Jobs Scan Wednesday: October 28, 2026

This week’s scan includes work in disease prevention, public health research, harm reduction, community outreach, infection prevention, and teaching. Opportunities range from part-time community work to senior leadership.

Deadlines coming up: Pennsylvania’s Radiation Health Physicist Trainee position closes October 29; Drexel’s adjunct posting closes October 30; and its Community Outreach & Intervention Facilitator position closes October 31.

The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

1. Manager of Communications — The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Philadelphia | Pay and schedule not stated

The College lists a communications opening on its careers page. Apply by emailing a cover letter and résumé to Lchesnick@collegeofphysicians.org, using the subject line “Manager of Communications Position.” Qualifications and an application deadline are not provided on that page. View employer posting.

Public service

2. Health Program Administrator, Disease Prevention and Control — Philadelphia Department of Public Health
Philadelphia | Full-time | $102,765–$132,122 annually
Apply by November 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.

Lead citywide public health programming, oversee services, and evaluate program performance. The posting specifies graduate education and substantial public health and supervisory program-management experience, with an equivalent education-and-experience pathway. Review the specific eligibility and residency requirements. View listing and apply.

3. Assistant Director of Laboratories — Pennsylvania Department of Health
Exton | Permanent, full-time | $117,282–$174,358 annually
Apply by November 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.

Help direct scientific operations, quality assurance, regulatory activities, and administration at the State Public Health Laboratory. Specialized laboratory-director qualifications apply. Part-time telework from an approved Pennsylvania location may be available. View listing and apply.

4. Radiation Health Physicist Trainee — Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Previously featured
Norristown headquarters; field responsibilities | Permanent, full-time
Starting salary for new Commonwealth employees: $53,008
Apply by October 29, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.

Receive training in radiation safety inspections, complaint investigations, and regulatory compliance. Several qualification pathways combine radiation-related education, experience, or certification. A driver’s license is required; telework may be available. View listing and apply.

Nonprofit organizations

The following Health Federation positions appear on its current employment list. Its website supplies listing expiration dates, which should not be treated as confirmed application deadlines.

5. Research and Data Associate — Health Federation of Philadelphia
Philadelphia | Full-time, in-office | Pay not stated
Posted October 28; listing expires January 28, 2027.

Support research and evaluation for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s chronic disease and injury prevention programs. Work includes data analysis, study design, and communicating findings. The standard qualification pathway calls for a relevant master’s degree and two years of research experience, including experience during school; an alternative pathway is described. View employer listing.

6. Community Engagement Program Manager — Health Federation of Philadelphia
Philadelphia | Full-time, office and community work | $90,141 annually
Listing expires January 15, 2027.

Oversee community education, overdose prevention, harm reduction supply distribution, and street outreach supporting the city’s substance use prevention work. The role includes staff supervision, partnerships, and program evaluation. A related bachelor’s or master’s degree is preferred. View employer listing.

7. Program Manager, Behavioral Health Integration and Family Services — Health Federation of Philadelphia
Previously featured
Philadelphia region | Full-time | $75,000–$85,000 annually
Listing expires January 12, 2027.

Manage partnerships, budgets, training, and operations for integrated behavioral healthcare and services for young children and families. Requires a master’s degree in social work, public health, or a related field, plus one to two years of relevant experience. View employer listing.

8. Philly Families CAN Engagement Coordinator — Health Federation of Philadelphia
Previously featured
Philadelphia | Full-time, hybrid | Pay not stated
Listing expires November 6, 2026.

Build relationships with referring providers and coordinate outreach connecting families with free, voluntary support programs. Requires at least two years of community engagement or partnership-building experience; relevant experience may substitute for educational requirements. Applicants must live in Greater Philadelphia. View employer listing.

Healthcare systems

9. Infection Preventionist II — Penn Medicine, Penn Presbyterian
Previously featured
Philadelphia | Full-time, days | Pay and deadline not stated

Conduct infection surveillance, monitor possible outbreaks, support infection-control policies, and educate clinical teams. Requires a bachelor’s degree in nursing, microbiology, or a related health science. A relevant master’s degree, infection-prevention experience, and Certification in Infection Control are preferred. View listing and apply.

10. Community Health Educator — Penn Medicine
Previously featured
West Chester | Per diem | Pay and deadline not stated

Provide health education, screenings, and individual counseling at community and workplace events. Requires current professional licensure or registration as a registered nurse, registered dietitian, or registered respiratory therapist, plus at least three years of health education experience. View listing and apply.

Academic institutions

11. Community Outreach & Intervention Facilitator — Drexel University, Dornsife School of Public Health
Philadelphia community work; hybrid/flexible arrangement | Part-time, 50% effort, grant-funded
Published hourly grade: $21.71–$32.57
Apply by October 31, 2026.

Recruit participants and help facilitate group sessions for a study addressing sleep, stress, social connection, and wellbeing among men in Philadelphia. Community outreach or facilitation experience is required; previous research experience is helpful but not required. Spanish proficiency is welcomed. Evening availability is required during intervention periods. View listing and apply.

12. Senior Community Health Worker Peer, Community Outreach Team — Drexel University, Dornsife School of Public Health
Previously featured
Center City, Philadelphia | Full-time, grant-funded
Published annual salary grade: $45,330–$68,000
Apply by November 9, 2026.

Support youth engagement, trauma recovery, community partnerships, and peer-worker mentorship. Requires a high school diploma or GED, Pennsylvania Peer Specialist and Community Health Worker Peer certifications, and at least four years of experience providing peer services to people affected by violent injury. View listing and apply.

13. Adjunct, Community Health & Prevention — Drexel University, Dornsife School of Public Health
Previously featured
Online or University City, depending on course | Part-time | Pay not stated
Apply by October 30, 2026.

Teach courses that may include health communication, behavior change, program evaluation, global health, and public health ethics. Requires a relevant master’s degree and undergraduate or graduate teaching experience. Although labeled remote, the posting includes both online and in-person courses. View listing and apply.

Employer pages reviewed October 28, 2026. This scan includes newly identified opportunities and returning listings; it is not limited to jobs posted this week. Availability, compensation, and work arrangements may change. Follow employer instructions and confirm details before applying. The Philly Public Health Community Board is independently curated and is not affiliated with the employers listed.

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