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Overview of Organization: Delta Health Alliance (DHA) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to transforming healthcare and education in the Mississippi Delta. By expanding access to health services and leveraging education to promote healthier lifestyles, DHA addresses the fundamental causes of poor health in the region. Through comprehensive research programs and statistical analysis of relevant data, including the relationship between educational opportunities and health outcomes, DHA supports evidence-based interventions. The organization collaborates with community partners, recognizing that sustainable change originates in and is supported by the communities it serves.

Internship Summary This intern will provide research assistance to the health and education initiatives of DHA. They will help manage, organize, and analyze project and program-related data to create relevant reports to inform both policy makers and the public.

Responsibilities:

• Code and manage data related to education and health programming
• Organize and analyze project-related data
• Analyze program and population-level data
• Create reports, graphs, tables, and other presentation materials
• Generate baseline descriptive statistics on small and large datasets
• Adhere to HIPAA/FERPA protocols with sensitive and private information
• Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with colleagues, clients, and the general public

Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills
• Previous research experience
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Recommendation from a professor
• Interest in public health
• Proficiency in SPSS, SAS, or R is preferred

About the Supervisor McKinlee Deutsch is a member of the research team at Delta Health Alliance and has previously worked for the University of Memphis Center for Community Research and Evaluation, Memphis Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team, and as a Housing and Community Development fellow and Social Policy Research Assistant with Seeding Success.

Location/Modality: Delta Health Alliance prefers candidates who can spend at least half of their internship working in the Memphis office. Please indicate your willingness to reside in Memphis for part or all of the internship period in your cover letter.

Start and End Date: Summer internships will take place during the period of June 10 - September 27 with specific dates to be determined by the employer partner and intern during the interview process.