Epidemiologist Intern-HRL

Oakland County•Pontiac, MI

1d•$19 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward. For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit: https://www.oakgov.com/government/human-resources/benefits/new-hire General Summary $18.61-$21.71/hr Hybrid, Pontiac, MI May to August Epidemiologist Intern Oakland County Government – Health & Human Services / Health Division Protect Public Health. Gain Real-World Experience. Make an Impact. Are you passionate about public health, data, and disease prevention? As an Epidemiologist Intern with Oakland County Government, you won’t just observe public health work — you’ll actively contribute to protecting the health of our communities. This hands-on internship offers valuable experience in disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, and data-driven decision-making while working alongside experienced epidemiologists and public health professionals. ________________________________________ What You’ll Do Under the guidance of a supervising Epidemiologist, you’ll support the daily operations of the Epidemiology Unit and contribute to meaningful public health initiatives. You may: • Collect, organize, and analyze data related to communicable diseases, chronic diseases, injuries, and population health trends • Assist in maintaining disease reporting systems and preparing reports for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and other state agencies • Participate in field investigations of communicable disease outbreaks at community locations such as hotels or food establishments • Help identify causes of epidemic situations through data analysis and interpretation • Support implementation of disease and injury prevention strategies • Assist in preparing written and statistical reports and presentations for Health Division leadership • Utilize countywide and department-specific software systems to support epidemiological tracking and reporting • Contribute to special studies and public health projects as assigned This role provides exposure to real-time public health response and data systems that inform policy and community health decisions. ________________________________________ Why You’ll Love It • Real-World Impact: Your work supports disease control and prevention efforts that directly affect community health. • Hands-On Learning: Go beyond the classroom and apply epidemiology concepts in active investigations and reporting. • Career Exploration: Ideal for students pursuing public health, epidemiology,, health sciences, or related fields.

Requirements

Possess a Master’s of Public Health (MPH) or a Master’s of Science in Public Health (MSPH) degree with at least six (6) credit hours in epidemiology.
NOTE: Applicants possessing transcripts from a college or university outside of the United States will be required to provide documentation of degree equivalency from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://naces.org/members.html). The degree evaluation will be required for application processing.
Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license. Out of country driver’s license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver’s license before the hire date.
Pass the complete examination, including the employment physical, established for this classification.
Successfully complete the six month probationary period.

Nice To Haves

Considerable knowledge of modern theory, methods, materials, practices and specialized terminology of epidemiology.
Considerable knowledge of the process and principles of communicable and chronic disease control.
Considerable ability to formulate and direct field investigations and evaluation studies.
Considerable ability to develop methods and formats for the collection of data relative to ongoing public health programs and of immediate problems such as suspected or proven outbreaks of disease.
Considerable ability to identify public health areas in which improved data collection or procedures, or statistical analysis may be of benefit.
Considerable ability to design and conduct research projects which evaluate existing community health programs to identify present and potential health problem areas.
Considerable ability to estimate budgetary components of evaluation studies.
Considerable ability to compile pertinent information and prepare and present oral or written reports, and act as resource consultant to supervisors, staff and the general public.
Considerable knowledge of and ability to utilize current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and Internet software.
Reasonable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, Health Division personnel, officials and staff of health care institutions, local governmental and private organizations, and the general public.
Reasonable ability to cope with difficult and/or emergency situations requiring immediate decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Collect, organize, and analyze data related to communicable diseases, chronic diseases, injuries, and population health trends
Assist in maintaining disease reporting systems and preparing reports for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and other state agencies
Participate in field investigations of communicable disease outbreaks at community locations such as hotels or food establishments
Help identify causes of epidemic situations through data analysis and interpretation
Support implementation of disease and injury prevention strategies
Assist in preparing written and statistical reports and presentations for Health Division leadership
Utilize countywide and department-specific software systems to support epidemiological tracking and reporting
Contribute to special studies and public health projects as assigned