New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Cancer Prevention and Control Program

Internship Position:  Assistant Project Manager

The Cancer Prevention and Control Program of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking to hire an Assistant Project Manager to support the Program’s Citywide colon cancer prevention and control activities.

Background

The Cancer Prevention and Control Program’s mission is to reduce the incidence of the disease and its mortality, and to promote the overall health of at-risk New Yorkers.   The Program focuses on the development of programs and interventions that address prevention, improved early detection and treatment of cancer.  The Program has particularly addressed colorectal cancer, which is the preventable cancer with the lowest rates of screening in New York City. Various initiatives have been launched to increase the colonoscopy screening rate, such as partnering with the Citywide Colorectal Cancer Control Coalition (‘C5’).  C5 activities are year round, and include an annual summit.  The Program also focuses on Women’s Health Initiatives, including breast and cervical cancer.  It conducts media campaigns, as well as advocacy and policy initiatives.  And the Program undertakes targeted research to evaluate and refine current strategies and identify new directions.

Responsibilities to assist with the following as needed:

• Coordinating and programmatic support to the C5 Coalition, provide support to C5 working groups, as appropriate; including scheduling and logistics for  committee meetings, and help to ensure the effectiveness of the Annual C5 Summit.
• Quantitative and/or qualitative research activities to identify barriers and facilitator to colonoscopy screening.
• Grant writing.

Requirements and Skills

• Graduate student in Public Health, Biology, Psychology, Education, Social Work or related fields.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Salary and Hours

$12.00/hour; Hours will be negotiated with the intern.

Please send resume and cover letter  by Monday March 12^th, 2012 to:

Katy Huang

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Cancer Prevention and Control Program

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