Public Health
Public Health careers have developed in response to the growing need for professionals versed in diverse public health problems facing society today. These issues can include: illnesses associated with the built environment; health threats connected to substance abuse, community violence, and racial and ethnic disparities; the challenges of effective health education and promotion for diverse populations; access to timely and appropriate health services; control of infectious diseases; prevention and treatment of chronic diseases; and global and national trends that affect public health such as migration, immigration and suburbanization.
Job Titles
| Academic Policy Advisor* | Legislative or Management Policy Advisor |
| Biostatistician* | NGO Director |
| Community Health Specialist | Nutritionist* |
| Community Health Worker | Public Health Attorney* |
| Community Outreach and Education Manager | Public Health Consultant* |
| Consumer Safety Officer | Public Health Engineer |
| Director of Family Health Services* | Health Information Officer |
| Disease Preparedness Researcher | Public Health Inspector |
| Epidemiologist* | Public Health Planner |
| Health Communications | Reproductive Health Specialist |
| Health Data or Policy Analyst | Research Analyst |
| Health Promotion Program Coordinator | Research Assistant |
| Infection Preventionist* |
Employers
| Boston Public Health Commission | PatientsLikeMe |
| Ibis Reproductive Health | The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia |
| National Initiative for Children’s Healthcare Equality | Muscular Dystrophy Association |
Industries
| Education | Insurance |
| Government | Medical Research |
| Health and Wellness | Non-profit |
| Healthcare | Pharmaceutical |
Internships and Co-ops
These samples titles can be used to research internship opportunities.
- Health Impact Assessment Intern
- Health Marketing and Communications Intern
- Public Health Intern
- Public Health/Disease Management Intern
Use NUworks, SimplyHired.com, Indeed.com or other internship sites to search for openings.
For more information, please visit the department’s website.
Students enrolled in the College of Professional Studiesmay click here for co-op and internship information.
Resources
Websites for Career Exploration
- Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook
- MassCIS – Massachusetts Information System
- O*NET
- Vocational Biographies (username: NE Univ; password: RAZDE)
- Department of Public Health – Executive Office of Health and Human Services
- Careers in Public Health.net
- ExploreHealthCareers.org
- Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health
- HealthCarePathway.com
- MPHonline
- Public Health Online
- Boston Public Health Commission
Career Development Videos:
- Careers in Environmental Justice
- Careers in Food Justice
- Careers in Public Health, Part 1 & Part 2
Websites for Job Search
- National Association of County & City Health Officials
- PublicHealthJobs
- Massachusetts Public Health Association
Professional Associations
Find valuable industry information, job sites, and professional networking opportunities.
- American Public Health Association
- Association for Professionals in Infectious Disease and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC)
- Society for Public Health Education
Social Media
Sample industry specific LinkedIn groups and Twitter handles. Stay on top of industry trends, company information, job listings and networking opportunities. Visit the Social Media and LinkedIn pages for more information on how to leverage your social media network.
LinkedIn Groups
- Northeastern University Career Design
- Northeastern University International Students and Alumni Networking Group
- sheLEADS at Northeastern
- Northeastern MPH Program Networking
- American Public Health Association
Twitter Handles
- @BYHP – Boston Young Health Pros
- @CareerCoachNU
- @HealthyBoston
- @MassDPH