Public health professionals work to improve and protect the
health of populations by performing an array of essential public
health services, ranging from evaluating population-based
health services to developing programs to promote health and
prevent disease.
Public health professionals may work in a variety of private and
public settings including local, state or federal health
departments, community-based organizations, or in health
advocacy, policy or research organizations. For more
information on career opportunities and the impact of public
health, visit the What
is Public Health? website.
Public health professionals work in a diverse range of career
positions. Positions vary based on the discipline and
setting.
Examples of careers in Community Health
include:
- Program planner
- Outreach specialist
- Health promotion coordinator
- Public health advisor
- Researcher
- Health educator
Examples of careers in Global Health
include:
- In-field consultant
- Researcher
- Global program manager
- Administrator
- Health policy analyst
- Program assistant