Health Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers

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Conduct research, produce reports and administer health care policies and programs.

Outlook

Fair

Wage

Low: $24.00
Median: $40.00
High: $53.33

Training

  • A bachelor's degree or college diploma in health science, public administration, recreation administration or hospital administration, or a bachelor's degree in social science, is required.
  • A graduate degree in health, social science or an administrative discipline may be required.
  • Several years of experience in the health field as a health care professional or as a community or social service worker are usually required.

Places of Employment

Government departments and agencies, consulting establishments, universities, research institutes, hospitals, community agencies, educational institutions, professional associations, non-governmental organizations and international organizations.

Regulated

No