INTERN - Epidemiology na Georgia Department of Public Health (GA), GA

About the Department

Fulton County Board of Health Internship Opportunity

This is an unpaid educational internship located within our Epidemiology Department designed to provide meaningful professional experience in the field of public health.

Overview

The Fulton County Board of Health invites current Master of Public Health (MPH) students to participate in a hands-on learning experience focused on rabies surveillance and animal bite data management. This opportunity allows students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world public health practice while working alongside experienced epidemiologists.
 
Interns will contribute to the analysis of animal bite reports, learn about rabies risk assessments, and gain insight into local disease surveillance systems.

Internship Term

Start Date: January 2026

Number of Openings: One (1)

How to Apply

Interested students should submit the following materials to be considered:

• Name of university and department/program (ex. University Name, Public Health)
• A brief statement of interest outlining academic background, relevant coursework, and learning goals for the internship.
• A current résumé or CV.

Please email all materials to:
 [email protected]
 Attention: Carla Williams, HR Specialist 3
 Fulton County Board of Health
 Subject line: Public Health Internship – Rabies Surveillance & Data Analysis
 
 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Position Duties

Learning Objectives

• Gain practical experience using public health surveillance systems (SendSS).
• Develop skills in data cleaning, organization, and analysis.
• Understand the local and state processes for rabies surveillance and response.
• Strengthen professional communication and teamwork in a public health environment.
• Apply epidemiologic methods to real data to support program improvement and public health action.

Learning Activities and Responsibilities

• Access and extract animal bite data from the State Electronic Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (SendSS).
• Clean, organize, and analyze data to identify trends, errors, and reporting gaps.
• Collaborate with epidemiologists to verify data accuracy and completeness.
• Support rabies risk assessments and assist in public health follow-up activities.
• Prepare summary reports or visualizations that highlight data trends and outcomes.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving surveillance processes.

Minimum Qualifications

Student Eligibility and Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in an accredited Master of Public Health (MPH) program.
• Receive academic credit for the internship or practicum as part of their academic program.
• Attend a school that has a valid Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fulton County Board of Health or is willing to work with FCBOH to establish one.
• Commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week during the internship term.
• Successfully complete a background check, fingerprinting, and drug screening prior to placement.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Completed coursework in epidemiology, biostatistics, or related disciplines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (experience with other data tools is a plus).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Compensation
This is an unpaid educational internship designed to provide meaningful professional experience in the field of public health.

Other Qualifications

Additional Information for Internship Applicants

The Fulton County Board of Health (FCBOH) accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). FCBOH may contact educational institutions to verify enrollment, degree status, or academic standing.

The selected intern will be required to complete a background check, fingerprinting, drug screening, and reference checks prior to placement.

As a participant in the FCBOH internship program, interns may be asked to assist with public health response activities in the event of a declared emergency, as part of the agency’s commitment to protecting community health.

If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please email your request to [email protected] before the application deadline.

Due to the volume of applications received, FCBOH is unable to provide status updates by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered; however, not all may be interviewed. Selected applicants will be contacted by the department regarding next steps in the process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive individual notification.

District 3-2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Fulton County Board of Health does not unlawfully consider an applicant’s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, uniformed service, or any other legally protected status in the selection process.

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