Employer FAQ's
What is PHEC?
How do I post a job?
How long will jobs remain posted?
How do I edit/delete my posting?
How do I search for candidates?
 
Job seeker FAQ's
Do I need to register to search for jobs?
Do I have to post my resume to apply for jobs?
How do I search for jobs?
How do I apply for a posted position?
What if I have a question about a job posting?
How do I post, edit, or remove my resume?
 
 
Information for Employers
 
What is PHEC?
The Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University provides the Public Health Employment Connection (PHEC) as a public service. PHEC is a FREE job posting, resume posting, and job search site that has been created for the express purpose of centralizing public health career information for public health professionals and employers.
 
How do I post jobs?
Posting a position to PHEC is free and easy. The following steps will outline what you need to know to get started.
 
1. Create an account. If you are posting to PHEC for the first time, you will need to create an account. Click the REGISTER button in the column on the left. Then click the 'I want to post job announcements' radio button. Complete all required fields and click save. After entering your registration information, a username and password will be emailed to the email address you provided. Remember this username and password as you will use this username and password each time you choose to post, edit, and/or delete your job postings. You WILL NOT need to re-register for each posting. If you forget your log in information, you may contact the site administrator.
2. Log into PHEC. Once you have established your username and password, you are ready to log in. Go to PHEC, click the EMPLOYER LOGIN button on the left, enter your username and password and click LOGIN.
3. Post the job description. Begin posting your job description by selecting the "post job" button in the left column and enter all information on the Job Posting Form.
Helpful Tips:
 
- Incomplete information may result in the posting being removed from the database.
- All posted jobs MUST be in the field of public health, or a related field seeking public health professionals. All postings must have complete contact information.
- Job postings will remain on this site for 30 days from posting date or until the closing date, whichever comes first. After 30 days the posting will be archived. If you need to reactivate the posting you can find it under the ARCHIVED POSTINGS button in the column on the left. Click the position title of the posting you want to unarchive and then click the UNARCHIVE link at the top of the posting. The posting will return to the ACTIVE POSTINGS view. You may edit it as you would any other active posting.
- Editing content to ensure accuracy is the sole responsibility of the employer.
- Please abbreviate all U.S. states using U.S. postal codes abbreviations.
- Include salary or salary range when possible.
- Complete ALL fields. Leave fields that doesn't apply empty.
- Provide clear instructions concerning the application process. State specifically how interested applicants should make contact with you and what specific materials you require to consider them for your position.
- Some employers' state when the position is available in the additional information section. This section has been included for your convenience. If there is pertinent information such as a job or position number that must be referenced when applying, please include it here.
4. Submit. After verifying that all information entered is complete and accurate, click the SUBMIT button. After you submit your position description it will automatically appear on the site.
 
How do I edit/delete my posting?
Editing content to ensure accuracy is the sole responsibility of the employer. To edit or delete a job posting, log into PHEC. In the left column, select the ACTIVE POSTINGS button under MY PHEC. Click the title of the position you wish to edit/delete. Make any necessary changes and submit.
 
How do I search for candidates?
PHEC can be used as your personal resume bank to sort, filter, and connect with some of today's leading public health professionals. To search resumes, log in and click the RESUME SEARCH button in the left column. Select your criteria and click the SEARCH button. To view an entire resume of a potential candidate, simply click on the person's name. To contact the candidate, an email link can be found under the section entitled contact information. Or if you prefer, select the print option at the top right of each resume.
 
 
Information for Job Seekers
 
Do I need to register to search for jobs?
No. There is no registration required to search and/or apply to job listings. To get started, simply click on the SEARCH button in the left column.
 
Do I have to post my resume to apply for jobs?
No. It is NOT necessary to post your resume to PHEC to apply for jobs. Posting your resume allows potential employers to search the PHEC resume database for specific applicants. To apply to a position posted on PHEC carefully follow the instructions on the position itself in the HOW TO APPLY section. Be careful to follow the specific application instructions for each job. Note: Application materials inadvertently submitted to PHEC will not be accepted or forwarded. It is the responsibility of the job seeker to appropriately submit materials as defined by each job description.
 
How do I search for jobs?
The Public Health Employment Connection or PHEC is a site exclusively designated to public health related job postings. We encourage all job seekers looking for public health positions to use this site often.

PHEC provides several convenient ways job seekers can view and navigate the database.

To begin, click on the SEARCH button in the left column. Select specific search criteria by using the different "Views" from the left hand column. You may sort positions by CITY, CLASS, COUNTRY, DATE, INDUSTRY, ORGANIZATION, STATE, OR TITLE. Try any or all of these and determine which way works best for your individual needs.

To view the complete job description, simply click on the position title. To search with multiple search criteria, select the SEARCH button in the left column, enter your search criteria.
 
How do I apply to a position posted?
To apply to a position posted on PHEC, carefully follow the instructions on the position itself in the HOW TO APPLY SECTION. Be careful to follow the specific application instructions for each job. Application materials inadvertently submitted to PHEC will not be accepted or forwarded. It is the responsibility of the job seeker to submit materials appropriately as defined by each job description.
 
What if I have a question about a job posting?
Contact the job posting agent directly for any specific questions you may have regarding a job description. A person of contact can usually be found in the how to apply section of the posting itself. Please note that PHEC does not require job posters to list direct phone numbers or email addresses. You must submit inquiries as the job posting mandates. Inquiries sent to PHEC will receive no responses.
 
How do I post, edit, or remove my resume?
Employers have come to depend on PHEC as a central dissemination point housing many of today's leading public health job seekers. Posting a resume to PHEC is totally free and easy. The following steps will outline what you need to know to get started.
 
1. Create an account. If you are posting to PHEC for the first time, you will need to create an account. In the left column, click the REGISTER button. Then click the I WANT TO CREATE MY RESUME radio button. Enter and submit your registration information. You may now log in by clicking the login link or the MY RESUME button in the left column. For your records the username and password verification will be emailed to you. If you forget your log in information, you may contact the site administrator.
2. Log into PHEC. To log into PHEC as a job seeker, simply click on the MY RESUME button in the left column. Enter your username and password and click LOGIN.
3. Post or edit your resume. Click on the MY RESUME button in the left column and enter your login information. Once logged in, click the MY RESUME radio button in the left column. If you have not created your resume click the CREATE RESUME link. If you have created your resume, click the EDIT RESUME link at the top of your resume. Your resume will remain posted for 6 months, after which, it will be archived under the ARCHIVED RESUMES button.