Open County Positions
Open County Positions
Many Local Health Departments (LHDs) have open positions across New York State. Click on the “Counties Hiring” button to see which counties are hiring in each region before you apply.
Applicants can apply for up to 10 positions. The number, type, and focus area of Fellowship opportunities vary by county, and it is the county’s discretion who they interview and hire. Selections are based on the applicant candidate pool, preferred skillset, and knowledge required for the Fellowship Projects. If there are not listed openings for your preferred county, the county currently does not have any openings and is not accepting applications. The list of openings is updated weekly. Please check back on a regular basis for updates and new openings.
General Application
General Application
Before beginning the application, it is recommended that you first take some time to prepare documents and compile information that is requested in the application. Once you begin the application, you will not be able to save and complete later without beginning a new application.
Documents that you will need to upload include:
- Resume
- Contact information for professional references (minimum of 2) to be uploaded as a single .doc, .docx, or PDF file.
- Cover letter/personal statement (no more than 500 words) on what makes you an ideal candidate for the NYSPHC Fellowship Program, highlighting any relevant background or experience not provided in your resume.
There are several sections to the application:
- Contact information and Demographic Information
- Service Placement Location and Position Preference
- Education and Affiliation
- Licenses and Certifications (if applicable)
- Vaccine Administration Qualifications (if applicable)
- Disclaimer
If you are selected to become a NYSPHC Fellow, you must be compliant with all employment requirements of the hiring entity, including proof of immunizations. If you possess a degree from an accredited college or university, you may be asked to submit either a transcript or a copy of your diploma for verification. Applicants who are licensed healthcare providers in New York State must be in good standing. Background checks may be conducted. If there are not listed openings for your preferred county, the county currently does not have any openings and is not accepting applications. The list of openings is updated weekly. Please check back on a regular basis for updates and new openings.
New York State Department of Health Positions
New York State Department of Health Positions
Open New York State Department of Health Positions through Health Research, Inc. (HRI)
The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) is hiring NYSPHC Fellowship positions in the Capital Region and across New York State, you must apply for each position separately through the Health Research, Inc. (HRI) Careers website. See below for instructions on how to apply.
How to Apply for NYSDOH Fellowship Positions
To be considered for a NYSDOH Fellowship position, you must apply for each position separately through the Health Research, Inc. (HRI) Careers website.
- All NYSDOH Fellowship positions will include (NYSPHC Fellowship Program) after the job title.
- New NYSDOH Fellowship positions are being added to the HRI Careers website regularly, so we encourage interested candidates to check back often.
*All NYSDOH Fellows will be required to submit a general NYSPHC application once hired by Health Research, Inc. Please consider completing your NYSPHC application now by clicking “HRI Careers”.