Public Health Jobs in Texas
Public health jobs in Texas are concentrated in government agencies, academic medical centers, and nonprofit organizations, with active hiring from entry-level health educators through senior epidemiologists and program directors. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio anchor the largest job markets, where established employers like the Texas Department of State Health Services, UTHealth Houston, and Dallas County Health and Human Services maintain deep, ongoing public health workforces. Epidemiology, community health program management, and environmental health are among the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We are hiring a Data Management Analyst (Casual 10 hrs/week) to join the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Houston, TX . In this role, you will manage and oversee data operations across multiple collaborators, including ensuring data quality and evaluating protocols for accurate collection, storage, and analysis using tools such as organization database systems, REDCap, and Excel. Supports project planning and reporting, analyzes and reports data, and may supervise staff while maintaining effective data management policies and collaborating with researchers and external partners.
The salary range for this role is between $20 - 27/hour based on a variety of factors such as education, experience, and internal equity. This position is 10 hours per week.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Position Key Accountabilities:
Data Management Systems: Experience utilizing and independently learning data management software (such as REDCap or Qualtrics), including the ability to create, support, and troubleshoot data-gathering tools.
Database Administration: Directs the day-to-day operations, maintenance, adaptation, and quality control of all research databases, subsystems, and associated equipment.
Data Governance and Protocols: Develops, implements, and enforces data management protocols and policies to ensure the adequacy, accuracy, validity, and security of all collected data.
Statistical Analysis and Reporting: Expertise using Excel and statistical software (such as R, SPSS, STATA, and/or SAS) to design queries, score instruments, run descriptive statistics, and prepare data for research project reports.
Project and Stakeholder Management: Ability to create, monitor, and maintain project plans that adhere to reporting requirements, while interfacing in a timely manner with off-site researchers and coordinators to meet strict deadlines.
Multi-Project Coordination: Responsible for managing, maintaining, and developing data management systems across multiple projects or research efforts in accordance with the researcher's objectives.
Supervision: May supervise full/part-time staff (including interns) in database development and management procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
- Experience managing data and generating reports in REDCap & Excel, strongly preferred.
Minimum Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field required May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
Minimum Experience:
- 3 years of experience with complex databases required. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in public health jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in public health, epidemiology, or a closely related field
- Relevant Texas state agency or county health department experience preferred by most employers
- Certified in Public Health credential valued for program and policy roles across Texas
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as SAS, R, or SPSS for epidemiology and surveillance roles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for community outreach and grant reporting
- Experience managing federally or state-funded public health programs or grants in Texas
Public Health Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a public health professional in Texas?
Most public health roles in Texas require at least a bachelor's degree in public health, health sciences, or a related field, with many positions preferring a Master of Public Health. Texas does not issue a general state license for public health practitioners, but specific roles such as environmental health officers require registration through the Texas Department of State Health Services. Earning the Certified in Public Health credential strengthens candidacy for program, policy, and epidemiology positions.
Which companies hire public health professionals in Texas?
Texas public health roles are posted by Department of State Health Services, UTHealth Houston, and Tarrant County, TX and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's large network of county health departments, academic health systems, and federally funded community health centers creates consistent demand for public health professionals throughout the state.
Which Texas cities have the most public health jobs?
Houston, Tarrant County, and Austin have the most public health openings in Texas. Houston's concentration of academic medical centers and Harris County's extensive public health infrastructure drive volume there, while Dallas and San Antonio benefit from large county health departments, major university health systems, and a strong base of federally qualified health centers serving diverse, high-need populations.
Are there remote public health jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than many health fields, particularly for analytical, policy, and program coordination roles. About 0% of public health openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of much epidemiology, data analysis, and grant management work. Community outreach and environmental health positions remain largely on-site given their fieldwork requirements.
How can I get hired as a public health professional in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to Texas county health departments and community health centers, which regularly hire program assistants and health educators at the bachelor's level. The Texas Department of State Health Services and large systems like UTHealth Houston run internship and fellowship pipelines that convert to full-time roles. Candidates coming from adjacent positions such as case manager, community health worker, or health educator have a clear lateral path, and completing a CPH exam prep course signals commitment even before accumulating years of experience.
Where can I find and apply to public health jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to public health jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across government agencies, health systems, nonprofits, and community organizations. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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