15 careers in public health hiring now
Public health focuses on the well-being of communities. This field promotes health education and preventive measures to control diseases. Public health professionals usually excel in research, data analysis, and community outreach strategies.
The 4,134 public health jobs listed below are hiring now and offer salaries ranging from $37,602 to $161,039 per year. Sanitation Worker, Community Health Worker, and Public Health Nurse currently have the most job openings.
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Updated Sep 11, 2026
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Job openings
Sanitation Worker
United States
$18.84
per hour
Community Health Worker
United States
$25.02
per hour
Public Health Nurse
United States
$37.66
per hour
Sanitation Supervisor
United States
$71,677
per year
Public Health Engineer
United States
$49.47
per hour
Community Health Navigator
United States
$24.64
per hour
Digestive Disease Specialist
United States
$161,039
per year
Public Health Analyst
United States
$90,854
per year
Director of Public Health
United States
$133,163
per year
Public Health Advisor
United States
$115,382
per year
Public Health Intern
United States
$18.80
per hour
Public Health Coordinator
United States
$28.57
per hour
Healthcare Policy Advisor
United States
$114,471
per year
Epidemiology Manager
United States
$102,206
per year
Public Health Administrator
United States
$83,504
per year
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Sanitation Worker
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Sanitation Workers collect and dispose of waste, maintain cleanliness in public spaces, and operate collection equipment. They need safe handling skills, knowledge of waste segregation, and physical stamina to succeed in diverse environments.
Sanitation Worker jobs take 39 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 20% of job openings are part-time roles.
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$18.84 per hourSkills
- Custodial experience
- Commercial cleaning
- Janitorial experience
- English
- Food safety
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Community Health Worker
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Community health workers educate and support communities on health resources and prevention strategies. Key skills for this role include cultural competence, effective communication and understanding of public health issues.
Community Health Worker jobs take 49 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 13% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 10% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$25.02 per hourSkills
- Bilingual
- Computer skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Motivational interviewing
- Communication skills
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Public Health Nurse
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Public Health Nurses provide health education, conduct community outreach, and perform disease prevention. RN license, public health experience, and strong communication skills are vital.
Public Health Nurse jobs take 53 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 12% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$37.66 per hourSkills
- Nursing
- Public health nursing
- Organizational skills
- Public health
- Communication skills
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Sanitation Supervisor
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Sanitation supervisors oversee cleaning processes, ensure compliance with hygiene standards and manage sanitation staff. Expertise in sanitation procedures, strong leadership skills and attention to detail are essential in this role.
Sanitation Supervisor jobs take 27 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 3% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$71,677 per yearSkills
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- GMP
- Manufacturing
- Microsoft Office
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Public Health Engineer
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Public health engineers design systems to improve community health, focusing on sanitation and water quality. Strong analytical skills, knowledge of public health principles and the ability to work with diverse populations are essential in this role.
Currently, 15% of job openings are part-time roles.
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$49.47 per hour -
Community Health Navigator
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Community health navigators assist patients in accessing healthcare, educate patients about health resources and track outcomes. Knowledge of community health systems, strong interpersonal skills and organizational ability are key in this role.
Community Health Navigator jobs take 21 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 26% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 7% of job openings are part-time roles.
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$24.64 per hourSkills
- Addiction counseling
- Care plans
- Case management
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Digestive Disease Specialist
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Digestive Disease Specialists diagnose and treat gastrointestinal disorders, perform endoscopic procedures, and develop patient care plans. They need expertise in digestive health, strong diagnostic skills, and familiarity with the latest GI treatment methods.
Currently, 5% of job openings are part-time roles.
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$161,039 per year -
Public Health Analyst
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Public Health Analysts assess health data, evaluate programs, and recommend policies to improve community health. Candidates need analytical skills, knowledge of health issues, and experience in research methodologies.
Public Health Analyst jobs take 9 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 30% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 2% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$90,854 per year -
Director of Public Health
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Directors of Public Health oversee health programs, manage staff, and ensure regulatory compliance. Public health expertise, strategic leadership, and policy development skills enhance community wellness.
Currently, 0% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 36 jobsAverage pay
United States
$133,163 per yearSkills
- Public relations
- Epidemiology
- Budgeting
- Administrative experience
- Organizational skills
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Public Health Advisor
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Public health advisors analyze policies, provide strategic recommendations and monitor health programs for effectiveness. Key skills for this role include expertise in public health policy, analytical thinking and strong communication.
Currently, 41% of job openings are part-time roles.
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$115,382 per year -
Public Health Intern
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Public Health Interns assist in data collection, support community outreach initiatives, and aid in health education programs. They need knowledge of public health principles, proficiency with data tools, and effective communication skills for diverse audiences.
Currently, 20% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 36% of job openings are part-time roles.
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Public Health Coordinator
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Public Health Coordinators manage health programs, oversee data collection, and collaborate with community partners. Candidates should have project management experience, knowledge of public health issues, and strong communication skills.
Public Health Coordinator jobs take 29 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 28% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 6% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$28.57 per hourSkills
- Public health
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
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Healthcare Policy Advisor
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Healthcare Policy Advisors analyze health regulations, design policies to improve care access, and guide stakeholders on compliance. They need expertise in healthcare legislation, strong research skills, and knowledge of public health systems to succeed.
Currently, 64% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 21% of job openings are part-time roles.
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United States
$114,471 per year -
Epidemiology Manager
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Epidemiology Managers lead disease surveillance, analyze public health data, and develop prevention strategies. They need expertise in epidemiologic methods, proficiency in health informatics, and knowledge of regulatory health standards.
Currently, 0% of job openings are part-time roles.
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$102,206 per year -
Public Health Administrator
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Public Health Administrators plan community health programmes, manage resources to meet public needs, and ensure compliance with health regulations. They need expertise in health policy, data analysis skills, and knowledge of healthcare systems and public health laws.
Currently, 13% of job openings offer remote or hybrid positions and 0% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 8 jobsAverage pay
United States
$83,504 per year