101+ careers in public health

Cover
Title
Copyright
Contents
Preface
	Note
Acknowledgments
	Personal Acknowledgments From Beth Seltzer
	Personal Acknowledgments From Heather Krasna
Part I: Introduction to Public Health
	Chapter 1: What Is Public Health
		A Brief History of Public Health
		The Role of Public Health Today
		Public Health Needs You Now More than Ever
		References
	Chapter 2: Choosing a Public Health Career
		Self-Reflection: Skills, Abilities, Career Interests, and Job Functions
		Self-Reflection: Mission and Topic Area
		Self-Reflection: Setting and Type of Employer
		Self-Reflection: Lifestyle
		Prioritizing
		A Note About How This Book is Organized
		Career Research
		References
	Chapter 3: Education in Public Health and Related Fields
		Public Health Jobs at Every Level of Education
		Paying for Your Education
		Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Health or Other Fields
		Master’s Degrees in Public Health
		Other Master’s Degrees
		Combined Degree Programs
		Doctorates in Public Health
		Other Professional Degrees
		Certifications and Other Training
		Public Health or Medical School?
		References
Part II: Public Health Careers
	Chapter 4: Infectious Disease
		Epidemiologist
		Public Health Nurse
		Contact Tracer/Disease Intervention Specialist
		Public Health Laboratory Scientist
		Medical Officer
		Public Health Advisor
		HIV Strategy Coordinator
		Infection Preventionist
		Public Health Veterinarian
		Vaccine Researcher
		Disease Ecologist
		References
	Chapter 5: Chronic Disease
		Health Educator
		Health Promotion Program Coordinator
		Medical Epidemiologist/Chronic Disease
		Public Health Dentist
		Tobacco Quitline Coach/Smoking Cessation Specialist
		Behavioral Scientist
		Study Coordinator
		Fitness/Exercise Program Manager
		Public Health Genetics
		References
	Chapter 6: Health Equity and Justice
		Director, Office of Health Equity
		Community Engagement Specialist
		Patient Navigator
		Program Analyst, Health Equity Research
		Disability Inclusion and Accessibility Manager
		References
	Chapter 7: Environmental Health
		Environmental Health Specialist (Health Inspector)
		Physician/Environmental Health
		Community Activist
		Toxicologist
		Poisoning Prevention Coordinator
		Environmental Engineer
		Hazardous Waste Inspector
		Hydrologist
		Health Physicist
		Climate Change and Health Specialist
		Urban Planner
		References
	Chapter 8: Maternal, Child, Family, and Reproductive Health
		Community Health Worker
		Home Visit Nurse
		Perinatal Educator
		WIC Nutritionist
		Administrator, Family Health Services
		References
	Chapter 9: Aging
		“Aging-In-Place” Program Coordinator
		Dementia Services Coordinator
		Researcher in Aging and Public Health
		Provider Relationship Manager, Area Agency on Aging
		References
	Chapter 10: Injury Prevention and Response
		Injury Prevention Specialist
		Violence Prevention Program Director
		Director of Emergency Medical Services
		Specialist in Poison Information
		Medical Examiner
		References
	Chapter 11: Disaster Preparedness and Response
		Emergency Preparedness Specialist
		Disaster Preparedness Researcher
		Biodefense Researcher
		References
	Chapter 12: Occupational Health and Safety
		Occupational Medicine Physician
		Employee Health Nurse
		Industrial Hygienist
		Employee Wellness Manager
		References
	Chapter 13: Food Safety and Nutrition
		Public Health Nutritionist
		Food Security Program Manager
		Food Service Sanitarian
		Food Inspector/Department of Agriculture
		Consumer Safety Officer/Food and Drug Administration
		Food Scientist
		Chef
		References
	Chapter 14: Pharmaceuticals and Drug Safety
		Biostatistician
		Pharmacist
		Medical Officer/Drug Evaluation and Safety
		Regulatory Affairs Specialist
		Director, State Board of Pharmacy
		References
	Chapter 15: Education
		Health Teacher
		Health Education Consultant
		Continuing Education Coordinator
		Professor, School of Public Health
		References
	Chapter 16: Health Communication
		Social Media Strategist
		Communications Director
		Social Marketer
		Medical Writer
		Journalist
		Medical Expert/Media
		References
	Chapter 17: Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
		Public Health Social Worker
		Behavioral Health Program Coordinator
		Mental Health Researcher
		References
	Chapter 18: Public Health Law, Regulations, and Policies
		Advocacy Director
		Policy Analyst
		Health Legislative Assistant
		Health Economist
		Public Health Lawyer
		Administrative Law Judge
		References
	Chapter 19: Evaluation, Quality, and Patient Safety
		Program Evaluator
		Quality Improvement Specialist
		Outcomes Researcher
		Patient Safety Specialist
		Health Facility Surveyor
		References
	Chapter 20: Informatics, Data Science, and Technology
		Informatics Specialist
		Vital Records Professional
		Data Analyst
		Data Scientist
		Bioinformatician
		Geographic Information Systems Mapper
		User Experience Researcher
		Other Roles in Health Technology Companies
		References
	Chapter 21: Nonprofit Organizations
		Grant Writer
		Development Director
		Program Officer
		Volunteer Coordinator
		Executive Director
		References
	Chapter 22: Public Health Administration and Leadership
		Health Commissioner
		Chief Operating Officer
		Federal Agency Director
		References
	Chapter 23: Military
		Air Force Public Health Officer
		Army Preventive Medicine Officer
		Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist
		Additional Examples of Public Health at Work in the Military
	Chapter 24: Global Health and Humanitarian Assistance
		Getting Global Health Right
		A Competitive Job Market, Requiring Humility and Flexibility
		Online Overview: Global Health Websites
		Preparing for a Global Health Career: Education and Areas of Study
		Gaining Experience: Volunteering and Internships
		Finding Your First Job
		Job Listings Online
		Job Types in Global Health
		Program Manager
		Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist
		Logistician
		Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Manager
		Implementation Science
		Health Systems Strengthening Advisor
		Physician/Global Health
		Biomedical Engineer
		Entomologist
		Addendum
		References
Part III: Finding & Succeeding in Your Public Health Career
	Chapter 25: Finding Jobs in Public Health
		Step 2: Networking
		Step 3: Resumes, Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letters
		Step 4: Finding and Applying for Opportunities
		Step 5: Interviewing
		Step 6: Decisions and Negotiation
		Job Search Tips for Specific Situations
		Planning for the Future
		Conclusion
		References
Index