Public Health Officer

United States Air Force
| Lewiston, ID

$69,359 per year |

OTHER |

May 7^th, 2025

United States Air Force
Lewiston, ID
$69,359 per year
OTHER
May 7^th, 2025

KEEPING OUR FORCES HEALTHY
Caring for the health of our Airmen also means helping preclude illness before it can affect our community. Public Health Officers apply public health, preventive medicine, and medical entomology knowledge, techniques, and skills to promote health and reduce the incidence of communicable/zoonotic/vector-borne diseases, occupational and environmental illnesses and injuries, food-borne diseases, and disease and non-battle injuries while in-garrison and deployed. Public Health Officers constantly monitor conditions and potential health threats. These specialists promote public health through epidemiological surveillance of health and disease trends in populations, as well as monitoring food safety practices, and sanitation levels in public and food service facilities.
REQUIREMENTS
You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Minimum Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD)
Master of Public Health degree (MPH/MSPH)

Note: all applicable degrees must be from accredited institutions and programs and applicants must have/maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale for all applicable degrees.

Qualifications

For Public Health Officers, knowledge of basic epidemiology, microbiology, food technology and hygiene, communicable diseases, occupational and environmental health, and medical entomology.

Completion of the basic Public Health Officer (PHO) course and the Contingency Preventive Medicine (CPM) course
Completion of Officer Training School
Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthday

For Medical Entomologists, knowledge of medical entomology, arthropod biology, vertebrate and invertebrate hazards, and Integrated Pest Management principles.

Completion of the basic Public Health Officer (PHO) course and the Contingency Preventive Medicine (CPM) course
Completion of the Operational Entomology Course
Certification as a DoD Pesticide Applicator through a DoD-approved course
Completion of Officer Training School
Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthday

Subscribe for Latest Jobs

Get job updates directly to your inbox.

Share This job

Spread the word through your favorite platforms.

Similar Jobs

Public Health Officer

United States Air Force | Boise, ID

May 7^th, 2025

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Headway | Boise, ID

May 9^th, 2025

Remote Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Wage: Between $90-$122 an hour Are you a Licensed Mental Health Counselor looking to launch a private practice, or grow your existing practice? Headway can help you earn more through insurance! Headway supports thousands of mental health clinicians across the United States in our mission to rewire the mental healthc...

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

LifeStance Health | Post Falls, ID

May 8^th, 2025

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It's a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best...

Mental Health Therapist (Idaho)

SonderMind | Coeur D'Alene, ID

May 7^th, 2025

SonderMind is a leading mental health care platform revolutionizing therapy services. We are seeking compassionate and highly skilled licensed mental health therapists to join our expanding network. As a SonderMind therapist, you will have the opportunity to meaningfully impact the lives of individuals seeking therapy while enjoying the flexibility and support o...

Biomedical Laboratory Officer

United States Air Force | Boise, ID

May 7^th, 2025

conducting tests. supplying answers.Biological tests are an essential part in determining the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Responsible for directing the services and integrity of their lab, Biomedical Laboratory Officers are essential to helping physicians accurately treat their patients. In addition to their scientific duties, these experts institute new ...

Mental Health Therapist

Talkspace | Boise, ID

May 7^th, 2025

Join Talkspace, a leading online platform for therapists and counselors to provide mental health care on your schedule, all from the comforts of home. This is a remote, part-time position for independently licensed therapists and counselors.The Benefits:Choose Your Time Commitment - As a Talkspace therapist, there is no caseload requirement or non-compete clause ...

CNA Behavioral Health Tech

Portneuf Medical Center | Pocatello, ID

May 7^th, 2025

OverviewJoin our team as a night shift, full-time, CNA/Behavioral Health Tech in Pocatello, ID.Why Join Us?Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare BetterThrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.People-First: We prioritize your we...

Behavioral Health Technician

Haven Behavioral | Boise, ID

May 7^th, 2025

Shifts: Full-Time Nights (7pm - 7:30am)(3, 12 hour shifts) Why Haven of Cottonwood Creek Haven Behavioral of Cottonwood Creek, a proud member of Oceans Healthcare, is a facility providing high-quality, specialty behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. Our success is a reflection of the excellence and dedication of...