Job, Intern and Volunteer Opportunities
Why Work at the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department?
People who work at the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department say their work gives them a feeling of accomplishment and would recommend the department to their friends as a good place to work. Located in Lawrence, Kansas, just 35 miles west of Kansas City, the vibrant university town is home to the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University. Nearby in scenic Baldwin City, is Baker University. Douglas County is home to 112,000 residents.
The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department is a nationally accredited public health department. We have undergone a rigorous, peer-reviewed assessment process to ensure the department meets or exceeds a set of quality standards and measures. Our department provides leadership to increase understanding of local health concerns, strengthen our community partnerships and work towards achieving better health outcomes.
People who work at the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department say their work gives them a feeling of accomplishment and would recommend the department to their friends as a good place to work. Located in Lawrence, Kansas, just 35 miles west of Kansas City, the vibrant university town is home to the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University. Nearby in scenic Baldwin City, is Baker University. Douglas County is home to 112,000 residents.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department (LDCHD) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation or any other factor protected by law. The LDCHD complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for handicapped and disabled employees.
Internships
The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department is committed to building future leaders in public health. The primary assignment for student interns is in the Health Department’s Community Health program. By meeting with program managers early in the intern experience, students will receive a broad orientation to the work of public health.
In consultation with the intern supervisor, students will be expected to formulate a project area of interest along with learning objectives and identified areas for growth (i.e. presentation skills, data analysis, writing, etc). As applicable, students will attend staff meetings and participate in agency team meetings related to their assignments.
Areas of Involvement
Examples of possible areas of involvement include:
- Assisting with quality improvement processes
- Collating and analyzing program data
- Designing and implementing health education activities and presentations
- Preparing grant or other documents
- Providing support services and / or participating in community meetings
Volunteers
Whether you are a medical professional or a lay person, the Douglas County Medical Reserve Corps is one way to receive training and assist.
K-SERV (Kansas System for the Early Registration of Volunteers) is a secure registration system and database for volunteers willing to respond to public health emergencies in Kansas or other areas around the United States.
Breastfeeding-friendly worksite
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department has received the Silver Level "Breastfeeding Employees Support Award" from the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition and its Business Case for Breastfeeding program. The award recognizes businesses that provide support services to their breastfeeding employees.