Epidemiologist, Kaimātai tahumaero
Also known as
- Public health advisor, public health analyst, epidemiology analyst, veterinary epidemiologist, epidemiology adviser, quarantine scientist
Epidemiologists study causes and patterns of disease and other negative health outcomes in humans and animals. They develop ways to detect and control outbreaks of infectious diseases.
Your pay could be
$84K
Lower
$111K to $169K
Most common
$199K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Epidemiologists
- usually work regular business hours but may work long or irregular hours and be on call
- usually work in offices and laboratories and may travel
- need to be methodical, work well under pressure and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- study diseases and health outcomes
- plan biological research
- lead medical science or health care programmes
- share information with government agencies
- prepare reports and presentations
- create standards for work processes and medical care
- guide scientists and health staff
- research diseases and parasites
Investigative
Social
Practical
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You need
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a master's degree in public health, biological sciences, veterinary science or similar area
- a doctoral degree in public health (epidemiology) or similar
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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