Urban Health Policy Fellowship

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

1d • $48,000

About The Position

Urban Health Policy Fellows will work on priority health issues that the City is facing. Examples include opioid addiction and overdose, smoking, obesity, HIV, lead poisoning, childhood asthma, and innovative use of electronic health record data. Fellows will work on teams addressing issues such as theseand will be assigned specific projects that help the agency understand the problem, engage with stakeholders, develop policy solutions, recruit support for interventions, and/or implement policies. To ensure that the experience is broad, Fellows will rotate among different Divisions in the health department over the two-year program. In addition, Fellows will learn about the entire agency by attending management meetings and participating in small-group sessions with internal and external public health experts

Requirements

• Demonstrate interest in public health topics.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to contribute and coordinate work in a team
• Ability to learn quickly and take initiative on individual projects
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in data analysis, including basic concepts in epidemiology and statistic
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Completion of a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university in Public Health, Global Health, or Community Health within the last two years (or before July 1, 2026).

Nice To Haves

• previous use of analytical software like SAS a plus

Responsibilities

• Work directly with senior leaders of one of the nation’s most innovative health departments on high priority projects
• Receiving on-the-job training in public health policy development

Benefits

• City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees