Public Health Planner Job Description

Public health planners are responsible for compiling information, statistics and analysis related to health issues for specific communities and populations, in order to formulate an effective health care policy.

Typical Job Duties

• Integrate requirements and focus areas of different public health divisions and professionals

• Develop healthcare initiatives to meet the needs of specific communities

• Review and evaluate existing programs in order to determine their effectiveness

• Study health care programs and initiatives of other communities 

• Source and write grants to secure funding for health care initiatives and programs

• Liaise with health care professionals

• Review technical reports prepared by health care analysts