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.
- Scientist (Water Ecology), I - Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering
- X-Ray Technician, Bureau of Public Health Clinics
- Immunization Clinic Supervisor, Bureau of Public Health Clinics
- Public Health Nurse, Bureau of Public Health Clinics
- Pharmacy Technician, Bureau of Public Health Clinics
- Physician, Bureau of Public Health Clinics
- BMIRH Medical Director, Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health
- Associate Laboratory Microbiologist, Bureau of 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.
Finance
Work on budget and revenue for the agency and its programs.
- There are no priority jobs in this category at this time.
Food and Community Safety
Protect the public from various health hazards in places of businesses and public spaces.
- Exterminator, Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services
- Mechanical Engineer, Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering
- Public Health Engineering Consultant, Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering
- Childcare Inspector, Bureau of Childcare
- Public Health Inspector, Bureau of Food Safety and Community Sanitation
Information Technology
Create, process, store, secure and exchange electronic data and develop new applications designed to help New Yorkers live healthier lives.
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.
Hiring Events
There are no hiring events scheduled at this time.
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.