Career Opportunities in Public Health. Health Sciences Expert Panel. Walden University Career Services Center

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1 Career Opportunities in Public Health Health Sciences Expert Panel Walden University Career Services Center

2 Introductions - Presenters Jody Early, Ph.D., M.S., CHES Program Director, Undergraduate Programs School of Health Sciences Michelle Burcin, Ph.D, MPH, MCHES Program Coordinator, B.S. in Public Health School of Health Sciences Nicolle Skalski, M.M. Bilingual Career Services Advisor Walden Career Services Walden University, LLC

3 Guest Panelists Walden Faculty Shana Morrell, PhD., MPH MPH Academic Program Coordinator/Faculty School of Health Sciences Nancy K. Rea, PhD, MHSA, CPH Program Director, PhD and MPH Programs School of Health Sciences Walden University, LLC

4 Guest Panelists Walden Students and Alumni Patricia Carlson, MPH Manager, Community Health Improvement Allina Hospitals and Clinics Tony Cappello, Ph.D District Public Health Administrator NE Colorado Health Department F. Benjamin Beatty, Ph.D, MPH, CHES Public Health Advisor Federal Drug Administration Walden University, LLC

5 Objectives Growth and trends Types of jobs and settings Networking and building your qualifications Walden success stories Walden University, LLC

6 6 I. Growth and Trends in Public Health

7 What is Public Health? Public Health is the science and art of protecting and improving the health of communities through education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and research for disease prevention. (ASPH, n.d.) Public Health is a field comprised of many health professions working toward one united goal: to promote population-based health and prevention. 7

8 Public Health Matters Health care matters to all of us some of the time, public health matters to all of us all of the time. -Former U.S. Surgeon General, C. Everett Koop 8

9 Public Health Achievements in the 20 th Century Increase in life expectancy globally Global reduction of infant and maternal mortality Control and elimination of many infectious diseases Prevention initiatives that have led to improvements in: Coronary heart disease & stroke Family planning Oral/dental health Healthier, safer food supply Recognition of tobacco use as health hazard Safer vehicles & highways Safer workplaces Vaccinations 9

10 Public Health is Multi-faceted Behavioral Science & Health Education Biostatistics Epidemiology Public Health Environmental & Occupational Health Health Services Administration Global Health 10

11 Career Shortages in Public Health According to the American Public Health Association s 2010 Workforce Brief, these are key shortage areas: Epidemiology Laboratory Sciences Environmental Sciences Public Health Nursing Health Services Administration Research 11

12 Workforce Trends in Public Health 46.6 average age of state public health worker 45-50% workforce of federal and state public health agencies eligible for retirement in next few years An est. 80% percentage of the public health workforce that lacks formal training in public health Workforce breakdown: 19% employed with federal agencies 33% employed with state agencies 34% employed with local agencies 14 % employed in other settings (including teaching and research) Source: Council on State Governments, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, National Association of State Personnel Executives. State Public Health Employee Shortage Report: A Civil Service Recruitment and Retention Crisis

13 Academic Preparation Healthy People 2020 includes a goal to increase public health degrees, minors, concentrations, and course work at all levels for all institutions of higher learning (bachelors, masters, PhD) PHI HP : Increase the proportion of 4-year colleges and universities that offer public health or related majors and/or minors. Addresses the lack of formal training for public health workers in the U.S. (Remember, 80% are not formally trained according to APHA) Responds to the Institute of Medicine s (IOM) 2003 charge to improve public health education and literacy of all citizens 13

14 Public Health Degrees, concentrations, and minors at Walden B.S. Public Health (launched Fall 2011) 14 Includes general program or program plus concentration in one of the following areas: Health Promotion and Wellness; Child Development; Disaster and Emergency Mgmt.; Health & Cultural Diversity; Health Psychology & Behavior; Health Communications; Health Informatics; Health Management Minor in Public Health (Fall 2012) Accelerate into Masters (AIM) option for BS- MPH

15 Public Health Degrees, concentrations, and minors at Walden cont d MPH (General) with practicum PhD w/specialization Epidemiology Community Health Education 15

16 II. Types of Jobs and Settings 16

17 Public Health-Related Skills Community outreach and service Designing, implementing & evaluating educational programs Developing screening programs Developing community health programs Fiscal planning & management Fund raising Health communications Policy development Research Quality management/accreditation Volunteer management Walden University, LLC

18 Public Health Work Settings Colleges and Universities Government (local, state or federal) Hospitals Insurance companies Managed care organizations Ministries of health Professional organizations Public and private foundations Public schools (K-12) Research and Development Organizations Substance abuse centers and agencies/rehabilitation centers Worksite Health Promotion source: Associations of Schools of Public Health 18

19 BS Career Opportunities Injury Program Coordinator: The Center for Health Promotion, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, seeks a full-time health professional to lead statewide injury prevention/educational program. Knowledge and experience in coalition building, health program planning, implementation and evaluation are desirable. (State of Maryland s Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene) Emergency Management Coordinator: primary responsibility for facilitating the planning, implementation and post implementation phases of various strategic projects for the department. The Emergency Management Coordinator will determine the appropriate qualitative and quantitative measures to evaluate progress and successful implementation. These projects will result in measurable improvements that will impact clinical, administrative, financial systems, and/or the infrastructural systems of MMC and that will benefit our patients, families and staff. The Emergency Management Coordinator will also provide regular progress reporting to his/her supervisor and other groups as appropriate. (Maine Medical Center) 19

20 MPH Career Opportunities Program Manager: Manage and Develop Volunteer Corps; Oversee teams of undergraduate student volunteers; Build and develop relationships with volunteer corps through Reflection Sessions and daily presence at the desk; Guide volunteers professional and leadership development through training and mid-semester reviews; Collaborate with the national program staff to implement effective training design and delivery; Work with site leadership to analyze program design, strategy and program vision; Use program data to manage and improve desk operations (Health Leads- Community Health Center) Research Associate: Review and administer grants, including evaluating brief and full proposals, summarizing external technical reviews, reviewing budgets, and ongoing monitoring of existing grants. Write issue briefs, research summaries, meeting reports, newsletter articles, and memos. Update content and manage the program website and other electronic dissemination vehicles. Research and identify new and emerging trends in online/electronic media and develop strategies in support of program initiatives. Assist with the writing, editing and production of marketing and program materials, including web and social media content development and contributions to e-newsletters, blogs and other communications. (AcademyHealth- Nonprofit/Advocacy) 20

21 PhD Career Opportunities Assistant Professor: The successful applicant will teach both on-campus and online in the Health Administration tracks of our MPH, MPA and MBA programs, and in our AUPHA certified undergraduate program. (University of Michigan- Flint) Research Scientist/Director: serve as New York s state director of comprehensive Tobacco Control program. Will supervise a staff of 20 and an annual budget of $42 million. The Director will provide leadership, guidance and direction to the Tobacco Control Program, including the development, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of effective tobacco control and public health interventions; implement the program's strategic plan; and ensure that strategies and actions are in place to achieve program and Departmental tobacco goals and reduce youth and adult tobacco use. (New York State Department of Health) All positions were found using Public Health CareerMart (careers.apha.org) 21

22 Job Boards and Sites Related to Public Health American Public Health Association. Society of Public Health Education Association of Schools of Public Health job board U.S. Public Health Service 22

23 Public Health Resources Cont d Emory s Public Health Job Connection Centers for Disease Control and Prevention APHA campaign for the public to heighten awareness about the importance of public health 23

24 III. Networking and Building Qualifications Develop a strong professional brand Engage in professional networking activities Increase your marketability 24

25 The Power of Networking and Branding It takes seconds to make a first impression What is UNIQUE about you? Your accomplishments, experiences, attitudes and personality traits How do you offer value and solve problems? What are you known for? Play to your strengths and passions Your Brand is Your Competitive Edge! 2012 Walden University, LLC

26 Develop a Strong Professional Brand Assess your skills and identify your strengths Reach Personal Brand Assessment: Create a powerful intro HBS Elevator Pitch Builder: 15 Second Pitch: Walden University, LLC

27 Engage in Professional Networking Activities Join your state chapter of the American Public Health Association Take on additional roles in your workplace Utilize online social networking tools Participate in Walden University networking activities 27

28 Join a Professional Association American Public Health Association (APHA) Association for Professionals in Infectious Disease and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC) American Association for Health Education (AAHE) National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) 28

29 Join Relevant LinkedIn Groups - APHA 29

30 Global Public Health LinkedIn Group 30

31 More Public Health Professional LinkedIn Groups 31

32 Showcase Your Brand via LinkedIn Features Create a strong tagline Join Groups Follow Companies Showcase your expertise through Answers Reading List by Amazon Links to blogs, Twitter Maintain update feeds 2012 Walden University, LLC

33 Increase Your Marketability How can you walk the talk of your future role? Get published Present at a conference Assume a leadership role at work Improve a process Volunteer for your professional association Serve on a non-profit board Develop a training manual 33

34 IV. Walden Success Stories 34

35 Patty Carlson, MPH Walden University Alumnus, MPH Manager, Community Health Improvement, Center for Healthcare Research & Innovation, Allina Health (Allina Hospitals & Clinics) Walden University, LLC

36 F Benjamin Beatty, PhD, MPH, CHES Walden University Alumnus, PhD, MPH Public Health Advisor, US Food and Drug Administration Contributing Faculty, Walden University Adjunct Faculty, Trident Univ. International Walden University, LLC

37 Tony Cappello, PhD Walden University Alumnus. Dissertation approved by CAO April 12, 2012! Public Health Director, Northeast Colorado Health Department Adjunct Faculty, College of Health Sciences at Kaplan University Walden University, LLC

38 For additional advice and strategies Walden University, LLC