Public Health Careers

Public Health – Work in this field includes tracking disease outbreaks, implementing vaccination programs, setting workplace safety standards, and advocating for policies like clean air regulations. Unlike clinical care that treats individual patients, public health focuses on protecting and improving the health of entire populations and communities.

Each career pathway includes a dedicated page outlining what the role involves, recommended education, certification requirements, and potential opportunities for growth within the health system. Use these guides to learn where your interests align and discover how you can make a difference in First Nations health.

Start exploring—and find the path that fits your passion and strengths.

Epidemiologist – Surveillance, data analysis, outbreak response.
Medical Health Officer – Physician leadership in population health, policy, and CD control.
Public Health Nurse – Immunization, screening, health promotion; may collaborate with Clinical Care.
STBBI Nurse – Focus on sexually transmitted & blood-borne infections; clinical tasks → Clinical Care (secondary).
Communicable Disease Control Nurse – Case management, contact tracing, outbreak response.
Environmental Health Officer – Inspections, environmental risk mitigation, compliance.
Infection Control Advisor – Outbreaks and policy, clinical infection prevention in facilities.
TB Nurse – Case management, DOT, contact investigations; Clinical Care (secondary).
Maternal Child Health Supervisor – Program leadership in MCH; Administration (secondary) for supervisory/operational duties.
Health Promotion Educator – Community education, prevention campaigns.
Community Health Nurse – Broad community nursing; Clinical Care (secondary) for direct care.

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