Health Planner Job Description

Public health planners compile information, statistics and analysis on health issues for specific populations or communities.

Employment

Public health planners are often employed by the Department of Health at the state level.

Duties

Public health planners are usually responsible for integrating requirements and focus areas of different public health divisions and professionals, as well as for securing funding and resources through proposals and grant writing.

Education

Public health planners are required to have a baccalaureate degree; the area of study may vary. Master's degrees are typically in urban or regional planning and public health.

Job Scope

Public health planners may develop advocacy programs for public health policies within the state and outside the local health department.

Considerations

Jobs that might be described as individual health planners usually fall under the categories of therapists or home care services. Public health planners deal with issues and trends that involve larger groups.

References

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