Public Health Madison & Dane County

Employment & Internships

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Our work breaks down into four main categories:

  • Supporting the health of all who live in and visit Dane County
  • Protecting the environment
  • Working with community partners to improve health and prevent health inequities
  • Supporting our staff, clients, and customers

We value the strengths, perspectives, and contributions of a diverse workforce and community. Come join us!

Current Employment Opportunities

To see all our of current employment opportunities, visit our Government Jobs page.

Public Health Epidemiologist

  • Brief position description: The posting for this specific epidemiologist position will focus on informatics and electronic health records. The person in this role will partner cross-divisionally to implement electronic health record system adoption and maintenance. The position will serve as the primary liaison between the EHR vendor,  IT management, and program teams. Additionally, the person in this role will conduct surveillance and analysis of topics related to emergency preparedness and will use healthcare syndromic surveillance system to monitor community-wide health concerns. 
  • Application deadline: June 22, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Project Implementation Manager 

  • This position is being hired through CDC Foundation. It is a limited term position that will end June 30, 2027.
  • Brief position description: The person in this position will collaborate across technical and non-technical teams to define project objectives, allocate resources, coordinate with teams, and manage timelines to ensure the successful delivery and implementation of a public health data systems project. The Project Implementation Manager will lead the department in preparation for electronic health record (EHR) implementation. 
  • Application deadline: Open until filled

Internships

There are no internships currently available. 

Some Limited Term Employment (LTE) jobs may be appropriate for college and graduate students and could serve as an internship opportunity. Check for openings under Current Employment Opportunities, above. See requirements under Education, Training, and Experience. 

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