Entry Level Public Health Jobs
New grad public health jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a capstone project can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Government & Public Sector, Education, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like University of Northern Iowa, Georgia Department of Public Health, and State of Vermont hiring at this level now.
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With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Works under minimal supervision to provide responsible technical assistance in performance of assignments requiring basic knowledge of techniques and practices related to particular field of science.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
Master's Degree In related field or
Bachelor's Degree and
Experience
2 years Research experience in behavioral, social science or public health
Preferred
Education
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish
JOB DUTIES
Recruit and screen participant for multiple research projects; recruitment may take place on or off campus or via telephone.
Schedule appointments, obtain consent forms, explain study to participant and collect data.
Interview participants for assigned research projects; interviews may be in person, in clinical setting, subject's residence or by telephone.
Travel to recruitment sites as needed.
Compile and verify the accuracy of research information based on quality criteria; abstract, classify and code data.
Perform a variety of research duties such as library reference materials search for necessary project information.
Performs literature searches, document results and discuss results with supervisor.
Perform medical records abstractions, data coding and data entry.
Train lower level assistants in interviewing and recruitment techniques as well as other routine tasks such as abstractions, data coding and data entry.
Compile data and produce reports to be used for analysis of research findings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Works under minimal supervision to provide responsible technical assistance in performance of assignments requiring basic knowledge of techniques and practices related to particular field of science.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
Master's Degree In related field or
Bachelor's Degree and
Experience
2 years Research experience in behavioral, social science or public health
Preferred
Education
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish
JOB DUTIES
Recruit and screen participant for multiple research projects; recruitment may take place on or off campus or via telephone.
Schedule appointments, obtain consent forms, explain study to participant and collect data.
Interview participants for assigned research projects; interviews may be in person, in clinical setting, subject's residence or by telephone.
Travel to recruitment sites as needed.
Compile and verify the accuracy of research information based on quality criteria; abstract, classify and code data.
Perform a variety of research duties such as library reference materials search for necessary project information.
Performs literature searches, document results and discuss results with supervisor.
Perform medical records abstractions, data coding and data entry.
Train lower level assistants in interviewing and recruitment techniques as well as other routine tasks such as abstractions, data coding and data entry.
Compile data and produce reports to be used for analysis of research findings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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Entry Level Public Health Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level public health job?
Start by highlighting any internship, practicum, or community health volunteer work on your resume, since hands-on field experience signals readiness to employers at this stage. Tailor your application to the specific population or setting each role serves, whether that is maternal health, disease surveillance, or health education. Certifications like CPR, HIPAA training, or familiarity with epidemiological software can also strengthen an entry level application.
Which companies hire entry level public healths?
Companies hiring entry level public healths right now include University of Northern Iowa, Georgia Department of Public Health, and State of Vermont, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from county and city health departments, nonprofit community health organizations, hospital systems, and federally funded public health programs.
Are there remote entry level public health jobs?
Yes, though many roles in this field involve direct community or clinical contact that requires in-person work. About 21% of entry level public health openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with remote roles most common in health data analysis, grant writing, and health communications positions that do not require fieldwork.
Are these new grad public health jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior public health roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or practicum hours in place of full-time work history, or values a capstone project or research portfolio. Many entry level positions are written specifically to bring new talent into the public health workforce.
Which industries hire the most entry level public healths?
Entry Level public health roles concentrate in Government & Public Sector, Education, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they depend on a steady pipeline of new graduates to staff community outreach, data collection, program coordination, and health education functions across local and national initiatives.