Q4 | Health

Career Opportunities in Public Health

Career Opportunities in Public Health

• Public Health Practice

• Health Education

• Epidemiology

• Environmental Health

• International Health

• Maternal and Child Health

• Nutrition

• Health Services Administrator

Primary Tasks in Public Health

• Assess and monitor health of communities.

• Formulate public policies.

• Assure that all populations have access to appropriate and cost-effective care.

Health Careers

Encompass a wide range of professions from hands-on patient care to population-level health care practices.

Therapeutic Services/Direct Patient Care

Involves medical specialists, nurses, physical therapists, and dentists providing hands-on care to patients.

Imaging & Diagnostic Services

Utilizes technology for patient diagnosis, including medical laboratory technologists, ultrasound technicians, and radiologists.

Support Services

Maintain cleanliness in healthcare environments, such as hospital maintenance engineers and technicians.

Health Informatics and Business

Includes health information management, data analysis, and health care administration roles.

Research and Development

Advances healthcare through scientific research, with roles like biomedical chemists and pharmaceutical scientists.

Public Health

Focuses on improving community health through disease prevention, health promotion, and policy formulation.

Mental Health Practitioners

Professionals trained to assist individuals with mental and emotional health issues.

Psychiatrists & Psychologists

Diagnose and treat mental health conditions, provide therapy, and prescribe medication.

Counselors

Offer guidance and support to individuals with mental health concerns, including drug abuse problems.

Careers in Drug-Abuse Treatments

Include psychiatric nurses, detox specialists, and counselors who help individuals with substance abuse issues.