Full Description
The public health landscape is one of the most rapidly growing and cutting-edge fields at the moment and, in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, there has never been a more meaningful time to enter the field. This thoroughly updated and revised third edition of 101+ Careers in Public Health continues to act as a career guide both for students seeking a first job in the field of public health and for anyone seeking guidance on how to best navigate the next stages of an existing career. Discussing not only emerging career paths but also traditional and familiar job types in public health, this book offers comprehensive advice and practical tips. It includes a wide survey of career profiles, including careers closely involved with pandemic response, climate change, technology and data science, and social justice advocacy.
This third edition continues to provide a clear introduction to the history of public health with detailed descriptions of the many educational pathways that lead to public health careers. The book explores more than 120 different jobs in public health, with complete job descriptions, educational requirements, and future outlooks in addition to public health profiles from working professionals in the field. Whether interested in positions in government, healthcare, non-governmental organizations, technology, research, academia, philanthropic organizations, global health, consulting, or other private sector companies, this exciting third edition of 101+ Careers in Public Health provides excellent career guidance and produces helpful self-reflection when deciding on a public health career path.
Key Features:
Provides an introduction to the important competencies, training, and requirements needed to secure job opportunities at different career stages
Includes step-by-step advice on how to network, apply, and interview for the job that best matches your interests, complete with a sample resume and cover letter
Presents 50 new interviews from early career, management, and leadership positions as well as job descriptions for 20 occupations new to this edition
Expanded coverage on global health and related opportunities, in addition to jobs in data science and technology
Offers career advice for entry-level candidates and also for anyone looking to change careers
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
PART I: INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 1. What Is Public Health?
Chapter 2. Choosing a Public Health Career
Chapter 3. Education in Public Health and Related Fields
PART II: PUBLIC HEALTH CAREERS
Chapter 4. Infectious Disease
Chapter 5. Chronic Disease
Chapter 6. Health Equity and Justice
Chapter 7. Environmental Health
Chapter 8. Maternal, Child, Family, and Reproductive Health
Chapter 9. Aging
Chapter 10. Injury Prevention and Response
Chapter 11. Disaster Preparedness and Response
Chapter 12. Occupational Health and Safety
Chapter 13. Food Safety and Nutrition
Chapter 14. Pharmaceuticals and Drug Safety
Chapter 15. Education
Chapter 16. Health Communication
Chapter 17. Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder
Chapter 18. Public Health Law, Regulations, and Policies
Chapter 19. Evaluation, Quality and Patient Safety
Chapter 20. Informatics, Data Science, and Technology
Chapter 21. Nonprofit Organizations
Chapter 22. Public Health Administration and Leadership
Chapter 23. Military
Chapter 24. Global Health and Humanitarian Assistance
PART III: FINDING & SUCCEEDING IN YOUR PUBLIC HEALTH CAREER
Chapter 25. Finding Jobs in Public Health
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