Job Details: Public Health Officer

Description: Interested in being part of an elite medical team as a member of the U.S. Air Force's Biomedical Sciences Corps? Consider joining as a public health officer.
PHOs in the Air Force prevent disease, disability and premature death by conducting epidemiologic surveillance and response, analyzing communicable environmental/occupational diseases, overseeing food safety programs and establishing prevention and control strategies. You'll have the option to travel and do your job in places like Alaska, Hawaii, Japan, Korea, Germany and England. In addition, you'll work in a team environment with some of the most highly trained professionals in medicine.

Benefits
You will receive excellent healthcare coverage for you and your family, a retirement pension after 20 years of qualifying service, a thrift savings program [similar to a 401(k)] and 30 days vacation with pay beginning your first year.

Continuing Education
The Air Force understands the importance of staying up-to-date with the most recent trends and procedures. The Air Force sponsors continuing education units and training to keep you current in your profession as well as opportunities for advanced degrees.

Qualifications
This is an active-duty position as an Air Force officer. To be considered, you must meet the following requirements:
• Must be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 18 and 42.
• Must be willing to relocate.
• Must have obtained a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Master of Science in Epidemiology or Master of Public Health from an accredited institution.
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Posting Date: Mar 5 08