Comprehensive Job Boards and Resources for Public Health Professionals

Overview

This curated list highlights the best job boards, platforms, and initiatives for public health professionals, displaced federal workers, and those seeking opportunities in state, local, or global health roles. Whether you’re transitioning from federal employment or advancing your career in public health, these resources provide targeted support and job opportunities across various sectors.

Public Health-Specific Job Boards

  • PublicHealthJobs.org
    A comprehensive platform featuring thousands of public health roles in government, nonprofits, academia, and private sectors. Great for entry-level to senior professionals.
  • APHA CareerMart (American Public Health Association)
    Offers a wide range of public health job opportunities, along with resume reviews, career coaching, and professional development resources.
  • PublicHealthCareers.org (ASTHO)
    Focused on careers in state and local governmental public health agencies, including leadership and executive positions.
  • SOPHE Career Center
    Specializes in jobs related to health education and promotion, ideal for professionals with CHES or MCHES certifications.

Federal/Government Job Boards

  • GovernmentJobs.com
    A platform for state and local government roles, including public health positions in health departments nationwide.
  • Career Transition Programs (CTAP & ICTAP)
    Programs designed to support surplus or displaced federal employees in finding new roles within the federal government. CTAP focuses on internal agency transitions, while ICTAP helps employees move to other agencies.

Global Health Opportunities

  • Global Health Corps
    Connects professionals to leadership roles in global public health initiatives, focusing on underserved communities worldwide.
  • World Health Organization (WHO) Careers
    Offers international opportunities in research, policy development, and fieldwork within the global health sector.

Academic/Research Job Boards

Nonprofit/Advocacy Platforms

  • Idealist (Public Health Nonprofits)
    Features job postings from nonprofits working in public health advocacy, community programs, and global development.
  • Devex (Global Development)
    Focuses on international development jobs, including those in global health policy, humanitarian aid, and program management.

Specialized Certifications & Networking

  • NCHEC Job Board
    A niche job board for professionals holding CHES or MCHES certifications in health education and promotion fields.
  • LinkedIn Public Health Groups
    Search groups like “Global Public Health Network” or “Public Health Jobs Worldwide” to find unposted opportunities and network with industry leaders.

Statewide Initiatives

  • Maryland Public Servants Resource Website
    A centralized hub launched by Governor Wes Moore offering resources for displaced federal employees. Includes information on unemployment insurance, job search assistance, legal resources, and federal employment regulations.
  • UMD Pathways Forward Resource Hub
    The University of Maryland launched this hub to support displaced workers through career development tools, entrepreneurial workshops, and free educational programs via Coursera and edX.

Job Boards

Civic Match by Work for America

  • Civic Match
    A nonpartisan platform designed to connect federal workers and campaign staff transitioning from the 2024 campaigns with meaningful roles in state and local governments. It focuses on leveraging public sector expertise to fill essential roles in areas like public health, infrastructure, and other government functions.