Frequently Asked Questions

The Institute of Health does not employ its own recruitment, and staffing is carried out as a personnel change for all Yokohama City staff. Therefore, those who wish to work at the Institute of Health will first take the staff recruitment test in Yokohama City, but the recruitment test is not conducted by specifying the workplace, so please be aware in advance that you may not always be assigned to the Health Research Institute as you wish.
The occupations of the staff working at the Institute of Health are chemistry, pharmacists, hygiene observers, clinical laboratory technicians, office work, etc. Please refer to the Personnel Commission Secretartiat website for the qualifications required for the exam and the details of the exam.

If you want to link to the website of the Institute of Health, please contact us in advance with the URL of the link source, the link destination URL, and the e-mail address for contacting the link applicant.

The Health Research Institute is not a medical institution. Therefore, we cannot respond to questions about individual medical care. Please consult your doctor at your medical institution or your nearest medical institution.

As a general rule, the Health Research Institute does not directly accept paid request inspections for food. For inspection of food complaints, please consult with Health and Welfare Center Health Sanitation Division Food Sanitation Section.

It is necessary to take measures to investigate the cause and prevent recurrence. Please notify the nearest Health and Welfare Center Health Sanitation Division Food Sanitation Section promptly as it is.

Please notify the Health and Welfare Center Health Sanitation Division Food Sanitation Section. The Health and Welfare Center, which has jurisdiction over the facility, monitors and provides guidance on food handling and facilities depending on the situation.

As a general rule, the Health Research Institute does not accept request inspections directly. First, please consult at the Health and Welfare Center window.

As a general rule, the Health Research Institute does not accept request inspections directly. First, please consult at the Health and Welfare Center window.

First, please consult with the Health and Welfare Center Health Sanitation Division Environmental Health Consultation Service.

Please refer to (company) Yokohama-shi food hygiene association (045-711-1911).

Please contact the Health and Welfare Center Health Sanitation Division Food Sanitation Section.