Public Health Director
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Improve health across communities
Public Health Jobs
Explore public health jobs in prevention, health education, community programs, epidemiology, policy, research, outreach and population-health leadership.
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Roles found across mission-driven organizations
Health Program Manager
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
Epidemiologist
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Community Health Educator
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
Public Health Analyst
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Prevention Program Director
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
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What to evaluate before applying
Titles vary across public-health nonprofits, community health centers, research organizations, foundations, healthcare systems and public agencies. Read the responsibilities carefully and compare reporting relationships, decision authority, team size, resources and the outcomes expected during the first year.
- Experience with population-health program design
- Experience with community engagement and health communication
- Experience with data interpretation and evaluation
- Experience with cross-sector partnership and equitable access
1. Scope
Understand ownership and priorities.
2. Evidence
Prepare relevant accomplishments.
3. Mission
Connect experience to the work.
4. Questions
Assess support and expectations.
For employers
Reach professionals who understand this work
Describe the mission, actual responsibilities, reporting structure, compensation, location expectations and measures of success. Specific postings help qualified professionals recognize where they can contribute.
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- Population-health program design
- Community engagement and health communication
- Data interpretation and evaluation
- Cross-sector partnership and equitable access
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Current opportunities
Public Health Jobs on Foundation List
Center for Social Sector Leadership / Packard Foundation
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Center for Science in the Public Interest
Sep.
Chief Executive Officer
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Oklahoma State Medical Association
Aug.
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
What types of organizations hire for public health jobs?
Opportunities may be available with public-health nonprofits, community health centers, research organizations, foundations, healthcare systems and public agencies. The exact title and scope vary by organization.
How should candidates evaluate public health jobs?
Compare the responsibilities, reporting relationship, authority, resources, location requirements and measures of success rather than relying on the title alone.
How can employers attract qualified candidates?
Use a clear title, explain the mission and priorities, publish compensation and location expectations, and describe what successful work will look like.