Infectious Disease Officer
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Infectious disease officers are medical professionals in the military or in government agencies who focus on preventing and controlling infectious diseases.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitoring and investigating infectious disease outbreaks.
- Implementing disease prevention and control programs.
- Advising on public health policies.
- Conducting research on infectious diseases.
- Providing training and education on infection control.
Required Qualifications
- Medical degree (MD or DO) or advanced degree in public health or epidemiology.
Career Pathways
- Infectious Disease Officer
- Public Health Program Manager
- Director of Infectious Disease Control
- Senior Advisor for Infectious Diseases
Related Organizations and Employers
- National Association for Public Safety Infection Control Officers: NAPSICO
- Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America: SHEA
- International Society for Infectious Diseases: ISID
- Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology: APIC
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): CDC Careers
- Public Health Agency of Canada: PHAC Careers
- World Health Organization (WHO): WHO Careers
- United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID): USAMRIID Careers
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