When you work at Vital Strategies, no matter the role, you have the opportunity to bring your passion and talent to an extraordinary team of more than 400 world-class public health professionals working with governments and partners in more than 80 countries to save lives. Together, we’ve helped millions of people live healthier lives — strengthening civil registration systems that inform better public health policy, advancing tobacco packaging warnings now seen by 3 billion people across 32 countries, building air quality surveillance, expanding cancer registries, and advancing regulations that protect children from lead exposure. And that’s just some of the impact we’re having around the world.

Whether you’re a technical advisor embedded in a government agency, a communications professional shaping public health campaigns, or part of the team ensuring we have the people, systems, and processes to run seamlessly, every role here plays a critical part in our mission. This is a place where we want everyone to feel they can bring best selves so they can do their best work — where every voice is valued, every idea has the potential to make a difference, and we invest in your learning, growth, and success.

We invite you to explore available career opportunities. Join us in creating a world where every person is protected by a strong public health system, reducing the global burden of noncommunicable diseases and injuries, and advancing health equity — because together, our collective impact is powerful, and it’s more important now than ever.

Frequently Asked Questions

We know that applying for a new opportunity comes with questions. Here are answers to some of the things candidates most often want to know about working at Vital Strategies.

How do I apply for a position at Vital Strategies?

Thank you for your interest in working at Vital Strateiges. All current opportunities are posted on our Careers page at www.vitalstrategies.org/careers. If you see a position that matches your interests and experience, we encourage you to apply through the online posting.

Can I submit my resume if I don’t see a current opening that fits my experience?

We appreciate your interest in working with Vital Strategies. To ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process, we only consider candidates who apply for a specific, posted opportunity and do not accept unsolicited resumes or general applications.

This approach helps ensure that all candidates interested in a position are considered through the same process and evaluated against the qualifications and requirements for that role.

Our opportunities change regularly, so we encourage you to visit our Careers page and apply directly when you see a position that aligns with your skills and experience.

I applied for a role at Vital Strategies. When can I expect to hear from you?

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! We’re always grateful for the time and care candidates put into their applications, and we know waiting to hear back isn’t easy. We do receive a high volume of applications, which means our Talent Acquisition team isn’t able to personally follow up with everyone — but rest assured, every application is reviewed. If you’re invited to a first conversation with our team, the remaining steps typically take about one to three months, though timelines can vary by role.

Can I apply to more than one role?

Of course — we welcome it! If multiple openings match your skills and interests, please apply to each one.

How do I know my application went through okay?

You should receive a confirmation email shortly after submitting it, with a subject line like “Thank you for your application.” If it’s not in your inbox, do check your spam or promotions folder just in case.

What benefits does Vital Strategies offer?

As a global employer, our benefits vary by country and reflect local practices and requirements. Depending on location, benefits may include health and dental coverage, retirement programs, life and disability insurance, paid time off, parental leave and other programs that support employees throughout different stages of their lives and careers.

Candidates will receive information about the benefits available in their location during the recruitment process.

Do you offer internships?
Yes, we do and we’re glad you’re interested! Vital has a robust Summer Associate program in the U.S. and applications for this program typically open in January for the upcoming summer. Additional opportunities during the year vary by team, location, and need, so we encourage you to check our careers page frequently.

I forgot my login details for the application portal — can you help?
No worries — this happens to the best of us! Just click “forgot password” on the login page, and you will be prompted to set a new password.

How can I be sure a recruitment communication from Vital Strategies is legitimate?

Vital Strategies does not charge candidates a fee at any stage of the recruitment process and will never ask you to make a payment in order to apply, interview or receive an offer of employment.

All legitimate employment opportunities are posted through Vital Strategies’ official Career Center. We encourage candidates to be cautious of unsolicited communications, requests for payment or requests for sensitive financial information that appear to be connected to employment with Vital Strategies.