Region IV Public Health Training Center’s
Pathways to Practice Scholars
Spring and Summer
Field Placement Program
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See full posting below. Interested students should apply as soon as possible.
Applications are reviewed and considered in the order they are received.
What is the Pathways to Practice Scholar Field Placement Program?
The Pathways to Practice Scholars program allows current public health students
to gain practical experience while mentored by seasoned practitioners serving or
working on behalf of underserved communities or populations.
Funded through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the
Region IV Public Health Training Center (R-IV PHTC) Student Scholar positions will
be located in the eight R-IV states, including North Carolina.
Is there a financial award and housing information?
Scholars selected by field placement agencies will receive a Pathways to Practice
Scholar Award total of $1500. Please refer to the specific job postings for more
information.
For more information, contact:
Michelle Carvalho, MPH, CHES - Program Manager - m.carvalho@emory.edu
Region IV Public Health Training Center – Central Office
Rollins School of Public Health - Emory University
Region IV Public Health Training Center
Pathways to Practice Scholar Field Placement Program
Spring and Summer Scholar Positions
North Carolina – Undergraduate Scholar Positions
AGENCY: Columbus County Health Department
POSITION TITLE: NC - Columbus County Intern
LOCATION: 304 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 28472
AGENCY WEBSITE: http://columbusco.org/Departments/HealthDepartment.aspx
NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 2 (1 Spring, 1 Summer)
Note: Please indicate in the email and cover letter if you are interested in a position for Spring, Summer,
or either period.
DESIRED START DATES:
SPRING: Jan/Feb 2016
(Deadline to apply: As soon as possible. Applications are considered in the order they are received.)
SUMMER: May 2016 (Deadline to apply: February 11th or until position is filled)
DESCRIPTION: The following position is offered as a field placement through the Region IV Public Health
Training Center.
Columbus County Health Department: Our Mission Statement is to prevent disease, promote health and
protect the environment for all citizens and to continually assess and respond to the health needs of the
community as a whole. Public health looks not only at the individual but also the family and
community. With regard to stewardship of resources, public health strives for the most good for the
greatest number of people. Our Mission is based on the following beliefs:
 Public health is community based.
 Prevention and early intervention are essential in maintaining health.
 The health of the individual affects the quality of life of the community.
 Health education is essential for making choices for health living.
 Individuals have a responsibility for their own health.
 All individuals should have access to basic health care.
 A holistic approach promotes optimal health.
 Health care providers are valuable resources for the community.
 A pollution free environment (clean air, water, soil, food) is essential to optimum health.
 The health needs of a community are dynamic and measurable.
 Quality assurance is essential in health care.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The student scholars will:
 Assist with community health assessment data collection and analyzing data collected
 Receive teaching status for the Stanford Chronic Disease and Diabetes Self-Management Classes
 Plan and implement Self-Management classes among Columbus County faith organizations
 Develop substance abuse prevention campaign for specific neighborhoods in Columbus County
 Conduct an evaluation of substance abuse prevention grant implementation efforts
THE STUDENT WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN:
1) Community Health Assessment – data collection and evaluation
2) Instructing Diabetes Self-Management Classes
3) Evaluating substance abuse prevention implementation efforts
4) Developing substance abuse prevention campaign
PUBLIC HEALTH COMPETENCIES/SKILLS STUDENT MAY STRENGTHEN DURING PLACEMENT:
1) Analytic/Assessment
2) Policy Development/Program Planning
3) Communication
4) Cultural Competency
5) Community Dimensions of Practice
6) Public Health Science
HOUSING INFORMATION: If the candidate is selected, the agency can provide informational resources or
contacts to search for low cost rental housing.
TRAVEL: In county travel will be no more than 3 days per week
POSITION TYPE: Region IV Public Health Training Center Field Placements (for undergraduate public
health students in North Carolina)
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY:
Candidates must be undergraduate public health students from accredited schools and programs of
public health located in North Carolina. Students graduating after December 2016 are not eligible for
this position.
Your cover letter should include the agency name and citizenship or visa status.
Interested candidates should provide a brief description of areas of interest in public health.
WORK AUTHORIZATION: U.S. Citizen, Permanent U.S. Resident
Citizenship statement: The Region IV Public Health Training Center is a federally-funded program which
has a citizenship requirement. To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be either a U.S. citizen, a
non-citizen U.S. national, or a foreign national having in your possession a visa permitting permanent
residence in the U.S.
AWARD LEVEL: $1500 AWARD
* NOTE: TRAVEL COSTS WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THE PROGRAM BEYOND THE TOTAL $1500 AWARD.
DURATION: SPRING: Jan-Mar 2016; SUMMER: May-July 2016
APPROXIMATE HOURS PER WEEK: 20-40 hours per week during 8-12 weeks (Spring/Summer may vary)
*Students may be limited in the minimum or maximum number of hours they can work per semester
based on their university, school or degree’s policies. If this work will be also be used as a practicum
experience, the student should verify those requirements and abide by their university policies.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Please submit the required documents including a resume and cover letter
indicating the agency name and citizenship/visa status to:
Michelle Carvalho, MPH, CHES - Program Manager/Coordinator m.carvalho@emory.edu
Region IV Public Health Training Center - Rollins School of Public Health | Emory University
* PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE AGENCY DIRECTLY