Public Health Job Opportunities

Category: Behavioral Health

HRSA Opportunities for new graduates

Posted by Brenda Nickol | May 5, 2022

HRSA is announcing multiple positions within the HRSA Scholars Program, the HRSA Health Equity Fellowship Program, and Recent Graduate opportunities within HRSA bureaus and offices.

HRSA administers and manages both the HRSA Scholars Program and the HRSA Health Equity Fellowship Program as a cohort. There are a limited number of slots within each of these programs, but HRSA may also appoint applicants to Recent Graduate positions throughout the organization.

All three opportunities are one-year developmental programs for early-career professionals. Participants will grow, train, and prepare for a potential career in the federal government. All program participants will receive 40 hours of formal training, an individual development plan, and a mentor.

Upon successful completion of the Program requirements and acceptable performance evaluations, HRSA may convert participants of any Recent Graduate program to permanent positions and promote them to the next appropriate grade level.

The HRSA Scholars Program enhances HRSA’s ability to recruit, hire, develop, and retain high-quality individuals for entry-level professional positions. The cornerstone of the Scholars Program is a structured, individualized, 12-month development program during which participants rotate through HRSA’s bureaus and offices. HRSA Scholars will attend trainings as a group and will focus on specific public health programs. HRSA hires Scholars to a “home office,” but Scholars also rotate to different offices during their one-year appointment.

HRSA Health Equity Fellows also complete their 12-month program together as a cohort. The Fellows will follow a structured training curriculum, and will work alongside HRSA leaders to support projects that address health disparities and achieve healthy outcomes across the country.

Anyone who is interested should apply through this Recent Graduate announcement. HRSA will assess applicants based on the qualifications outlined below. If contacted for an interview, HRSA will tell applicants which opportunity they are being interviewed for (i.e. HRSA Scholars, HRSA Health Equity Fellows, or HRSA Recent Graduate Public Health Analyst).

NOTE: we have had COPH Graduates participate in these programs, and had great experiences!

Posted in Adolescent Health, Behavioral Health, Chronic Disease, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Full Time, Global Health, Health Administration, Health Communication, Health Equity, Health Policy, Maternal and Child Health, Other, Preparedness and Response, Program Management, Washington DC

WIC Nutritionist

Posted by Brenda Nickol | May 5, 2022

Charles Drew Health Center, Inc is seeking a WIC Nutritionist.

POSITION SUMMARY: The WIC Nutritionist is responsible for serving WIC participants through assessment of nutritional status, assigning appropriate WIC food packages, and providing participant-centered nutrition education and counseling. The WIC nutritionist promotes and supports breastfeeding and provides referrals to other medical and community resources.

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Posted in Behavioral Health, Full Time, Health Communication, Health Equity, Health Promotion, Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition/Physical Activity/Obesity, Omaha/Lincoln, Program Management

Behavioral Health Intern (AMCHP)

Posted by Brenda Nickol | February 21, 2022

The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is a national resource, partner and advocate for state public health leaders and others working to improve the health of women, children, youth, and families, including those with special health care needs. AMCHP leads and supports programs nationally to protect and promote the optimal health of women, children, youth, families, and communities. We envision a nation that values and invests in the health and wellbeing of all women, children, youth, families, and communities so that they may thrive.

About the position:
This is a remote, paid internship. This position supports the advancement of maternal and child health (MCH) programs by analyzing implications of health systems transformations that improve birth outcomes and overall well-being of women, children, and families. This position will support the work of AMCHP’s Health Systems Transformation (HST) team by exploring the role of state/territory Title V/MCH programs in advancing mental health and substance use disorder services, addressing emerging issues, and integrating health equity through health transformation. The position reports to the HST team Program Manager. 

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Posted in Behavioral Health, Health Administration, Health Policy, Maternal and Child Health, Other, Part Time, Program Management

Three Rivers Public Health Department

Posted by Brenda Nickol | January 19, 2022
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Three Rivers Public Health Department is seeking to fill four positions:

1.  Associate Public Health Director

2.  Front Desk Receptionist

3.  Program Assistant-COVID-19

4.  Community Health Program Specialist

View the documents to see the full job description and application instructions.

Posted in Behavioral Health, Full Time, Health Administration, Health Equity, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Infectious Disease, Nebraska, Preparedness and Response, Program Management, Surveillance

Research Technician, Baby’s First Years Study

Posted by Brenda Nickol | January 10, 2022
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The Baby’s First Years  [babysfirstyears.com]study is a groundbreaking randomized controlled trial of poverty reduction in early childhood, and we are hiring! We’re seeking a research assistant to pilot and run lab- and home-based data collection with 4-year-olds in Omaha, Nebraska.

Must have a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Development, or a related field. Primary responsibilities include assisting with the development and pilot testing of study procedures, successfully scheduling study participants for university-based data collection, administering study visits, uploading data, and engaging in quality control procedures. Individuals in this role may also train and manage research assistants. Duties may include light travel to participant homes. 


Must have experience working with children, and be willing to work weekends and flexible hours.

Preferred qualifications include experience administering standardized
cognitive assessments; experience with EEG; experience working with
families from low-income communities; experience working with REDCap.

Being bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred. Omaha locals particularly encouraged to apply.

See attached for further information. To be considered for the position, please apply at https://employment.unl.edu/postings/76197
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Questions? Please email info@babysfirstyears.com.

Posted in Adolescent Health, Behavioral Health, Full Time, Health Promotion, Maternal and Child Health, Omaha/Lincoln, Program Management, Research/Academic