Public Health Officer - Gresham, United States - United States Air Force

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    Description

    KEEPING OUR FORCES HEALTHYCaring 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 EDUCATIONDoctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or master's degree in public health (MPH/MSPH) plus a bachelor's 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 have not reached your 42nd birthday