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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

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Public health protects the health of people and their communities, promotes healthy lifestyles, and prevents injury and disease. Public health protects the health of communities spanning from local neighborhoods to the whole world.

If you are interested in working in public health, the Department of Health in Polk County wants to hire you.

Are you interested in working for the Department of Health in Polk County?

Click here (link opens in a new window) to view current openings at DOH-Polk.

Why You Should Apply to DOH-Polk:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

  • Annual and Sick Leave benefits
  • Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
  • State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
  • Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition waivers and more!

Visit mybenefits.myflorida.com (link opens in a new window) for a complete list of benefits.

Examples of Jobs Our Staff Does:

  • Healthcare providers – doctors, advanced practice nurses, dentists
  • Nutritionists
  • Nurses – RNs and LPNs
  • Clinical support workers – lab workers, health support techs, medical assistants
  • Environmental health specialists
  • Clerical support
  • Community outreach workers that interact with the public to teach and inform
  • And more!