Target 2 | Career Callings

End preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years, with all countries reducing neonatal mortality to no more than 12 per 1,000 live births and under‑5 to no more than 25 per 1,000 live births.

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Community Health Centers: Provide primary healthcare services, including vaccinations, nutrition support, and basic healthcare for children.
Parent-Teacher Associations with a Health Focus: Collaborate with schools and communities to promote child health through awareness campaigns, hygiene initiatives, and preventive healthcare programs.
Women's and Children's Support Groups: Bring together mothers and caregivers to share knowledge, resources, and support for child health and well-being.
Community-Based Immunization Programs: Ensure that children in the community receive timely vaccinations to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases.
Child Nutrition and Feeding Programs: Address malnutrition and promote proper nutrition for children through community education and support.
Community Health Initiatives: Trained individuals who work within communities to provide education, support, and basic healthcare services, with a focus on maternal and child health.
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Initiatives: Improve access to clean water and sanitation facilities, reducing the risk of waterborne diseases and improving overall child health.
Community-Based Maternal and Child Health Clinics: Offer maternal and child health services, including prenatal care, childbirth support, and postnatal care.
Child Protection and Advocacy Groups: Advocate for child rights, protection, and access to healthcare services.
Community Empowerment Organizations: Empower communities to take charge of their own health by providing education, resources, and training in areas related to child health and well-being.

Training

Pediatric Medicine Residency Programs: Medical residency programs that specialize in training physicians to provide comprehensive care for infants, children, and adolescents.
Public Health Degrees with a Focus on Child Health: Graduate programs in public health with a concentration on child health, covering epidemiology, health policy, and program development.
Community Health Worker Training Programs: Equip individuals to work directly with communities, providing education, outreach, and basic healthcare services to improve child health.
Nutrition and Dietetics Certification Programs: Provide training in nutrition and dietetics, essential for addressing malnutrition and promoting proper feeding practices in children.
Immunization Training and Certification: Focus on the design and implementation of effective immunization programs to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases.
Child Life Specialist Certification Programs: For individuals interested in supporting children and families during medical procedures, hospitalizations, and serious illnesses.
Maternal and Child Health Education Courses: Focus on educating professionals to promote healthy behaviors and practices for maternal and child health.
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Training Programs: Provide expertise in addressing issues related to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene to reduce the risk of waterborne diseases affecting children.
Health Program Management and Coordination Training: For individuals interested in overseeing and coordinating health programs, ensuring effective implementation and monitoring.
Child Advocacy and Policy Analysis Courses: Provide skills in policy development and advocacy to influence government and organizational strategies, ensuring a focus on child health and well-being.

Occupations

Pediatricians: Specialize in the health and well-being of infants, children, and adolescents, providing clinical care and preventive services.
Public Health Specialists: Design, implement, and evaluate public health programs and interventions aimed at preventing childhood diseases and improving health outcomes.
Community Health Workers: Work within communities, providing education, outreach, and basic healthcare services to improve child health.
Nutritionists and Dietitians: Work to address malnutrition and promote proper feeding practices for infants and young children.
Immunization Coordinators: Organize and implement vaccination programs to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Child Life Specialists: Support children and their families during medical procedures, hospitalizations, and serious illnesses, focusing on the emotional and developmental needs of children.
Maternal and Child Health Educators: Provide education and support to mothers and families, promoting healthy behaviors and practices for maternal and child health.
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Specialists: Address issues related to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene to reduce the risk of waterborne diseases affecting children.
Health Program Managers and Coordinators: Oversee and coordinate health programs, ensuring effective implementation and monitoring of interventions.
Child Advocates and Policy Analysts: Work on policy development and advocacy to influence government and organizational strategies, ensuring a focus on child health and well-being.

Back to Goal 3 Targets

End preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years, with all countries reducing neonatal mortality to no more than 12 per 1,000 live births and under‑5 to no more than 25 per 1,000 live births.

Could this be your career mission? Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.