Health - Health Officer Internship
About The Position
Health Officer Internship College to County Intern 2026 - Health Department Pay Rate: $24 per hour Job Type: Temporary College Intern Duration: Summer 2026 - Starting in June - 12 weeks Hours: 30 - 40 hours a week Telework: Hybrid Building Physical Location: Gladys McCoy Building, 619 NW 6th Ave, 6th floor Does This Position Require Driving a County Vehicle? If so, please explain why and frequency: no TriMet Passes are available if transportation to County facilities is required. Eligibility requirements and more details found on our College to County website. What Does the Health Officer Division Do? The Health Officer oversees the Emergency Medical System (911 calls and responses), Medical Examiner’s Office (that does death investigations into cause and manner of death for anyone who dies outside a hospital), the Public Health Emergency Preparedness team (that prepares for disasters and emergencies, and includes the Medical Reserve Corps of medical providers to respond to those emergencies), and the Tri-County Health Officer team (made up of the health officer and deputy health officer at the Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington county health departments). The Health Officer and Deputy Health Officer are clinical consultants on medical issues that arise in public health, and also provide technical advice on public health interventions county-wide. Internship Description & Responsibilities: Learn about the role of public health in helping foster and empower people to live healthier and more resilient lives Work directly with the Health Officers and their team on projects that involve public health emergency preparedness and response, emerging public health threats, public health messaging, and opioid use disorder pilot research Bring an equity lens to the work of public health emergency preparedness and response Help contextualize the concept of the Academic Health Department as we work to involve learners in greater public health efforts Help research and develop talking points for the Health Officer to convey to the public when disasters or emergencies may occur Learning Outcomes: Connect to key staff who can help deepen your understanding of public service. Gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields you are considering for career paths. Receive valuable mentorship and feedback on strengths and areas for improvement.
Requirements
- Candidates should have completed or enrolled in a college/university academic institution.
- Promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values
- Ability to communicate with customers and team members via phone, email, or in person
- Ability to both follow directions and work independently
- Ability to work cooperatively and develop effective working relationships with diverse work groups.
- Familiarity with Google Suite (e.g., Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Drive, Docs, and Slides).
Responsibilities
- Learn about the role of public health in helping foster and empower people to live healthier and more resilient lives
- Work directly with the Health Officers and their team on projects that involve public health emergency preparedness and response, emerging public health threats, public health messaging, and opioid use disorder pilot research
- Bring an equity lens to the work of public health emergency preparedness and response
- Help contextualize the concept of the Academic Health Department as we work to involve learners in greater public health efforts
- Help research and develop talking points for the Health Officer to convey to the public when disasters or emergencies may occur
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
