U.S. Government Agencies
Listed in alphabetical order
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
AHRQ is a Public Health Service federal agency that supports research designed to improve the outcomes and quality of healthcare, reduce its cost, address patient safety and medical errors and broaden access to effective services. Jobs, internships and fellowships can be found on this site. Air Force Public Health Officer
The United States Air Force offers a number of health care jobs, mainly clinical, but some in public health. The website is not that easy to use, but does provide some good information about the jobs offered. America's Job Bank
Users are required to register to use this site. Registration is free for job seekers. Site is difficult to navigate and has limited resources for those interested in public health. ATSDR, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Job vacancy listings are sparse but the site is kept fairly current. CDC, National Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
The nation's premiere public health organization has made it easy to learn about career opportunities and training options through a neatly organized web site. Job seekers will find this information easy to use, although the application process can be complex and can take several months to complete. Patience is advised.
CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service
EIS is the country's critical epidemiology training service, combating the causes of major epidemics.The Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) is a unique two-year, post-graduate program of service and on-the-job training for health professionals interested in the practice of epidemiology. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CMS runs the two largest Federal health care programs - Medicare and Medicaid. This site discusses fully the career opportunities and job openings for CMS. Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service
Gives a solid overview and history as to each of the various agencies of the U.S. Public Health Service. Describes professional and student opportunities for employment by reviewing minimum qualifications. After reviewing these qualifications to determine whether you meet them, you are invited to contact various agencies via email for more specific information and vacancy announcements. Congressional Research Service
CRS provides Congress with nonpartisan research and analysis on a range of public policy issues. Opportunities listed for work with CRS in policy analysis include job vacancy announcements, the Volunteer Intern Program and the well-known Presidential Management Fellows Program. Go directly to the PMF Program webpage for a more detailed discussion of this program. Department of Health and Human Services
DHHS is the principle agency for protecting the health of Americans and provides essential human services. This site allows users to register and search DHHS job listings. It also provides links to internships, fellowship and summer programs in DHHS agencies. Like many government sites it isn't really pretty to look at, but the content is extremely valuable if you are seeking employment in a federal government agency. Be forewarned that some of the sites being linked to are not as intuitively easy to use as some other sites on the web. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA is a federal agency that provides leadership for the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment effort, makes sound regulatory and program decisions, and carries out effective programs and policies to improve the global environment. Jobs, internships and fellowships can be found on this site. Food and Drug Administration
An agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, the FDA protects consumers and promotes public health by regulating food and drug products in accordance with US laws. This site has information about the types of careers it offers and a searchable archive of jobs. Georgia State Merit System
For those of you not familiar with the State Merit System of Georgia, it is the agency which hires for all state positions. This web site features job opportunities and online application forms. It is broken into two main sections, "continuous recruitment" and "special recruitment." The continuous recruitment section features many listings in health services and social services which may be of interest to public health professionals. The special recruitment section is updated with current vacancies every Friday. An excellent site for those seeking employment in Georgia. Health Resources and Services Administration
This Department of Health and Human Services agency has as its mission to improve and expand access to quality health care for all. The job search site lists jobs currently available to the general public. Indian Health Service
IHS is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The site is very easy to use through graphic presentations. While health professional jobs are divided into easy to understand categories, the descriptions of the jobs are minimal. Medical Reserve Corps Serves citizens and communities throughout the US by estabilishing teams of locals volunteers to strengthen the public health infrastructure and improve emergency preparedness National Institutes of Health
One of 8 health agencies of the Public Health Service and comprised of 25 separate institutes and centers. Its goal is to acquire new knowledge to help prevent, detect, diagnose and treat disease and disability through research. The site is easy to explore and also lists training and internship opportunities.
Institutes you may be specifically interested in: National Cancer Institute National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities
Office of Public Health and Science
The Office of Public Health and Science (OPHS) is under the direction of the Health and Human Services (HHS). The Office serves as the focal point for leadership and coordination across the department in public health and science; provides direction to program offices within OPHS; and provides advice and counsel on public health and science issues to the Secretary. Office of Minority Health Resource Center
Formed by the US DHHS to address the specific health needs of minoritypopulations and eliminate health disparities Peace Corps
Features continuous recruitment and weekly postings for both domestic and international job opportunities. For more information on this organization check out the Peace Corps Home page. Crisis Corps
This program is open to Returned Peace Corps Volunteers seeking short-term employment. Assignments are in a Peace Corps country and usually are 3-6 months in duration and CCVs receive the same benefits as PCVs. Public Health Prevention Service (PHPS)
A unique three year on-the-job national training program offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This is an extremely strong program for recent MPH graduates looking to get direct public health experience at both national and the state/local health agency levels. The site itself is one of the better designed of its type, with information presented in a clear, easy-to-understand format and a Q & A. Excellent site and an outstanding program! State Health Agencies on the Web
This site hosts a list of links to public health agency websites. Some state agencies have easy-to-find employment links, but others bury their employment pages or have none at all. You'll have to do a little work to get what you need from this site, but it is a great jumping off point. Studentjobs.gov
A site for high school and college students seeking temporary jobs with the Federal government. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA is the federal agency charged with improving the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitative services in order to reduce illness, death, disability, and cost to society resulting from substance abuse and mental illnesses. USA Jobs
U.S. Government official site for jobs and employment information. U.S. Agency for International Development
Lists internships (the extended type for those who have completed at least a bachelor's degree) and job vacancies. Describes programs and openings in a comprehensive way. Some good opportunities here for recent graduates. U.S. Navy Medical Service Corp
Care for those brave men and women who fight for freedom. Contribute to relief efforts in all corners of the globe. Take a lead role as part of a unified health-care team. In the Navy, the focus is on progressive patient care. No business concerns. No administrative hassles. Just pure medicine in practice. USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
FSIS is the public health agency in the US Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that the nation's commerical suppy of meat, poultry and egg products is safe and correctly labeled and packaged. Jobs exist in epidemiology, toxicology, industrial hygiene and other public health disciplines. Fellowships are offered for PhD level graduates.
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