Chicago Department of Public Health
333 S. State Street, Room 200
Chicago, IL 60604
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.
The CDPH Office of Legal Affairs 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 health, 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 Department’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 Department’s policies and procedures; and identifying and mitigating risks. In addition, CDPH Legal facilitates many executive and administrative projects.
The CDPH Office of Legal Affairs seeks student externs who are interested in applying and enhancing strong analytical, 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.
Instructions: CDPH prefers to receive student applications through the Beazley Institute. Interested students should submit a resume, a cover letter addressed to Wendi Wright, and a writing sample to Megan Bess, Beazley Institute Assistant Director, at mbess@luc.edu.
Transportation: Can take CTA.
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