About the role
Public health planners work to promote health and prevent diseases in society. They often have a college education in public health science, social medicine, or similar fields. Their work is cross-sectoral and includes collaboration with various actors within the public and private sectors.Responsibilities
Public health planners develop and implement strategies and programs to improve the population's health. They analyze health data to identify risk factors and target groups. Their work also includes following up and evaluating public health interventions as well as informing and educating the public.Skills and tools
Public health planners need good knowledge of statistics and epidemiology as well as the ability to interpret and analyze health data. They use tools such as statistical programs and databases. Important skills include communication, project management, and the ability to work cross-sectorally. Common competencies demanded by employers are folkhälsovetenskap, utvecklingsarbete and social hållbarhet.