Public Health Jobs in New York
Public Health jobs in New York rank among the most active in the country, with demand concentrated in government health agencies, academic medical centers, managed care organizations, and nonprofit community health networks. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, where employers like NYC Health + Hospitals, New York State Department of Health, and Mount Sinai Health System maintain large and sustained public health workforces. Epidemiology, community health education, environmental health, and health policy analysis are the specialties drawing the most consistent interest from New York employers across entry through senior levels. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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We’re not your typical agency. In fact, we don’t want to be. At M Booth Health, we take pride in doing what’s right, not what’s easy. Asking the difficult questions and finding unexpected answers. Pushing ourselves and our clients to think bigger. Moving beyond imposed limits to break through and create real connection.
We live our brand promise: Choose to Challenge. We're built to help organizations and brands challenge norms, drive results and improve the health and lives of those who need it most.
We believe health communications can change the world. Why? Because we’ve done it before. We’ve been at the forefront of advancing some of the most urgent issues in public health and medicine for decades. Our teams are purpose-built to challenge the status quo and drive results–both for our clients and for the health and well-being of people around the world.
M Booth Health’s growth has allowed for the building of a dynamic team comprised of agency veterans and new talent with a broad range of backgrounds to match our diverse client mix, which is comprised of leaders in pharma, biotech, non-profit, medical associations, health systems.
Who You Are:
We want people who are just as passionate about health as we are. People who are serious about the work, but not too serious to have some fun while doing it. Candidates who bring big thinking and even bigger ambition; who are willing to push boundaries and challenge norms. And most importantly, who lead with kindness and humanity above all else. Does that sound like you?
We are actively seeking a Vice President, Global Health Communications to join our agency. The position will manage a growing portfolio of creative activations and substantive communications in global health and HIV internationally and in the U.S. especially in partnership with global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
For this role, we’re looking for a strategic leader who translates vision into action. The Vice President will balance a role that is equal parts client excellence, business impact, and team cohesion. You’ll serve as a trusted day-to-day lead on complex, integrated accounts, overseeing dynamic teams and helping to drive growth across the agency. You’re part doer, part dreamer—someone who knows how to execute flawlessly for clients while thinking bigger at every turn to drive more meaningful, impactful work.
Primary Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Client:
- Serve as the day-to-day lead for key workstreams for leading life sciences company, setting direction and ensuring delivery of high-impact, insight-driven work
- Build trusted relationships with clients, providing clear, confident counsel in both day-to-day and high-stakes situations
- Anticipate client needs and proactively evolve programs to drive measurable business and reputation outcomes
- Ensure all work is strategically grounded, creatively differentiated, and aligned to client objectives
- Identify opportunities to expand scope within existing clients and partner across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions
Business:
- Own the operational, financial, and team health of assigned accounts, ensuring quality, efficiency, and teams that are thoughtfully staffed, supported, and positioned to grow
- Contribute meaningfully to organic growth by identifying and converting opportunities within current business
- Support new business efforts, including contributing to pitch development
People:
- Demonstrate a consistent and steadfast commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and play a deliberate and actionable leadership role in supporting our DE&I programming
- Lead, develop and coach the team, inspiring the next generation of leaders and ensuring career development and satisfaction
- Live our agency values every day, and most importantly, lead with kindness and humanity above all else
- Be an engaging, collaborative and passionate leader of the M Booth Health crew
Experience
- Approximately 8–10 years of PR/communications agency experience
- Strong working knowledge of the global health, HIV, and/or drug access landscape for underserved populations in the U.S. and internationally, including controversies and issues
- Familiarity and experience with the pharmaceutical and biotechnology regulatory landscape and internal approval processes
- Experience managing dynamic creative communications campaigns, with deep understanding of the integrated communications landscape and how digital, creative, strategy and analytics fit seamlessly into account operations
- A passion for creativity and ideas that deliver meaningful impact
- Superb management skills, and experience motivating and inspiring colleagues while creating opportunities for growth and development
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, a collaborative style and the ability to communicate effectively and confidently at all levels
- Positive, unifying attitude and a true enthusiasm and dedication to delivering exceptional work in a fun, collaborative and non-hierarchical environment
Our Qualifications
Yes, you read that correctly. You deserve to know what we have to offer you as well. So here are a few things that define our employee experience at M Booth Health:
- A workplace that’s alive with courage, ideas, respect, and humanity
- A fully hybrid work experience designed to give you the choice around where and how you work best
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
- A 401(k) plan, health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
- Paid company holidays, unlimited paid vacation, sick, personal, and mental health days, and summer hours
- Additional Perks: Paid parental leave, family-building benefit, well-being programs, and commuter benefits
- Salary: $136,000 - $186,000
Current and prospective employees are paid within our bands with consideration to a range of factors including but not limited to background, experience, skillset and market demands.
Location: Remote or in the New York office
If you plan on working remotely, MB/MBH can accept applicants from the following states:
Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia and Washington D.C.
M Booth Health is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Public Health Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene26

- Highwire3

- Saratoga County3S
- SUFFOLK COUNTY2

- Health Staff Recruitment2H
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Marketing & Advertising
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in public health jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in public health, epidemiology, or a closely related field
- Relevant New York State civil service eligibility or competitive examination status for government roles
- Experience with data analysis tools such as SAS, SPSS, R, or similar epidemiological software
- Familiarity with community health assessment frameworks and population-based intervention methods
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for reports, grants, and stakeholder presentations
- Knowledge of federal and New York State public health regulations, reporting requirements, and compliance standards
Public Health Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a public health in New York?
Most public health positions in New York require at minimum a bachelor's degree in public health or a related field, with many government and academic roles preferring a Master of Public Health degree. New York State does not issue a single universal public health license, but roles in specific disciplines carry additional requirements: environmental health specialists often need New York State Department of Health registration, and certain clinical-adjacent roles require discipline-specific licensure. Government positions frequently require passing a New York State civil service examination and establishing list eligibility before an agency can hire you.
Which companies hire public healths in New York?
Companies currently hiring public healths in New York include New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Highwire, and Saratoga County, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New York's mix of large city and state health agencies, federally qualified health centers, and academic medical systems means public health openings appear across both the public and nonprofit sectors year-round.
Which New York cities have the most public health jobs?
New York, Manhattan, and Queens are the cities with the most public health openings in New York. New York City drives the bulk of demand through its massive municipal health infrastructure, including NYC Health + Hospitals and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, while Albany concentrates roles tied to state government agencies and Buffalo anchors upstate hiring through its academic medical centers and Erie County health system.
Are there remote public health jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than many health fields, because a meaningful share of public health work involves data analysis, policy writing, grant management, and program coordination rather than direct patient contact. About 76% of public health openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of many roles. Epidemiology, health informatics, and health policy positions are the most likely to offer fully remote or flexible arrangements, while community outreach and environmental inspection roles remain largely on-site.
How can I get hired as a public health in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a graduate-level practicum, fellowship, or internship placed by a New York School of Public Health program, with Columbia Mailman, CUNY Graduate School of Public Health, and SUNY Albany all maintaining structured field placement pipelines into city and state agencies. Entry-level titles like public health analyst, program assistant, or health educator coordinator are the most common first positions, and lateral moves from roles in healthcare administration, social work, or epidemiology research assistance are a recognized bridge. Earning a Certified Health Education Specialist credential strengthens a candidacy significantly for competitive New York City and state civil service lists.
Where can I find and apply to public health jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to public health jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings updated in real time. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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