Public Health Internship Program (PHIP)
Summer 2025 Cohort
Recruitment #25-008998-0006
Department | MDH Deputy Secretary for Operations |
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Date Opened | 4/9/2025 6:00:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 4/23/2025 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | Undergraduate level - $17.00/hour, Graduate level - $20.00/hour |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Stephanie Wilson |
Introduction
Welcome to the Maryland Department of Health's (MDH) Public
Health Internship Program (formerly known as the Public Health Workforce Development Internship Program)! We invite you to join us for our Summer
2025 cohort. This program is designed to establish collaborative partnerships
with academic institutions, providing invaluable student internship
opportunities and fostering a seamless transition from graduation to the public
health workforce.
The Summer session will span 10 weeks, running from June 4,
2025 – August 12, 2025. We invite undergraduate and graduate students with a
strong academic standing and a specific interest in public health to apply. To
accommodate different preferences and circumstances, we offer a range of
options, including remote, hybrid, and in-person internship opportunities.
During the 10-week period, students can work up to a maximum of 400 hours,
averaging approximately 40 hours per week.
Our program encompasses various exciting areas of this
cohort, including Behavioral Sciences, Community Health, Epidemiology, Health
Education, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Healthcare Administration,
Infectious Disease, Preparedness and Response, and Public Health
Communications.
To ensure a tailored experience, please complete a
supplemental questionnaire that allows you to indicate your preferred subject
areas, your interest in in-person, remote, or hybrid opportunities, and the
county or counties where you would like to intern. Rest assured that your
application will be reviewed by program managers who match the criteria you
select.
While students may be considered for multiple openings,
please note that selected students will be hired for only one position.
Additionally, students can only accept one opening. To complete your
application, please remember to submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts.
We kindly request that all student applications be submitted
by April 23, 2025, at 11:59PM. Following the application deadline, students
will be invited for interviews in the subsequent weeks, and final student
selections will be made shortly after.
Thank you for your interest in the MDH Public Health
Workforce Development Internship Program. We look forward to welcoming talented
students like you to our team and contributing to your professional growth in
the field of public health.
**These dates are subject to change.**
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Statewide (Multiple Counties throughout Maryland) - Please
indicate your counties of interest on your application.
Hybrid, in-person, and remote opportunities may be
available.
Main Purpose of Job
Interns will be employed in various roles supporting
different departments throughout Maryland Department of Health. Interns
will be engaged in various projects that uphold MDH's mission to promote and
improve the health and safety of all Marylanders through disease prevention,
access to care, quality management, and community engagement. Maryland
Department of Health is comprised of 5 administrations: Public Health
Administration (PHA), Maryland Medicaid Administration (MMA), Developmental Disabilities
Administration (DDA), Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), and
Operations. All projects within the MDH
Public Health Internship Program play an important role
in Maryland's public health system.
We are currently accepting applications for the following
program areas listed below. In addition please use the link below in
order to visit our PHWDIP webpage in order to obtain additional
information.
PHIP Webpage: https://health.maryland.gov/ohr/Pages/phip.aspx
- Behavioral Sciences
- Community Health
- Epidemiology
- Health Education
- Health Informatics
- Health Policy
- Healthcare Administration
- Infectious Diseases
- Preparedness and Responsew
- Public Health Communications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university with current enrollment in an undergraduate program OR candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate program.
- Must have at least a 2.5 GPA or equivalent.
- Recent graduates from an accredited college or university may also apply.
- Recent graduates are defined as individuals who have completed a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university on or after May 1, 2024.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you
are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental
questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201
W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application
materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for
the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
If additional information is required, the preferred method
is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested
information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are
required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must
be received by the closing date and time.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact
the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have
general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD
Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at
410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities
are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service
1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are
encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to
recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the
State's diversity.
IMPORTANT!
When attaching your transcripts, resume, cover letter or
any other accompanying documents, please combine them into one document and
attach them as one document. You will be able to attach them using the
"College Transcripts" option for attachments on the
application. We will not accept documents submitted after the closing
date.
NEXT STEPS:
1.) Once your application has been received by our
Office of Human Resources, we will review your application to ensure that you
meet the minimum qualifications of the internship program. Approval of
your application is not placement. Candidates are not placed; they are
selected by the hiring managers. All applicants will not be selected as
there are only a limited number of openings.
2. If you are qualified your application will be shared
with the hiring managers for each vacancy. Managers will review
candidates and select applicants to interview.
These interviews may be virtual or in-person.
3.) Please pay attention to your emails. This
is where your notices and invitations for interviews will be sent.
4.) Thank you for your interest in the Summer 2025
cohort of the Public Health Internship Program (PHIP).
Good luck!