We specialize in public health and mission-driven recruitment. Our team brings applied public health experience to every search, which means we understand the context behind the title: funding realities, governance structures, community expectations, workforce challenges, and the leadership demands facing your organization.

We do more than identify qualified candidates. We help you define what success in the role requires, reach professionals who may not be actively applying, and conduct a thoughtful process that supports strong long-term alignment.

The Public Health Network partners with governmental public health agencies, institutes, nonprofits, foundations, membership organizations, and other mission-driven organizations.

Our work includes executive and senior leadership searches, specialized and difficult-to-fill permanent roles, direct-hire recruitment, interim leadership, and consultant placements.

The strongest candidate for a role is not always actively searching for a new opportunity. In addition to posting and applicant review, we conduct targeted outreach to professionals within public health and adjacent talent markets.

We draw upon our national talent network, referrals, sector relationships, research, and direct outreach to identify individuals whose experience and leadership profile align with your organization’s needs.

Timelines vary based on the role, market conditions, compensation, geographic requirements, and the pace of internal decision-making.

A well-planned executive or senior-level search commonly takes approximately 90 to 120 days from kickoff through accepted offer.

Direct-hire and specialized searches move more quickly, taking around 45 days. At the start of each engagement, we establish a realistic timeline and communicate early if market conditions or organizational decisions may affect it.

We provide a clear, tailored proposal before work begins. The professional fee, payment milestones, included services, and any anticipated expenses are outlined in advance.

Our goal is to make the investment straightforward and predictable, with no surprises as the search progresses.

Communication is a central part of our approach. Depending on the engagement, clients receive scheduled check-ins, written progress updates, market feedback, and timely communication about candidate activity, potential risks, and decisions needed to keep the process moving.

You will have a dedicated point of contact and a clear understanding of where the search stands at every stage.

Yes. We regularly support sensitive and confidential searches. At the beginning of the engagement, we work with you to determine the appropriate level of discretion, candidate messaging, stakeholder involvement, and timing for sharing organizational information.

Eligible full-time search engagements include a replacement guarantee. If a candidate voluntarily resigns or is involuntarily separated during the guarantee period stated in your agreement, we will reopen the search for a replacement without an additional search fee.

The specific duration, eligibility requirements, and terms of the guarantee are outlined in each engagement agreement. The guarantee does not apply when there are material changes to the position, compensation, work location, reporting relationship, required qualifications, or other agreed-upon terms.