Health Disaster Preparedness; Unpaid Intern

Position: Health Disaster Preparedness (Unpaid Intern)
CAREER DESCRIPTION

Position

Health Disaster Preparedness Intern

Health Care Agency

Applications are currently being accepted on a continuous basis until the needs of the department are met. This position may close at any time and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

HEALTH CARE AGENCY

The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is a regional provider, charged with protecting and promoting individual, family and community health through coordination of public and private sector resources.

Specialized Medical Services is comprised of multiple divisions that provide oversight of care and delivery of care to some of the most vulnerable pediatric and adult populations in Orange County. These include California Children's Services, Office of the Public Guardian, Emergency Medical Services and Health Disaster Preparedness. In addition, the Employee Health Services division provides oversight of the occupational health of the County of Orange's 18,000 employees.

We are committed to serving both the Orange County community and County of Orange employees with a consistent focus on quality of services provided and steadfast dedication on achieving and maintaining the highest standard of care in each specialized area.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Orange County Health Care Agency, Health Disaster Preparedness team, is seeking motivated and dedicated individuals to support our planning and research initiatives. This internship/volunteer opportunity offers invaluable experience in emergency management and public health.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Conduct in-depth research on various topics related to but not limited to health disaster preparedness.

* Assist in the development and implementation of emergency preparedness exercises.

* Support the management and utilization of emergency preparedness technology.

* Prepare documents, reports, and grant workplans as assigned.

* Organize and maintain electronic files and databases.

* Create forms and spreadsheets to support team operations.

* Assist staff with various administrative tasks.

* Participate in disaster exercises and drills.

Qualifications:

* Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university majoring in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Health Information Management, Emergency Management, Computer Science, Public Safety, Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Fire Science, Public Affairs, Communications, Public Relations, Public Policy, or a related field. Recent graduates are also eligible to apply.

* Strong reading, writing, and research skills.

* Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

* Some knowledge of grants is desirable but not required.

* Interest in emergency management and public health.

TIME COMMITMENT

Immediate placement is available. A minimum of 8 hours per week is required over one semester or quarter. Interns may extend their internship up to 12 months if desired. Hours must be scheduled during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM).

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO INTERNS

Althoughthis is an unpaid internship that does not lead to permanent employment or include employee benefits, the position offers students or recent graduates experience in working within a large governmental entity. The Health Disaster Preparedness section provides exposure to many different aspects of health care as it relates to disaster preparedness and response, as staff coordinate daily with local, state and federal governmental stakeholders as a part of routine operations.

Health Disaster Preparedness is one of the few assignments within the County that the intern may be exposed to a multi-faceted government coordination. This assignment also provides an opportunity for students to explore career options, apply academic knowledge and skills to the workplace, gain career skills, build resumes and network with professionals in their fields of interest including mentorship from a Health Disaster Preparedness Chief.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants must attach a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to their application.

The cover letter is an opportunity for students to describe career and academic goals, to elaborate upon personal and academic accomplishments, and to identify what type of internship experience they are seeking. Learn more about what to include in a cover letter on our website here.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND SCREENING/REFERENCE CHECK

Prior to placement, applicants may be asked to submit contact information for reference checks, and a background screeningwill be conducted that requiresa state issued driver'slicense or  and a U.S. Social Security number and live scan.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION:

Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE:

User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple…