Work for the Health Department
Thank you for your interest in working for the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. We are one of the largest public health agencies with over 200 years of leadership in the field. Our 6,000-plus employees share a passion for helping all New Yorkers live their healthiest lives. Whether working in the clinical field, information technology or legal services, our team members bring their individual talents and their dedication to their work, a commitment that has helped lead the agency’s COVID-19 response.
Our team is rapidly expanding, and we are looking for public health professionals in various fields. View our open jobs below and apply by clicking on the link.
Administration and Operations
Work with our administration and operations teams to coordinate, plan and direct services that support the day-to-day running of the agency.
Clinical and Lab
Our clinical and lab staff provide data to health care providers and researchers or provide direct clinical services to help support and protect the health of New Yorkers. The agency offers services through our Sexual Health Clinics, Tuberculosis Chest Centers and an Immunization Clinic. Established in 1892, our Public Health Laboratory performs testing on more than 200,000 specimens each year.
- Physician, Bureau of Public Health Clinics
- Physician In-Charge, Bureau of Public Health Clinics
- Public Health Clinic Nurse, Bureau of Public Health Clinics
- Nurse Practitioner III, Bureau of Public Health Clinics
- Associate Laboratory Microbiologist, Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory
- Associate Laboratory Microbiologist I, Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory
- Associate Laboratory Microbiologist I, Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory
- Associate Laboratory Microbiologist II, Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory
- Associate Laboratory Microbiologist III, Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory
- Laboratory Microbiologist II, Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory
- Coordinator of Laboratory Information Systems, Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory
Community Engagement and Equity
Our community engagement and equity team members establish partnerships with communities in NYC. Through ongoing dialogue, the Health Department tailors services and programs that address the priorities of local communities.
Communications and Public Affairs
Our communications and public affairs teams develop and execute communications to inform New Yorkers of public health matters.
Executive/Leadership
Work with the Department’s leadership in the planning and execution of agency strategies that promote public health.
Legal
The Health Department seeks to hire attorneys and support professionals who are committed to pursuing justice and promoting public health.
Civil Service Exams
Most City jobs require you to take a civil service exam. Standardized testing helps us find the right person for the job by making the hiring process fair and competitive.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.