Public Health Officer
15AI EXPOSURE TODAY15
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST45%
NOT A FORECAST45%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYA
STARTING PAY£26,000 - £31,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
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Public Health Officer
Public Health Officers work to keep whole communities healthy. They spot health problems early, find out why people get sick, and create plans to stop illness spreading. They work with doctors, councils, and schools to make sure everyone has a fair chance of good health.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (15), and people want a real person for this. That preference is the protection. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
NHS EnglandAs a leading employer in public health, NHS England offers diverse opportunities for Public Health Officers to impact community health positively.Public Health EnglandPublic Health England is dedicated to improving health and reducing health inequalities, making it an ideal employer for passionate public health professionals.
NHS Health ScotlandNHS Health Scotland focuses on improving health and reducing health inequalities, providing a supportive environment for Public Health Officers.
The Faculty of Public HealthThe Faculty of Public Health is a professional body for public health specialists, offering resources and networking opportunities for Public Health Officers.