Maternal Child Health Pathways Intern

Division:HEALTH AND HOSPITAL CORPORATION  

Sub-Division: MCPHD  

FLS Status: [[JOB_REQUISITION_CUSTOM27]]

Req ID:

Marion County Public Health Department is an organization that celebrates diversity, and seeks to employ a diverse workforce. We actively encourage all individuals to apply for employment and to seek advancement opportunities. Marion County Public Health Department also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law. For additional questions please contact us at:

The Maternal Child Health (MCH) Department has seven dynamic programs/projects that are designed to reduce infant, child and maternal mortality within Marion County by providing essential resources that directly address the social determinants of health that contribute to the mortality rates of mothers, infants, and children. These programs/projects together within the MCH Department provide strategic services to improve family health and outcomes in our community. 
The MCH Department of the Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) is looking for a creative intern to assist the Maternal Child Health Director plan and implement special projects to aid in the strategic implementation of the following projects and programs, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Indianapolis Healthy Start (IHS), Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR), Healthy Baby Consortium, Beds and Britches, Etc. (BABE), Nutrition Services and Diaper Den. The intern will have the opportunity to observe and aid in the operations of all seven strategic programs within the MCH Department as opportunities arise. 

Intern Job Responsibilities:
The main role of this intern is to support the Maternal Child Health Director at the Marion County Public Health Department plan and implement special projects within the seven programs and projects by attending community events to recruit clients in need of services, educate community members on services provided within the seven programs and projects, conduct and assist in hosting events in which community members are invited, assist program/ projects managers and supervisors with delegated operational assignments.  
This position may include survey analysis and writing and/or reviewing reports as well as involve public-facing events as the opportunities arise. 

•    In addition to job responsibilities, the intern will have the ability to shadow other areas within the health department

Intern Qualifications/Skills:

•    Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

•    Flexibility to respond to changing situations/priorities.

•    Work independently with minimum supervision.

•    Have a general understanding of the social determinants of health

•    Participate as a multi-disciplinary team member.

Education/Experience:

•    Current undergraduate or graduate student seeking a degree in public health, social services, nutrition, and  any health related degree that focuses on the varying components of the social determinants of health. 

 Knowledge and Skills:

•    English writing and reading proficiency 

•    Computer skills, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Work Environment:

•    Standard office environment. Auto travel within the county to clinics, meetings, etc. 

•    Physical effort associated with carrying supplies for community events.

•    Candidate must be currently able to legally work in the United States

•    Position requires steady use of hands or fingers: 70%

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.