Public Health Job Opportunities

Opioid Program Coordinator

Are you passionate about Behavioral Health and Public Health? This position will have a positive impact on everyday Nebraskans struggling with Opioid abuse.

Location of  position: DHHS – DBH, 301 Centennial Mall South – 3rd floor

Work schedule: M-F, 8am – 5pmExamples of Work

Disease Investigator

Are you looking for a way to help crush the curve in Nebraska?DHHS is seeking candidates to fight COVID as a Disease Investigator through our Public Health Division. The Disease Investigator will be responsible for contacting Nebraskans confirmed with COVID-19 infection to provide education regarding the recommendation to self-isolate, assess their ability to safely comply with the recommended control measures, and to elicit information on close contacts who need to be notified of their exposure.

NE DHHS Virtual Career Fair

You are invited to our Virtual Career Opportunity Event!

These are uncertain times, and now more than ever, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to bringing on new talent to support our mission of “Helping People Live Better Lives”.  Whether you are interested in learning more about DHHS or our job opportunities, we are inviting YOU to attend our Virtual Career Insights & Opportunity Event! 

This event will take place on: Thursday, December 3rd from 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM CST

Learn about our opportunities here before the event: http://dhhs.ne.gov/pages/careers.aspx

The hour-long event will leave you with the following information:

  • Information about Nebraska DHHS
  • How DHHS has served the citizens of Nebraska
  • Open opportunities and key take-aways about those roles
  • An opportunity for Q&A