Careers in Public Health
Why pursue a career in public health?
Public health is a diverse and growing field that offers many career options for people from a variety of educational backgrounds. Whether you are interested in biology, education, business or anything in between, chances are that you will find a position you enjoy in the field of public health. Public health professionals are essential to keeping our communities safe and healthy, and the work they do is extremely rewarding.
Career Descriptions
- Emergency Preparedness and Bioterrorism Coordinator
- Engineering Technician
- Epidemiologist
- Local Public Health Director/Commissioner
- Local Public Health Educator
- Public Health Dentist
- Public Health Nurse
- Public Health Nutritionist/Dietitian
- Public Health Physicians/Medical Consultants to Local Health Departments
- Public Health Planner
- Public Health, Sanitary and Environmental Engineer
- Public Health Sanitarian, Technician and Inspector
- Public Health Specialist
- Public Health Support Staff
- Radiological Health Specialist
- Research Scientist
- Water Resource Specialist
To learn more about whether public health is the field for you and how to pursue a career, please visit:
- whatispublichealth.org - Frequently Asked Questions
- Explore Public Health Careers – lists overview, academic requirements, salary ranges, and additional resources for a variety of public health jobs
Employment
- New York State Department of Health Employment Opportunities
- Employment - New York State Association of County Health Officials
- New York State Department of Civil Service
- New York State Health Careers Web site
Interactive Ways to Learn about Public Health and Public Health Careers
- Public Health Quiz - What is Public Health
- Outbreak at Watersedge, an Interactive Game
- Orientation to Public Health Web-based training — intended for new and current public health workers
