Bureau of Human Resources

Career Opportunities

200 Years of Public Health Leadership | Many Opportunities | Internships | Benefits | Join Our Talent Pool

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200 Years of Public Health Leadership

The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene invites you to join the ranks of one of the world’s most respected public health agencies. When you work here, you will have the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of every New Yorker, every day. We are one of the world’s oldest and largest public health agencies, with an annual budget of $1.6 billion and more than 6,000 employees throughout the 5 boroughs. Since 1805, the Department and its predecessor agencies have provided care through epidemics, war, and economic crises. The Department enacted New York City’s first comprehensive health policy (Take Care New York) to improve the health of all New Yorkers.

At the forefront of public health at all levels – policy, programming and surveillance – the Department has initiated numerous groundbreaking policies that have been adapted by other public health agencies. Our 5-point tobacco control program, for example, led to enactment of the Smoke-Free Air Act of 2002, which protects virtually every City worker from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke. Enhancing bioterrorism and emergency response capabilities, improving school nutrition, addressing the mental health needs of New Yorkers, and gathering important new health data to inform policy and programming are just a few of the Department’s past and ongoing accomplishments.

Many Opportunities

Working at the Department means you are part of one of the world’s most innovative and respected public health agencies. We offer our staff a unique opportunity to contribute to their community, as well as enjoy the many professional and educational opportunities and other benefits we have to offer. We offer many ways to promote the public’s health. Whether you are providing free medical care at one of the City’s many clinics or behind-the-scenes administrative support, we have a job that is right for you. In fact, we have more jobs – in a variety of areas – than you might ever expect:

• > Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
  Develops policies and programming to promote health, prevent disease, and eliminate health disparities through the work of 5 bureaus: Chronic Disease; the District Public Health Offices; Maternal, Infant, and Reproductive Health; School Health; and Tobacco Control.
• > Disease Control
  Identifies, monitors, treats, prevents and controls infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and influenza. Also implements bioterrorism preparedness and emergency management.
• > Mental Hygiene
  Through partnerships with providers, consumers and families, ensures that mental hygiene services (encompassing mental health, mental retardation/developmental disabilities, chemical dependency and early intervention) meet the highest quality standards.
• > Environmental Health
  Through programs such as lead poisoning prevention, food safety and community sanitation, veterinary and pest control, and environmental services and engineering, prevents and reduces illness and injury caused by environmental health hazards.
• > Epidemiology
  Conducts and publishes groundbreaking research to inform programming and policy development. Manages the Bureau of Vital Statistics and Public Health Library.
• > Health Care Access and Improvement
  Enrolls eligible New Yorkers into Medicaid managed care and other public health insurance programs, and provides comprehensive health services to correctional populations.
• > Financial and Strategic Management
  Through offices such as information technology, communications and finance, provides information, support services and analyses that improve and inform priority setting, decision making and program management throughout the Department.
• > Administrative Services
  Provides day-to-day support to Department programs, including facilities planning and operations, human resources, and contract management.
• > General Counsel
  Acts as the Department’s law firm, providing legal guidance and support for all agency activities, operating administrative tribunals, and coordinating intergovernmental activities.

Career Opportunities

Internships

Professional internship opportunities are available for undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of academic disciplines through our Health Research Training Program. To apply, go to www.nyc.gov/health (keyword search: HRTP).

Benefits

• > Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• > 401(k) and 457(k) retirement savings programs
• > Employee Assistance Program
• > Opporunity to receive Mayor’s Scholarship
• > Paid Holidays and 15 days of annual leave
• > Extensive training and professional development

Join Our Talent Pool

We invite you to fill out a resume profile so we can match your interests and skills with the right position.

1. Go to: www.nyc.gov/health/careers
2. Click: Submit a Resume/New User Registration
3. Complete the form, attach a resume, and hit “Save”

This is our first source of talent. You may also apply for positions online at nyc.gov/health/careers. Click “View All.”

We look forward to hearing from you!

DOHMH is an equal opportunity employer