Analyst Internship, Dekalb County Medical Examiner’s Office
Category : Student Opportunities
Internship Description
- This internship will occur on-site and can potentially be used as a practicum for MPH students
- Location: On-site DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office 3550 Kensington Road, Decatur, GA 30032
- Time period: Summer (Possibly starting in early to mid-June) extending into August and potentially beyond.
Objectives
- Collecting data concerning infectious disease, overdose, violent death, child fatality, SUID, elder abuse, and in-custody deaths for the Department of Public Health and other agencies.
- Maximizing the effectiveness of the medicolegal death investigation database.
- Evaluating data qualitatively and quantitatively for future research.
- Assisting with data analysis and modeling to demonstrate the impact of COVID-19 and other causes of death.
- Designing outreach materials for community health education.
Requirements
- Flexible, but able to commit to at least two to three days per week between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Must complete a minimum of 120 hours over a 12 week period if completing for course credit.
- Background check and drug screen may be required.
Applicant Criteria
- Able to evaluate and Analyze trends, such as recurring medication such as cause of death.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Self-Motivated, Excellent interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Docs.
How to Apply
- Click here to access a PDF of the application
- Complete the application and email it, along with a current resume or curriculum vitae, to: Gail Parker at office [at] forensicmedicine [dot] co
