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Department of Health and Human Services Emerging Leaders Program
The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) recruits well-qualified, exceptional leaders with an interest in public policy and commitment to public service. It is a competitive, two-year, paid, federal internship with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The program provides a unique opportunity to develop analytical and critical leadership skills in one of the largest federal agencies in the nation. Rotation opportunities to expand leadership competencies are available throughout the Department and across federal agencies.
Highly qualified candidates will be recruited for GS-9 level positions in the following career tracks: Administrative, Social Sciences, Public Health, Human Resources, Scientific, and Information Technology. Interns will be hired by the Department and will participate in an intensive, two-year program that includes challenging assignments, fast-paced and diverse work environments, and opportunities for promotion.
Interns will work for one of the follow departments:
- National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Atlanta, GA
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Baltimore, MD
- Indian Health Service (IHS) Rockville, MD
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA) White Oak, MD
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Administration (SAMHSA) Rockville, MD
- Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Rockville, MD
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Rockville, MD
- Administration on Aging (AoA) Washington, DC
- Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Washington, DC
- Office of the Secretary (OS) Washington, DC
http://hhsu.learning.hhs.gov/elp/
Duration: 1 year - 2 years
Focus Area: Government / Policy / Politics, Health, Research, Science & Technology, Social Services / Poverty
Open to: Graduate students, Recent graduates
Deadline Month: May
Location: U.S. Midwest, U.S. Northeast, U.S. South, U.S. West
Notes: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have 1 or more of the following degrees:
* Bachelor (1 year of specialized experience related to the career track for which you are applying) < br>
* Master < br>
* JD < br>
* Ph.D. < br>
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