Viral Hepatitis Intern (College)

The Department of Health (DOH) Bureau of Epidemiology, Division of Surveillance is seeking a motivated undergraduate or graduate student to join our team as a Viral Hepatitis Intern. This internship offers meaningful experience in statewide surveillance that makes a real difference for vulnerable populations. Your efforts will support pediatric care, identify barriers, and promote best practices throughout the Commonwealth. Take part in a mission that helps protect communities and strengthens the public health workforce.

This internship supports statewide surveillance and follow-up activities for perinatal hepatitis C. It plays a key role in helping infants receive proper testing and care while contributing to broader prevention efforts. As a Viral Hepatitis Intern, you will perform the following duties:

• Perinatal Outreach: Conduct outreach to pediatric offices to identify infants exposed to hepatitis C at birth
• Care Linkage: Provide pediatric practices with resources and information to support proper diagnosis and care
• Health Records: Record health information and track linkage to care activities within designated databases
• Surveillance Support: Contribute to viral hepatitis surveillance and prevention initiatives as assigned
• Regional Data: Assist in gathering regional linkage to care information and insurance coverage data
• Database Tasks: Support database management and data entry

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time internship, Fall 2026 to approximately Fall 2027
• Flex schedule with a minimum of 20 hours per week
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current full-time enrollment in a bachelor's degree program or higher.
• Good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.0 or higher).
• Pennsylvania residency or enrollment at a Pennsylvania college or university.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.