About the role
Public health developers work to promote health and prevent diseases in the population. They often have a college education in public health science, health science, or similar areas. Their work is cross-sectoral and may include collaborations with municipalities, county councils, and other organizations.Responsibilities
Public health developers are responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating public health promotion efforts. They work on collecting and analyzing data to identify health challenges. In addition, they are involved in policy development and can drive changes in society for better public health.Skills and tools
Public health developers need good knowledge of statistics and data analysis to interpret health data. They use tools such as survey programs and statistical software to collect and analyze information. Communication and collaboration skills are central to being able to influence and engage various stakeholders. Common competencies demanded by employers are folkhälsovetenskap, utvecklingsarbete and social hållbarhet.