Considering a career in Public Health?

Public health is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary field that encompasses a broad range of experts and specialties dedicated to promoting and protecting the health of people and the communities where they live, work and play.

There are hundreds of public health job categories, and projections show the need for many of those will increase in coming years.

There are plenty of ways to carve out a career niche in this exciting and uniquely rewarding arena.

Learn more below about options, opportunities and the Allen County Department of Health.

I attended church as a young boy with the public health administrator, and I always thought I might work for the health department. Later – after almost 20 years in another job – I got that chance when I was asked to consider applying for a position in Vector Control. I remembered those thoughts from childhood and applied. I’ve now been with the Allen County Department of Health for about 23 years. I am at my best when I get to serve and, at its core, public health is about serving our community for the greater good.

Phil Steigerwald, environmental technician - Vector Control & Healthy Homes Program

I chose public health because it seemed like a path to use my gifts in a way to help others. Public health allows for learning (growing as an individual), being a good listener (everyone has a story), building relationships (also builds trust) and helping a wide range of people in need.

Kathy Thornson, director of HIV & STD prevention - 40 years of public health service

I interned with the Health Department in the summer of 2014, researching the topic of raw milk and the importance of pasteurization. I was able to go out into the field with a food inspector toward the end of the internship and see first-hand what they do. The minute I got back to the office, I could not stop smiling. That was the day I told myself, “This is what I want to do.” I wanted to learn more about public health and food safety, and educate others. I’m loving every moment of it.

Samantha Pappert, environmental health specialist

Current Allen County Department of Health opportunities

Disease Intervention Specialist - HIV/STD Prevention

Medical Assistant - Clinical Services

Harm Reduction Medical Assistant

Public Health Nurse - STD & ID Clinic - RN

What we do

Our work is as diverse as Allen County residents themselves.

The Allen County Department of Health is made up of eight divisions – Administration and Finance, Clinical Services & Case Management, Communications, Environmental Services, Food & Consumer Protection, HIV & STD Prevention, Informatics and Vital Records – to carry out the 10 Essential Public Health Services.

Duties include:

Tracking and treating infectious diseases
Permitting, inspecting and regulating on-site sewage systems
Education and promotion of public health efforts
Permitting and inspecting food establishments as well as tattoo and body piercing businesses
Testing for and monitoring sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV
Providing routine vaccinations for children and adults
Issuing and maintaining important documents such as birth and death certificates

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Benefits

Allen County employees are offered an attractive and competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as paid time off - including holidays. Retirement packages offered include employer matching contributions up to 5%.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.

Internships

The Allen County Department of Health periodically offers internship opportunities for college and university students to gain practical, on-site work experience to enhance jobs skills and increase knowledge about public health while earning academic credit and contributing to our work.

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Partnerships with area schools, colleges and universities

We value and appreciate all opportunities to bolster students' knowledge through requests for information about our work.

To ensure the needs of students are met to the best of our abilities, students are asked to complete a form seeking basic information such as whether an interview or other information is sought, who is working on a particular project, what the project is about and when the project is due.

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