Congratulations on earning your MPH! This is a meaningful milestone and a reflection of your hard work and commitment to public health. As you move into this next phase, we would like to share resources to support your job search. Below you will find job boards and organizations, plus a simple 30-day plan to help you stay focused and consistent.
Be intentional in your approach, use the connections you’ve built, and remember that we are rooting for you!
Use the list below or download the pdf version here
High-Impact Job Search Strategies
- Apply to 5-10 targeted roles per week
- Set alerts on 2-3 job boards (APHA, ASPPH, Indeed)
- Use Linkedin for informational interviews
- Leverage practicum and field experience connections
- Search job titles beyond “public health”:
- Program coordinator
- Research Assistant
- Health analyst
- Community outreach specialist
Quick “Where Should I start?” Guide
- Government or public sector
- CDC, USAJOBS, ASTHO
- Local impact (CT)
- CT Department of Public Health, local health departments
- Nonprofit or global
- Idealist, WHO, Public Health Institute
- Data or research
- NIH, universities, consulting firms
MPH Career Resource Information
Core Public Health Job Boards
- Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health Job Board: https://publichealthjobs.aspph.org/
- American Public Health Association CareerMart: https://careers.apha.org
- ASTHO Public Health Careers: https://www.publichealthcareers.org/
- PublicHealthJobs.org: https://publichealthjobs.aspph.org/
- Indeed (search “public health”) https://www.indeed.com
Government & Fellowship Opportunities
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention: https://jobs.cdc.gov/index.html
- USA JOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov
- U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps: https://www.usphs.gov
Nonprofit, Global Health & Think Tanks
- World Health Organization Careers: https://www.who.int/careers
- Global Health Corps: https://ghcorps.org/careers-at-ghc/
- Public Health Institute: https://www.phi.org/employment/current-opportunities/
Academic & Research Jobs
- HigherEdJobs: https://www.higheredjobs.com
- AcademyHealth: https://academyhealth.org
- National Institutes of Health: https://jobs.nih.gov
Connecticut & Local Opportunities
- Connecticut Department of Public Health: https://portal.ct.gov/dph
- Local Health Departments in Connecticut: https://www.governmentjobs.com/
- Hartford HealthCare: https://hartfordhealthcare.org
- Yale New Haven Health: https://www.ynhhs.org
- Community Health Center, Inc.: https://www.chc1.com
- Partnership for Strong Communities: https://pschousing.org