If you’re in the field of Global Health, it’s likely that you’ve encountered the idea of Maternal and Child Health (MCH). In recent years, MCH has gained momentum, becoming the effort of a worldwide concerted campaign.
MPH (Master of Public Health) degrees can open up a variety of doors and career opportunities, both locally and internationally in the public and Global Health fields. But knowing which MPH program can be overwhelming! Here are 4 factors to consider.
Getting your foot in the door for a career in global health is exciting but challenging – especially if you have never worked in the field before. Highlighting transferable skills, such as writing, research, and team management, however, can help you land a global health job, as it shows you have the necessary skills for the position.
Transferable skills are important to emphasize throughout job applications and interviews – especially if you’re new to the Global Health field. Sarah Grace’s last article on ThriveHire outlined ways to jumpstart your career in Global Health. And within that article, she spoke about the importance of developing transferable skills.
Indigenous people in the Arctic have long relied on country foods for their survival – traditional nourishment obtained from the wild has allowed these groups to be self-sustaining for thousands of years. Country food is an integral part of the identity of approximately 40 different ethnic groups that call the Arctic their home. Unfortunately, in these areas, food security is becoming increasingly threatened each day.
In recent years, sparks of innovation have emerged from unexpected places. Brewing in the rainforests of South America and communities in sub-Saharan Africa, these interesting ideas carry great potential for improving the field of global health. In particular, these breakthroughs can have marked advantages for underserved and disadvantaged communities all over the world. For example, despite Uganda being a low-income country, it’s the birthplace of a very interesting and pioneering technology that can save the lives of tens of thousands of babies.
Overcoming preconceived notions, Uganda is proving that low- and middle-income countries have great potential for contributing to advancements in global health.
Are you a student or young professional looking to pursue a career in Global Health? Do you know where you want to land in your career, but not sure how to get there?
The World Health Organization recently declared that NCDs are one of the top 10 threats to Global Health in 2019, and that every year across the globe 15 million people die from NCDs with over 85% of these deaths occurring in LMICs. It is evident that there’s a drastic geographical inequity in NCD prevention and treatment.
We’ve interviewed several thought leaders in Global Health – from medical trainees, to global health researchers and post-doctoral scholars. Given how interdisciplinary and transnational Global Health work is, professionals often have to wear several hats and learn how to work with people from various disciplines. Dr. Gisèle Yasmeen is a leader in this.
Whether you’re working in Global Health, or any other sector, sending professional networking emails will become a routine part of your job. If done well, they can be surprisingly simple but effective ways to get you one step closer to that Global Health opportunity you’ve been searching for.
