Make More than a Career. Make a Difference.

Public health is a diverse and growing field that offers many career options for people from a variety of educational backgrounds.

A job with the Department of Health (DOH) provides people with the opportunity to protect and improve communities by preventing epidemics and the spread of disease, promoting healthy lifestyles for children and families, protecting against hazards in homes, work, communities and the environment, assuring high quality health care services, and preparing for and responding to emergencies.

DOH has over 5,000 employees working in different positions throughout the State, all dedicated to public health, excellence, integrity and teamwork. Opportunities also exist through Health Research Incorporated (HRI), an independent 501 (c)3 corporation established to seek and obtain grant money for the benefit of the Department. The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information see the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values.

Now Hiring Nurses Statewide – Higher Pay Approved

Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a series of pay increases for nurse positions within New York State agencies to help improve recruitment and retention among the state's health care workforce. The increases, which account for the rising complexity of nursing tasks and high credential requirements for nurses, will bring the starting salary of registered nurses working the day shift to nearly $90,000 upstate and $108,000 downstate when coupled with pay differentials. The pay increases will benefit approximately 6,500 New York State employees located across 15 state agencies. For more information, go to:

• Governor Hochul Announces Pay Increases for Nurse Positions to Improve Statewide Recruitment and Retention Efforts

CNAs, LPNs and Registered Nurses, Direct Care and Administrative Positions available at the following locations statewide:

• Regional Offices: Capital District, Central New York, Metropolitan Area, and Western New York
• Veterans’ Homes: Batavia, Oxford, Montrose, and St. Albans
• Helen Hayes Hospital: West Haverstraw, NY

A world-class team of scientists, researchers, and public health professionals working at the forefront of public health, biomedical research, and environmental sciences. See here for current employment opportunities at Wadsworth:

• Wadsworth Center: Albany, NY

We are continuously seeking health care professionals and other talented individuals to join our team! Experience a healthy work-life balance of Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) along with:

• Health Care Benefits, including Dental and Vision
• Pension – Membership in NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• See the full Employee Benefit Programs

Enjoy rewarding work and a generous benefits package worth 65% of your salary.

New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer.