Chicago Department of Public Health
Judy Statsinger
Chicago Department of Public Health
333 S. State Street, Room 200
Chicago, IL 60604
statsinger_judy@cdph.org
http://egov.cityofchicago.org
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is the public health authority for the nation's third largest city. With an operating budget of nearly $200 million and a workforce of just over 1,200 full-time employees, CDPH carries out a broad range of public health activities both directly and through contracts with other organizations and agencies that provide services on the Department's behalf.
Legal Affairs: CDPH Legal plays a critical role in furthering the Department's mission by providing useful, sound guidance on legal and policy issues affecting the Department's 17 programmatic areas, including women and children's helath, HIV/AIDS, mental health, primary care, communicable disease, and bioterrorism/emergency preparedness. Activities include development and analysis of federal, state, and local legislation; assisting the Deparment's programs navigate myriad, often complex legal issues; ensuring compliance with federal mandates such as Medicare/Medicaid programs, HIPAA, and IRB requirements; oversight of the Deparmtent's policies and procedures; and, identifying and mitigating risks. In addition, CDPH Legal facilitates many executive and adminsitrative projects.
Internship Opportunity: We are seeking one student in good standing at an accredited law school, 2L or above, interested in applying and enhancing strong anayltical, written, and project management skills to the demands of a large, local public health agency. Recent graduates are also encouraged to apply. This is an unpaid internship providing up to 21 hours/week of experience for one semester/quarter.
For consideration for the summer term, please submit the following materials by May 1, 2007**:
1. Resume/C.V.
2. Two references, at least one must be from a law school faculty member
3. Official law school transcript
4. One writing sample, 3 pages maximum
**Interested individuals must also submit a Public Service Intern Application with the City of Chicago Department of Human Resources. Please specify Department of Public Health. Submit the Public Service Intern Application on-line at http://egov.cityofchicago.org. Go to City Departments - Human Resources - Internships - Public Service Internship Program.
Transportation: Can take CTA.
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