Jobs Scan Wednesday: Public Health Opportunities Around Philadelphia

Jobs posted as of October 21, 2026

Looking for work that contributes to healthier communities? This Jobs Scan includes opportunities in disease prevention, environmental health, community engagement, program management, and public health education.

Listings are grouped by employer type: public service, nonprofits, healthcare systems, and academic institutions. Pay is included when disclosed. Follow each link for the complete qualifications and application instructions.

Public service

1. Deputy Managing Director, Health and Human Services — City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia | Full-time | $190,000–$220,000 annually

A senior leadership position overseeing coordination, policy implementation, and operations across city health and human services departments. Requires a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience. The successful candidate must become a Philadelphia resident within six months of hire. View listing and apply.

2. Epidemiology Investigator — Delaware County Health Department
Yeadon | Full-time | $64,018.50 annually

Support disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, data analysis, and the county’s response to infectious and noninfectious health problems. Requires a bachelor’s degree in public health or a related field; an MPH with an epidemiology concentration is preferred. View listing and apply.

3. Disease Intervention Specialist, HIV/STI — Delaware County Health Department
Chester | Full-time | $52,006.50 annually

Conduct case investigations, confidential interviews, partner notification, and community outreach. Help connect people with testing, treatment, and other services. Requires a bachelor’s degree in public health, health sciences, biology, social work, nursing, psychology, or a closely related field. Travel throughout Delaware County is required. View listing and apply.

4. Environmental Health Specialist — Chester County Health Department
Westtown | Full-time | $30.67 per hour | Continuous recruitment

Inspect food establishments, schools, and other facilities; investigate environmental health concerns; and provide education and technical assistance. Requires a relevant bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires a driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle. View listing and apply.

5. Radiation Health Physicist Trainee — Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Norristown headquarters | Full-time | $53,008–$80,646 annually
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 are available involving radiation-related education, experience, or certification. New Commonwealth employees start at $53,008. The posting allows possible telework from an approved Pennsylvania location, alongside the role’s field responsibilities. View listing and apply.

Nonprofit organizations

6. Program Manager, Behavioral Health Integration and Family Services — Health Federation of Philadelphia
Philadelphia | Full-time | $75,000–$85,000 annually

Manage projects supporting integrated behavioral healthcare and services for young children and families. Responsibilities include partnerships, budgets, training, reporting, and program improvement. Requires a master’s degree in social work, public health, or a related field, plus one to two years of experience in a nonprofit, human services, or healthcare setting. View listing.

7. Philly Families CAN Engagement Coordinator — Health Federation of Philadelphia
Philadelphia | Full-time, hybrid | Pay not stated

Build relationships with referring providers and coordinate outreach connecting families with free, voluntary support programs. This Health Federation position works with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. Requires at least two years of community engagement or partnership-building experience; relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement. Applicants must live in Greater Philadelphia. View listing.

8. Population Health Administrative Coordinator — Health Federation of Philadelphia
Philadelphia | Full-time, hybrid; three office days weekly | Pay not stated

Support population health programs by coordinating projects, budgets, grants, contracts, and meeting logistics. The posting seeks five years of administrative experience. An associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred; relevant work experience may substitute. View listing.

9. Training Assistant — Health Federation of Philadelphia
Philadelphia | Part-time, 30 hours weekly | $25 per hour

Help develop and evaluate training for case managers and other providers, including HIV prevention, care, and treatment. Requires a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience, plus at least two years of experience in training, capacity building, or distance education. View listing.

Healthcare systems

10. Infection Preventionist II — Penn Medicine, Penn Presbyterian
Philadelphia | Full-time, days | Pay 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.

11. Community Health Educator — Penn Medicine
West Chester | Per diem | Pay not stated

Deliver 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

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

Support youth engagement, trauma recovery, community partnerships, and peer-worker mentorship through the Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice. 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. Continued employment depends on grant funding. View listing and apply.

13. Adjunct, Community Health & Prevention — Drexel University, Dornsife School of Public Health
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, public health ethics, or public health history. Requires a relevant master’s degree and undergraduate or graduate teaching experience. Although the listing is labeled remote, its description includes both online and in-person courses. View listing and apply.

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Listings were reviewed on October 21, 2026. Openings, pay, requirements, and deadlines may change. Verify all details with the employer before applying. Inclusion does not constitute endorsement. The Philly Public Health Community Board is an independent project and is not affiliated with the employers listed, the City of Philadelphia, or the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.