This is a one-year internship that will support substance use initiatives at Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH). The position will involve conducting a literature review focused on evidence-based practices, policies, and strategies to guide current and future efforts. The intern will also support the monitoring and evaluation of county-funded substance use programs to better understand program activities, outcomes, and areas for improvement.
Ability in the None language is required for this position.
The Office of Program Evaluation oversees evaluation planning and implementation for most federally funded activities at Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH). The evaluation team supports more than 35 contracts funded through Overdose Data to Action (OD2A), Opioid Settlement Funds (OSF), and Justice Reinvestment Funds. These initiatives focus on substance use prevention, harm reduction, and treatment.
This position will include the following opportunities:
• Learn about substance use initiatives and evidence-based practices in a government setting by conducting a literature review to help guide current and future efforts.
• Gain hands-on experience in program evaluation by monitoring progress and identifying ways to improve county-funded substance use programs.
• Contribute to evaluation projects that help share information on program activities, outcomes, and progress toward reducing overdoses.
•Develop professional skills by joining team discussions, collaborating with community partners, and working with public health professionals at MCDPH.
•Be involved in a variety of projects and explore specific areas of interest.
