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As a public health manager or director, sometimes called a health improvement practitioner or public health adviser, you’ll use your research and communication skills to help people adopt healthier lifestyles or improve health policies. Read on to find out what working in this role is like.
Public health careers can be varied and involve working across different organisations.
Typically graduates in this field can find work across a variety of sectors depending on their interests and training. You might work as a public health officer for a charity or health improvement practitioner in the NHS. With experience, you can move into advanced roles that focus on a particular region, section of the community or health issue.
Experienced practitioners in public health may be able to pursue self-employment as a researcher, consultant or writer.
The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) offers various professional training courses that will let you gain level 2 awards in Public Health and bolster your skills in specific areas.
Larger employers like the NHS and international charities often provide structured in-house training to their employees.
Getting a postgraduate qualification is a common way to move into specialist roles and many employers will help you in achieving this.
Use our Career Matcher to see which industries and roles align best with your interests.
