Highest Paying

Jobs In
Public Health
“By 2030, an estimated
14% of all business
opportunities in the
health and well-being
sector globally will be
in Africa”
Vera Songwe
Executive Secretary
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
Organizations Hiring Public Health Professionals

Govt. Agencies Faith-Based Charitable Groups

(in Africa & abroad) (like World Vision)

Int. Organizations Industry, Banking & Finance

(such as WHO) (like the World Bank)

Pvt. Research & Academia Int. Charitable Foundations

(Universities and think tanks) (like Gates Foundation)
 Public Health Demand & Investments

IFC estimates that over

the next decade

$25-30 Billion
Vera Songwe in new investment will be
Executive Secretary
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
needed to meet Africa’s
Africa carries 24% of the health care demand
global disease burden
Demand for Public Health Jobs In Africa
In the Next Decade

90,000 500,000 300,000

Physicians Nurses Community
Health Workers
List of
Highest
Paying Jobs
10 Occupational
Health Specialist
They work to prevent injury
and illness to workers,
property, the environment
and also the public.

Median Salary

$66,790 /yr
9 Non- Profit
Coordinator
They lead a campaigns to help
people in needy communities to
stay healthy, or help the non-
profit to raise money for various
causes related to public health.

Median Salary

$69,490 /yr
8 Health Care
Consultant

They try to boost the life

quality and the health of
people

Median Salary

$71,273 /yr
7
Biostatistician

They apply statistics to public

health concerns, particularly
in the field of biology.

Median Salary

$75,560 /yr
6 Biomedical
Engineer
They work on lab testing &
scientific techniques that involve
tissue samples and fluids to assist
doctors in getting more effective
diagnoses for different diseases.

Median Salary

$86,960 /yr
5 Health Service
Administrator
This career path combines politics,
business & science to efficiently
manage & deploy human & fiscal
resources to deliver the most
effective public health services.

Median Salary

$88,580 /yr
4 Medical & Health
Services Manager

These professionals plan,

coordinate & direct services
in medicine & health care.

Median Salary

$88,580 /yr
3
Epidemiologist

Epidemiologists study and

analyze disease patterns to
prevent and mitigate public
health crises.

Median Salary

$89,370 /yr
2 Natural Sciences
Manager
These highly trained
professionals work in a
variety of scientific roles in
public health related to
research and development.
Median Salary

$115,730 /yr
1 Infectious Disease
Specialist
Professionals within this field
research the causes of disease
and actions that can be taken
to prevent further outbreaks.

Median Salary

$199,301 /yr
How Can I Get One Of These Jobs?
A Public Health degree + Relevant work experience.

BPH Bachelors of Public Health

MPH Master of Public Health

Ph.D Doctor of Public Health

Bachelors of Public Health

Duration Eligibility

3 years Diploma in Public Health

Or
2 Years
Allied Health Science/ Paramedical Science from a
recognized university with Health/ Public sector
experience
Masters of Public Health

Duration Eligibility

Bachelors Degree in Public Health/ Health Science/

Paramedical Science/ Social Work from a recognized
university.
2 Years
Or

Any Bachelors Degree from a recognized university with

Health/ Public sector experience
Ph. D In Public Health (96 Credits)

Duration Eligibility

3 Years
Master degree in Public Health/ Medical Science from a
recognized university
(96 Credits)
Ph. D In Public Health (120 Credits)

Duration Eligibility

3.5 Years
Master degree in Health Science from a recognized
university with Health/ Public sector experience
(120 Credits)
How To Choose A College?
You must consider the following factors before choosing a college to study
Public Health

 Simplified & Flexible Learning

 Work & Study Options
 Accreditation & Recognitions
 Global Exposure
 Local Presence
 Strong Alumni Base
 University Ranking
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