materials related to chronic disease prevention and aimed at both health care providers and patients
• Actively participate in campaign work groups as well as provide recaps and follow-ups after meetings
• Conduct qualitative research on chronic disease campaign topics
• Ensure public health detailing webpage is up-to-date and accurate

• Assist in the planning and execution of trainings (create timelines, checklists, and ensure deadlines are met)
• Maintain a master spreadsheet categorizing historical and current program materials
• Assist in the coordination of…