How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Who We Are
The Center for Health & Research Transformation (CHRT) inspires and enables evidence-informed policies and practices that improve the health of people and communities. CHRT's revenue comes from a combination of corporate sponsorships, grants and contracts.
Responsibilities*
We seek a high-achieving individual who is thoughtful and analytical, with interests and experiences in health policy analysis. This is a part-time paid internship, with flexible start and end dates, for a graduate student who has completed at least one year of coursework in public policy or public health. The work will be focused on relevant, timely health policy issues. The intern will be responsible for elements of health policy and research projects that align with the mission of the Center for Health and Research Transformation (CHRT).
The following functions are in the scope of the internship:
- Research and analyze health policy issues related to: social determinants of health and health equity; access to care; health care costs and utilization of services; behavioral health (both mental health and substance use); integration of health and social services; systems change, insurance coverage (Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance) and the uninsured; public health practice; among others.
- Conduct analyses by employing landscape analyses, literature reviews, survey or claims data analyses (primary or secondary) and qualitative data analyses. The intern will also support CHRT policy analysts and directors in broader analyses.
- Present or write results of analyses. Draft issue/policy briefs, reports, and summary documents for both internal and external audiences.
Required Qualifications*
- Obtaining Master's degree in public policy or public health with a focus on health policy
- Knowledge of key health policy issues
- Excellent writing, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Desired Qualifications*
- Experience with health data sources or experience with health care research or other analytic methodologies
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.