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.

In all of the jobs I have had, I have been blessed with the opportunity to contribute something meaningful to the lives of the individuals that I serve. While working in public health affords me that opportunity as well, it also allows me to have an impact on the greater community as a whole. It is one thing to care for a patient and make their life better in whatever small way you can. It is something entirely different to know that by helping your patient, you are also benefiting the larger community by preventing the spread of a communicable disease.

Elizabeth Larrabee, public health nurse

I chose public health because I wanted to make a difference in my community, and I’m able to do that. I can be a light to others by making a positive impact on their lives. Knowing I can make a difference – even with a simple smile – keeps me going.

Darlene Miller, Harm Reduction Coordinator

I was drawn to public health because a focus on prevention and education seemed to be the most consistent and far-reaching way to help the largest number of people in my community. I love that my job allows me to share my passion for health and wellness with students, while helping them learn skills and think critically about caring for their bodies. Public health outreach and education in schools allows us to help the next generation make healthy choices early and sets them up for longer, healthier lives.

Mary Kohrman, Public Health School Liaison

Allen County Department of Health career opportunities

HIV/STD Disease Intervention Specialist

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.

Download the form here

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Department of Health employment opportunities are listed among other Allen County jobs at the link to the right.

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