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    How to build career expertise in global health

    Devex highlights some of the skills critical to building your expertise in the public health sector, according to global development professionals in the field.

    By Emma Smith

    While a nursing or medical background is essential for some roles in global health, implementing effective health care solutions requires a wide range of technical expertise and soft skills. Strong skills in project management, communication, and data analysis are important in understanding health challenges in different contexts.

    Devex spoke to two experts, working on different aspects of public health, to find out what it takes to build expertise in the sector.

    The challenges facing public health are broad and complex, requiring a wide range of solutions. For example, different expertise is required to improve management systems; design health promotion programs; develop epidemiology research; or improve disease control and surveillance, explained Dr. Elvira Beracochea, founder and president at Realizing Global Health.

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      For four years, Emma Smith covered careers and recruitment, among other topics, for Devex. She now freelances for Devex and has a special interest in mental health, immigration, and sexual and reproductive health. She holds a degree in journalism from Glasgow Caledonian University and a master’s in media and international conflict.

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