Also called: International Health Specialist
Runs health projects in other countries, like malaria prevention, vaccination drives, or clean water.
Coordinates with partners in Kenya by video call in the morning, reviews data on how many children were vaccinated, then plans a trip to visit clinics in the field. Works for nonprofits, USAID contractors, or foundations.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's in public health (global health focus); field experience like the Peace Corps helps.
Ways in: Graduate school, On-the-job training. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Public Health, Epidemiology, Biology, International Relations.
Growing about average. Funding-dependent and volatile.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI handles reporting and data dashboards; building partner trust across cultures and running field programs stay human.
Classes: Foreign language, AP Statistics, World History, Biology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9199.
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