What a Public Health Investigation Manager at LA County Public Health Wishes They Had Known Before Entering the Public Health Industry
Fabiola, a Public Health Investigation Manager, found research crucial for entering the field, stating, "just do your homework," to avoid being "blindsided." The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the unexpectedly "very, very demanding" and "nonstop" nature of the work, highlighting the importance of thorough preparation for unforeseen challenges.
Public Health, Pandemic Response, Research Skills, Problem-Solving, Resilience
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Fabiola Chavez
Public Health Investigation Manager
LA County Public Health
Cal State Northridge , 2004
Cal State Northridge
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Video Highlights
1. The Public Health Investigation Manager role can be extremely demanding, especially during a pandemic or crisis.
2. Thorough research is crucial before entering the field to avoid being blindsided by unexpected challenges.
3. Proactive research helps to ensure a more realistic understanding of the role's demands and expectations.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before entering the industry?
I think I pretty much knew what I needed to know about this role because I did all the research before I came in. If I could add one thing, it's that it's very demanding, especially during a pandemic.
Now that we've experienced a pandemic, it was very demanding and nonstop. Nobody could have guessed we were going to have a pandemic, so no one could have told me about that.
I guess through your research, you don't have to depend on anyone else telling you things. Then you realize, "Oh, somebody should have told me this."
My recommendation would be to do your research and make sure you know everything about the industry or field you want to enter before you commit. That way, you won't be blindsided.
I did my research and my homework because I didn't want to be blindsided by anything. So that would be my advice: just do your homework.
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