What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical and Healthcare Careers in Public Health (Locations Statewide) position at Alabama Department of Public Health?
We are hiring clinical and healthcare professionals to support community-based public health programs across multiple locations. These roles focus on prevention, care coordination, maternal and child health, chronic disease management, nutrition services, and community outreach to improve health outcomes across diverse populations.
Best fit for: Licensed or credentialed healthcare professionals interested in prevention-focused, community-based practice.
Current openings include:
- Breastfeeding Coordinator (Health Specialist) -https://personnel.alabama.gov/Documents/Announcements/101498_A.pdf
Blog Post: https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/blog/2025/08/bf-peer-counselor.html
- Clinic Aide - https://personnel.alabama.gov/Documents/Announcements/101702_A.pdf
- Dietitian - https://personnel.alabama.gov/Documents/Announcements/100171_A.pdf
Blog Post: https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/blog/2024/02/careers-nutritionist.html
- Home Health Aide - https://personnel.alabama.gov/Documents/Announcements/101314_A.pdf
- Home Care Services Nurse - https://personnel.alabama.gov/Documents/Announcements/100122_A.pdf
Blog Post: https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/blog/2025/11/home-health-nurse.html
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Hourly) - https://personnel.alabama.gov/Documents/Announcements/101499_A.pdf
- Nurse Practitioner - https://personnel.alabama.gov/Documents/Announcements/100127_A.pdf
- Nutritionist Associate - https://personnel.alabama.gov/Documents/Announcements/100155_A.pdf
Blog Post: https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/blog/2024/02/careers-nutritionist.html
- Public Health Social Workers - https://personnel.alabama.gov/Documents/Announcements/100178_A.pdf
- Registered Nurse - https://personnel.alabama.gov/Documents/Announcements/103345_A.pdf
- Staff Nurse - https://personnel.alabama.gov/Documents/Announcements/100117_A.pdf
Important Notice: To officially apply for these jobs, you must apply through Alabama State Personnel at https://personnel.alabama.gov. To learn more about the application process, visit https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/employment/apply.html.
The Alabama Department of Public Health and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person