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Public Health
Public Health Educator:
These positions are involved in performing research, advisory services, staff
assistance and consultation on health education programs. This includes
analysis of behavioral and other situational factors affecting good health
practices of individuals, groups, and communities; the planning of health
education programs designed to meet the needs of particular individuals,
groups, or communities; the selection of specialized educational methods, the
preparation of educational materials, and the carrying out of such education
activities that will best serve to stimulate the interest of individuals and
groups in scientific discoveries affecting health in the application of health
principles to daily living. Public health educators consult with state and
local health departments, and with national and local voluntary agencies;
organize community groups to study health problems and methods of disease
prevention; assist in coordinating mass health programs and in evaluating and
improving health education programs.
Public Health Program Advisor/Specialist:
These positions are involved in providing advice and assistance to state and
local governments and to advise various public, nonprofit, and private entities
on program and administrative matters relating to the development,
implementation, operation, administration, evaluation, and funding of public
health activities that may be financed using federal funds; or, conducting
studies and performing other analytical work related to the planning,
development, organization, administration, evaluation, and delivery of public
health programs.
Last revised:
October 3, 2006
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