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| Subject: Masters of Public Health from the US ...anyone? |
I have an MPH from the US and had landed recently and returned to finish my degree. I have not found any jobs in Canada yet.Iam wondering if those with an MPH, MHA etc. have had any luck in finding jobs in Canada or know about the prospects.
[11-12-2006,00:46]
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Anonymous |
(in reply to: Masters of Public Health from the US ...anyone?)
I will call myself Apu :)
[11-12-2006,00:51]
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Apu |
(in reply to: Masters of Public Health from the US ...anyone?)
I am speaking out of ignorance here... how many people are out there with your training and how many positions would a city have that require your qualificiations?
[11-12-2006,02:50]
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Sharon |
(in reply to: Masters of Public Health from the US ...anyone?)
Well there should a good number but numbers may vary according to concentration. Examples of Public Health concentrations are: Epidemiology, Health Policy & Mgt., Biostatistics,Social & BehavioraL Health, Environmental & Occupaional Health, International Health etc. The jobs are there usually in hospitals, research institutions, large companies,NGO´s, city & state health depts.
My concentration (one of the smallest)is in Environmental & Occupational Health. Job opportunities are there with oil companies, environmental consultants, public health inspector jobs, organizations that deal with environmental health policy and also I should be eligible for most health and safety positions.
But again a lot of jobs come through networking.In the US I have been able to atleast get some interviews lined up. I graduate in 10 days and I have not settled in Canada yet. I guess if I were to move there I would increase my chances????? Iam an optimistic fool. :)
[11-12-2006,12:35]
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Apu |
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Before I start painting a negative picture on job prospects in Canada. I have to admit that I did get one call in the US from the hiring manager in a large company based in Canada. He just wanted to know about when I graduate, when I was moving etc and that they were following up on my application....but really nothing to get my hopes high about.
[11-12-2006,12:50]
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Apu |
(in reply to: Masters of Public Health from the US ...anyone?)
sounds like you want to go swimming without getting wet.
have you checked the government boards?
[11-12-2006,15:09]
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Sharon |
(in reply to: Masters of Public Health from the US ...anyone?)
I guess swimming without getting wet would be wishful thinking :)
Sharon,I haven´t really looked at government job boards except for going to the Health Canada website.I guess I should go through job boards of each provincial govt.Thanks for the suggestion.
[11-12-2006,15:30]
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Apu |
