Make More than a Career. Make a Difference.
Public health is a diverse and growing field that offers many career options for people from a variety of educational backgrounds.
A job with the Department of Health (DOH) provides people with the opportunity to protect and improve communities by preventing epidemics and the spread of disease, promoting healthy lifestyles for children and families, protecting against hazards in homes, work, communities and the environment, assuring high quality health care services, and preparing for and responding to emergencies.
DOH has over 5,000 employees working in different positions throughout the State, all dedicated to public health, excellence, integrity and teamwork. Opportunities also exist through Health Research Incorporated (HRI), an independent 501 (c)3 corporation established to seek and obtain grant money for the benefit of the Department.
Primarily based in Albany, NY, the Department operates field offices in Albany, New York, Syracuse, Buffalo and Rochester, NY. The Department also directs and oversees patient care and research at five health care facilities – Helen Hayes Hospital; and, the New York State Veteran's Homes at Oxford, St. Albans, Batavia and Montrose.
We are continuously seeking health care professionals and other talented individuals to join our team! Experience a healthy work-life balance of Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) along with:
- Health Care Benefits, including Dental and Vision
- Pension – Membership in NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Enjoy rewarding work and a generous benefits package worth 65% of your salary.
Now Hiring:
CNAs, LPNs and Registered Nurses, Direct Care and Administrative Positions available at the following locations statewide:
- Veterans’ Home at Batavia
- Western Regional Office
- Central New York Regional Office
- Veterans’ Home at Oxford5. Capital District Regional Office
- Main Office
- Helen Hayes Hospital
- Veterans’ Home at Montrose
- Metropolitan Area Regional Office
College Students - Students looking for professional experience in a public health lab, won’t want to miss this opportunity. Positions are located in various Divisions of the Wadsworth Center with public health responsibilities in the areas of infectious disease, genetic disorders and environmental testing. Applications are due 5/9.
Below are positions available to the general public for which DOH is currently recruiting. These job announcements outline minimum qualifications, salary range, location and deadlines for positions to be filled.