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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for public health fellow in the United States is $59,022.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,000.00 and $66,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Public Health Fellow is an early-career professional or recent graduate who participates in a structured fellowship program, often with a government agency, non-profit, or academic institution. Fellows work on public health projects, research, policy development, or program implementation to gain hands-on experience. These positions are typically temporary and designed to develop skills in areas such as epidemiology, health education, or health policy. Public Health Fellows receive mentorship, training, and networking opportunities to prepare them for future careers in the field.

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Public Health Fellows often engage in diverse projects such as community health assessments, program evaluation, data analysis, and outreach initiatives. These projects are designed to address pressing public health issues while allowing fellows to develop practical skills in research, communication, and project management. By collaborating with experienced professionals and multidisciplinary teams, fellows gain exposure to real-world public health challenges and best practices, which can significantly enhance their career prospects and readiness for more advanced roles in the field.

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To thrive as a Public Health Fellow, you need a solid background in public health principles, data analysis, and research methods, often supported by a master’s degree in public health or a related field. Familiarity with epidemiological software, statistical tools like SPSS or SAS, and public health surveillance systems is commonly required. Strong communication, cultural competency, and teamwork skills help fellows collaborate effectively with diverse communities and stakeholders. These abilities are crucial for designing, implementing, and evaluating public health initiatives that improve population health outcomes.
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Infographic showing various Public Health Fellow job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,022 per year, or $28.4 per hour.

Supervisory Public Health Advisor

CDC/ATSDR Public Health Internships and Fellowships

Atlanta, GA

$156K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 5 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Serve as a primary liaison on issues related to investigations of, or public health response to, communicable disease transmission associated with conveyances and ports.

  • Develop and implement strategies to achieve international and national goals related to investigations of, or public health response to, communicable diseases affecting mobile populations.

  • Develop and coordinate implementation of action plans to improve prevention strategies and establish strategic linkages between public health programs at various levels.

Job description

This position is located in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 30 applications have been received or the closing date of the announcement, whichever comes first.
Qualifications:WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Basic Qualifications:
Your documented experience must provide evidence of the following:
  • Knowledge of organizational, operational, and programmatic concepts and practices applied by public, private, or nonprofit agencies and organizations engaged in public health or other health-related activities.
  • Knowledge of the methods, processes, and techniques used to develop and deliver public health or health-related programs in State and local settings.
  • Knowledge of a specialized public health program.
  • Knowledge of, and skill in, the application of administrative or analytical methods and techniques necessary for working within the framework of a public health or related organization and carrying out specific program functions.
  • Skill in oral and written communications, gathering and conveying information, making oral presentations, and preparing reports, correspondence, and other written materials.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following:
  • Providing leadership, or serving as a primary liaison, on issues related to investigations of, or public health response to, communicable disease transmission associated with conveyances and ports.
  • Developing and implementing strategies to achieve international and national goals and objectives related to investigations of, or public health response to, communicable diseases affecting mobile population.
  • Developing and coordinating implementation of action plan(s) to improve prevention strategies; identifying and establishing strategic linkages through meetings and conferences between public health programs at the local, State, or national/federal levels.

Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.
OPM Qualification General Policies WebsiteEducation:This job does not have an education qualification requirement.Employment Type: OTHER

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