Public Health Jobs

Embarking on a career in public health offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community well-being.

To support your journey to a first job or a new one, we've compiled a list of public health organizations and resources that provide job listings, professional development and networking opportunities in the public health sector. 

Public Health CareerMart – This APHA resource includes a career learning center, coaching, resume writing tips, job search and more to help you build and manage your career. 

PHERN - Early Career Professionals - How-to Toolkit includes a section on How to Get Your First Public Health Job with links to many job boards and resources on resumes, interviews, etc. (This is for more than just first jobs.) 

This is Public Health – An ASPPH initiative to help guide you at every stage of your journey. From exploring the field to finding the right educational path, to launching and advancing your career, it has resources to help you succeed.

PublicHealthJobs.org – A comprehensive job board dedicated to careers in public health, connecting job seekers with employers in government, nonprofits, academia, and the private sector.

PublicHealthCareers.org – An ASTHO initiative offering a user-friendly platform to explore careers in governmental public health agencies nationwide.  

Resume Writing Resources

1. PublicHealth.org Resume Guide: A detailed guide on crafting standout public health resumes, highlighting the importance of tailoring your resume to specific job descriptions and showcasing relevant skills and accomplishments.
2. MPH Online Resume Writing for Public Health: Offers guidance on preparing effective public health resumes, emphasizing the significance of outlining accomplishments, skills, and professional experience tailored to each position.
3. Resume Genius Public Health Resume Samples: Provides examples and tips for writing public health resumes that capture employers' attention, emphasizing the demonstration of both hard and soft skills pertinent to the field.

Skill-Building Resources

1. Public Health Training Centers: A network established to provide training, education, and workforce development for individuals in the public health sector, aiming to improve competencies and skills across the United States.
2. TRAIN.org – A national learning network that provides access to thousands of free and low-cost public health and healthcare training courses for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills. (Including Secrets of the Government Job Search: How to Apply for Local & State Health Department Jobs)
3. PublicHealthCareers.org Resources: Offers a collection of materials designed to assist public health professionals in recruiting and retaining a skilled workforce, promoting excellence in public health practice.
4. PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center: A curated collection of resources addressing moral injury, burnout, culture of care, and retention for public health professionals, supporting resilience and opportunity within the workforce.
5. Big Interview: APHA provides members with free access to Big Interview, which combines training and practice to help improve your interview technique, whether you're interviewing for a job or school admission. Tools include mock interview practice and recording, job search curriculum and resume design.

Employment Opportunities

1. APHA’s CareerMart: Features public health jobs around the country and international, along with the ability to create job alerts.
2. Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) Careers: Offers a comprehensive job bank tailored to state and territorial health agencies, facilitating connections between job seekers and potential employers.
3. National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Career Center: Features job postings from local health departments nationwide, serving as a valuable resource for those seeking roles in community health.
4. Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) Opportunities: Lists career and volunteer openings aimed at enhancing the quality and performance of public health departments.
5. StaffUP - ASTHO: A program in partnership with Wanderly, designed to facilitate rapid recruitment for governmental public health agencies seeking public health and healthcare professionals.
6. Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) Job Board: Provides job listings and career resources specifically for epidemiology professionals.

Government sites/resources

1. https://virginiahasjobs.com  
2. https://response.maryland.gov/federalpublicservants/ 
3. https://does.dc.gov/page/resources-impacted-federal-workers