Employment Opportunities

Monongalia County Health Department is currently hiring for the following positions: 

Nutritionist 1
Nutritionist 2
Sanitarian 1
​Office Assistant 2
​Dental Hygienist/Smile Express coordinator
Dental Hygienist
​Custodian
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
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Office Assistant 2

Under direct supervision, the Office Assistant 2 provides full performance office support and data entry functions for the Monongalia County Health Department Clinical Services program. This position is responsible for interfacing the agency with the public, other agencies, community leaders, politicians, clients and other departmental divisions and MCHD staff. This includes answering incoming calls, registering clients for services, verifying insurance information, collecting payment for services as well as general office duties. A positive, pleasant and helpful demeanor is necessary at all times. Performs related duties as assigned. More info...

Sanitarian 1 

Under direct supervision, this position will perform entry-level duties in the enforcement of environmental and public health sanitation laws. They acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to conduct inspections, investigation, evaluations and educational programs in environmental and public health sanitation. Public contact and consideration travel are required. The sanitarian would be responsible for instruction of all food safety training classes and working with vector-borne disease grants along with surveillance. Performs related work as required. More info... 

Nutritionist 2

Monongalia County Health Department is seeking a Nutritionist 2 for the Marion and/or the Harrison County office. Under general supervision, performs professional work at entry level by promoting and presenting public health nutrition programs and evaluates and certifies the eligibility of applicants for participation in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. Performs related work as required. Public contact and travel are required. May be required to supervise. More info... 

Nutritionist 1

Monongalia County Health Department is seeking a Nutritionist 1 for the Marion and/or the Harrison County office. Under general supervision, performs professional work at entry level by promoting and presenting public health nutrition programs and evaluates and certifies the eligibility of applicants for participation in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. Performs related work as required. Public contact and travel are required. More info...
Dental Hygienist/Smile Express Coordinator
As a clinical dental hygienist, performs work at the full-performance level by promoting and providing dental hygiene and prophylaxis with the daily operation of Monongalia County Health Department (MCHD) Dentistry, in accordance with WV Code 30-4, The West Virginia Dental Practice Act. Has some latitude to vary methods and procedures used to promote and educate the public about oral hygiene. Performs administrative duties related to the development and presentation educational programs in the agency and the community. Position also serves as MCHD's Mobile Dental Coordinator and will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities of MCHD Dentistry mobile dental equipment. As needed, will be responsible for providing dental service at MCHD and in a mobile setting in accordance with appropriate permits defined in "Title 5 Legislative Rule, West Virginia Board of Dentistry, Series 13, Expanded Duties of Dental Hygienists or Dental Assistants."
​More info...
Email Nancy.L.Lilly@wv.gov​
Dental Hygienist
Under general supervision, performs work at the full-performance level by promoting and providing dental hygiene and prophylaxis in a state health facility, rehabilitation facility or public health clinic. Has some latitude to vary methods and procedures used to promote and educate the public about oral hygiene. Performs administrative duties related to educational programs. Performs related work as required. Full time, permanent 1.00 FTE position.
More info...
Email Nancy.L.Lilly@wv.gov
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Custodian

Monongalia County Health Department is seeking a custodian to work in the Preston County WIC Office located in Kingwood, WV.  This is a part time position–approximately five-six hours per week. Under limited supervision, the individual would perform routine manual work at the full-performance level cleaning in and around State buildings and institutions.  Work involves maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in an assigned area.  

Examples of work include:


  • Dusts, cleans, polishes and waxes furniture, fixtures, and woodwork
  • Washes windows and cleans blinds.
  • Cleans restrooms and replenishes with supplies
  • Sweeps, mops, waxes and polishes floors, stairs, corridors and courts using brooms, mops and buffers.
  • Cleans rugs and carpets with vacuum cleaners.
  • Disposes of trash and waste materials.
  • Cleans doors, door facings, and walls with disinfectant.
  • Checks and replaces light bulbs.
  • Sweeps sidewalks around buildings.
  • Shelve cleaning and restroom supplies.

Work hours are: Wednesday and Thursday; 4-7 p.m.

Send your application to 
Nancy L. Lilly, Personnel Coordinator
Monongalia County Health Department
453 Van Voorhis Rd.
Morgantown, WV  26505

Email:  nancy.l.lilly@wv.gov
Fax:  304-598-5199
Phone:  304-598-5197
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
MCHD WIC program has an immediate opening for a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to provide support services in a six- county WIC region. Must have good computer skills, have successfully breastfed one child and be able to provide breast-feeding education and support to WIC applicants. Part-time as needed, Monday through Friday. Competitive hourly rate of pay.  
Submit resume to: info.mchd@wv.gov.