Health Strategies Service LearningAt — American Heart Association [inactive]

Position Description

• Conducting community health needs assessments in particular regions or cities determined by the site supervisor.
• Researching existing community health needs assessment templates and using those to refocus the existing AHA template. 
• Conducting resource and services assessment of county hospitals and clinics. 
• Support the planning and implementation of a health education event for a local construction company.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand how to plan for, perform, and present findings from a community health needs assessment.
• Apply research and outreach tools to effectively collect and organize hospital and clinic resources and services. 
• Understand the process around planning, implementing, and evaluating a workplace health education event.

Desired Qualifications

• Currently lives in San Diego County
• Background in Public Health
• Prior experience working in the health field
• Reliable transportation

Length of position 3-6 months

Hours per week 10-20

Application Instructions

Resume and supplemental questions/application required; will be sent upon outreach.

Interview(s) will also be conducted.

Background check is required.