Description
Whether they're active in the field or performing duties on base, the safety of our Airmen is a top priority. It’s the job of Public Health specialists to protect our forces from a vast array of illness and disease by minimizing health risks within our community. Responsible for everything from educating Airmen on safety procedures and food inspection to investigating hazardous materials and sanitary standards, these professionals perform public health activities ensuring that our Airmen remain healthy on bases all over the world.
Core Skills
- data collection and survey design
- public health surveillance
- database entry and management
- statistical interpretation basics
- report writing and documentation
- regulatory compliance and inspection
- risk assessment and mitigation
- incident investigation
- training and public speaking
- technical writing for non-technical audiences
- time management
- stakeholder coordination
- problem solving
Common Certifications
- Certified in Public Health (CPH)
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS)
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- OSHA Hazardous Materials Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
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