Site: Clackamas County Health Centers Division
Location: 2051 Kaen Road, Oregon City, Oregon 97045
Compensation: unpaid
Hours per week: 20-40 hours (can be flexible), 50% hybrid
Timing: Mid-June to mid-August (can be flexible)
Contact: Stephan Roy | sroy@clackamas.us
Organization / Program Information
- Clackamas Health Centers is a division of Clackamas County’s Health, Housing & Human Services Department. It is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to provide accessible, equitable, and culturally responsive services to clients, patients, and our community, while practicing responsible financial management to ensure sustainability and continued investment in high-quality care. Clackamas Health Centers provides primary care, dental, and specialty behavioral health services across nine clinics in Clackamas County, Oregon.
Position Overview - The Master of Public Health (MPH) Intern will support the Health Centers’ triennial Community Needs Assessment process. The community needs assessment is required by HRSA (Health Resources & Services Administration) to help FQHC’s understand the health status, health disparities, and barriers to care affecting its service area. The intern will assist with synthesizing and analyzing data from a locally conducted needs assessment, evaluating implications for service delivery, and helping translate findings into actionable recommendations for strategic planning and quality improvement.
- Interns will have the opportunity to receive mentorship from leaders in the community health field. Depending on interest, interns may participate in Health Centers activities such as the Community Health Council, strategic planning, project management trainings, and clinical site visits.
Key Responsibilities/Duties - Review and synthesize data from the local community needs assessment relevant to HRSA compliance elements.
- Assist in identifying factors affecting access to care and utilization, including socioeconomic, demographic, transportation, and geographic indicators.
- Analyze data and literature related to major causes of morbidity and mortality in the service area, including associated disparities.
- Identify unique health needs of special populations served by the organization.
- Support development of data summaries, visualizations, and narrative sections for internal reporting.
- Participate in meetings with QA staff and other stakeholders to discuss findings and implications.
- Contribute to recommendations for service enhancements, outreach strategies, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Assist with drafting components of the final community needs assessment summary report or internal briefing documents.
Deliverables
- Summary of key findings aligned with HRSA community needs assessment elements.
- Data tables or brief analyses highlighting health disparities, morbidity/mortality trends, and barriers to care.
- Draft narrative sections for inclusion in the Health Centers community needs assessment documentation.
- Recommended deliverables for quality improvement and service delivery planning.
- Presentation slides and report summarizing findings for internal leadership and Community Health Council review.
Required Qualifications - Current enrollment in an MPH or related graduate program.
- Foundational knowledge of public health principles, health disparities, and social determinants of health.
- Basic data literacy and ability to interpret public health data sources.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage tasks with guidance.
- Ability to pass required pre-employment screenings (e.g., background check and drug screening).
Preferred Qualifications - Experience with public health data analysis or community health assessments.
- Familiarity with HRSA programs, FQHCs, or federally funded health center operations.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, etc.).
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Demonstrated interest in community health, health equity, or quality improvement.
Application Process - Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter via email to sroy@clackamas.us (Stephan Roy, Quality Assurance Manager).
- Cover letter should describe interest in community health, relevant coursework or experience, and desired internship timeline.
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; applicants interested in a summer internship are encouraged to apply by May 31, 2026, to ensure sufficient time for interviews, onboarding, and project completion.
- Selected candidates may be asked to participate in an interview and provide program-required documentation.