Public Health GIS Internship – Quality and Systems Improvement

Tracking Code
3494-415
Job Description

Internship – Quality and Systems Improvement

Paid internship opportunity of up to six months; up to 15 hours per week

 

Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact every day?

 

Imagine all Americans enjoying ideal cardiovascular health free of heart disease and stroke. At the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, we get to work towards that goal every day.  Is it easy?  No. Is it worthwhile?  Absolutely.

This is satisfying and challenging work that makes a real difference in people’s lives.  We are where you can achieve professional growth with personal fulfillment. We are where you can connect people to making a lifesaving impact.  We are where you can partner with individuals, schools, lawmakers, healthcare providers and others to ensure everyone has access to healthier lifestyle choices and proper healthcare.  The American Heart Association is where you can make and extraordinary impact.

The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity to intern with our Western States Affiliate Quality and Systems Improvement team committed to expanding the reach and effective utilization of Get With The Guidelines®, our suite of quality programs that puts up-to-date treatment guidelines, tools and resources to work in hospitals and practices across the nation.

This internship provides a focused opportunity to gain practical experience in creating GIS maps for each state in our ten-state affiliate.

Required Experience

Qualifications include:

  • Demonstrated interest in advancing public health through coursework and related experience
  • Proficiency in GIS mapping and informatics
  • Ability and desire to demonstrate initiative in completing projects
  • Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Publisher

So are you ready to work for the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases?  Click on “New Resume” (or “Existing Resume” if you have previously applied to AHA positions) to submit your online application.

Click here to see other opportunities with the American Heart Association.  Be sure to follow us on Twitter to see what it is like to work for the American Heart Association and why so many people enjoy #TheAHALife

The American Heart Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with disabilities

Job Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
Position Type
Intern
Salary
15.00 – 15.00 USD

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