Public Health Officer

Public Health Officer

United States Air Force

Apple Valley, CA 92307

Posted 9 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time

  • Industry

    Accounting, Finance

  • Job Description

    Public Health Officer

    KEEPING OUR FORCES HEALTHY

    Caring for the health of our Airmen also means helping preclude illness before it can affect our community. Responsible for preventing and controlling the spread of disease, Public Health Officers constantly monitor conditions and potential health threats. These specialists carefully follow disease trends and identify public health issues in order to maintain the health of our Airmen around the globe.


    QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
    MINIMUM EDUCATION

    Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or masters degree in public health (MPH/MSPH) plus a bachelors degree in a biological science


    QUALIFICATIONS
    • Completion of the basic Public Health Officer (PHO) course and the Contingency Preventive Medicine (CPM)course
    • Minimum of 24 months on active duty filling a Public Health Officer position
    • Completion of 5.5 week Officer Training School
    • Must be between the ages of 18 and 42

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