Human Resources

With approximately 2,700 employees, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is one of the largest state agencies. The Office of Human Resources works in partnership with supervisors in recruiting, training, managing, and retaining employees.

ADPH has been ranked as Alabama’s third best place to work on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024. This award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Read our news release.

Alabama’s Health Is Job #1

Learn how our employees are working hard, together with you, to safeguard the health of all Alabamians. From prenatal care to taking care of seniors, we’ll never stop putting people first.

Join Our Team

• To learn more about career opportunities with our department, view the Employment Opportunities page.
• Read more about specific job classifications on our Alabama's Health Blog:
  • Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS)
  • Health Services Administrators
  • Nurse-Hourly (Wellness Nurses)
  • Nutritionists
  • Licensure and Certification Surveyors
  • Public Health Environmentalists
• To learn more about the job application process, view the Job Application page.
• If you want to find a job in public health or have questions about the job application process, contact the recruiter assigned to your district.

The Alabama Department of Public Health complies with the State and Federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship, age, or physical or mental disability. The Department of Public Health is a great place to work!

Internal Human Resources Website for Current Employees

For access to information for current ADPH Employees, including the Employee Handbook, human resources policies, benefits, employee relations, career paths, and FAQs, visit Internal Human Resources.