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Pandemic Preparedness Specialist
Designs national and organisational systems to detect and respond to new outbreaks
£45k–£90k Pandemic legacy
What it involves
Builds surveillance systems, stockpile strategies, response protocols and cross-sector coordination frameworks to minimise harm when the next pandemic emerges.
Skills & knowledge needed
EpidemiologyPublic healthEmergency planningInternational health lawCommunication
Why it's emerging now
COVID exposed catastrophic preparedness gaps — governments and international bodies are investing heavily in fixes.
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