What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chronic Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology Graduate Intern position at State of Michigan?
Job Description
Intern Responsibilities / Projects
The Chronic Disease Registry Linking Electronic Health Record Data (CHRONICLE) is an automated, near-real-time surveillance system designed to link information from electronic health records on diagnosed hypertension and stroke events with other data sources within MDHHS and other State of Michigan agencies to support longitudinal chronic disease surveillance statewide. The Chronic Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology Graduate Intern will assist Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Chronicle staff in conducting chronic disease surveillance to guide, support and evaluate Chronicle.
Major Projects Could Include
Timeline: The internship would be a maximum of 29 hours per week starting in May/June.
Required Education And Experience
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree and concurrent enrollment in a Master of Public Health or equivalent program Public Health/ Epidemiology.
Hours
up 29 hours a week
Materials: The intern will be provided necessary resources, materials, and access to ensure acclimation to the role. A computer with VPN access will be provided to the employee upon assignment.
Timeline: Ongoing.
Alternate Education And Experience
Experience: Course work in epidemiology and biostatistics is preferred but not required. Experience with a statistical software package, such as SAS and SPSS, is preferred but not required.
Important Skills and Characteristics: Excellent oral and written communications skills. Able to work well in team situations. Self-motivated and able to complete work in timely manner with minimal supervision. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with email/internet.
Additional Requirements And Information
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) does not discriminate against any individual or group because of race, religion, age, national origin, color, height, weight, marital status, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political beliefs, or disability.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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Intern Responsibilities / Projects
The Chronic Disease Registry Linking Electronic Health Record Data (CHRONICLE) is an automated, near-real-time surveillance system designed to link information from electronic health records on diagnosed hypertension and stroke events with other data sources within MDHHS and other State of Michigan agencies to support longitudinal chronic disease surveillance statewide. The Chronic Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology Graduate Intern will assist Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Chronicle staff in conducting chronic disease surveillance to guide, support and evaluate Chronicle.
Major Projects Could Include
- Reconcile duplicate records supporting system and data monitoring in the Chronicle system
- Conduct ad-hoc data analyses that support Chronicle quality improvement or other data strategies
- Prepare and publish reports of surveillance analyses in the form of interactive dashboards, maps, fact sheets, surveillance reports and updates to website statistics
- Introduction to the duties and responsibilities of state chronic disease epidemiologists
Timeline: The internship would be a maximum of 29 hours per week starting in May/June.
Required Education And Experience
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree and concurrent enrollment in a Master of Public Health or equivalent program Public Health/ Epidemiology.
Hours
up 29 hours a week
Materials: The intern will be provided necessary resources, materials, and access to ensure acclimation to the role. A computer with VPN access will be provided to the employee upon assignment.
Timeline: Ongoing.
Alternate Education And Experience
Experience: Course work in epidemiology and biostatistics is preferred but not required. Experience with a statistical software package, such as SAS and SPSS, is preferred but not required.
Important Skills and Characteristics: Excellent oral and written communications skills. Able to work well in team situations. Self-motivated and able to complete work in timely manner with minimal supervision. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with email/internet.
Additional Requirements And Information
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) does not discriminate against any individual or group because of race, religion, age, national origin, color, height, weight, marital status, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political beliefs, or disability.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
