The primary responsibilities of field investigators include:
Data Collection: Gathering accurate and comprehensive data through interviews, surveys, and environmental assessments. Disease Surveillance: Monitoring the spread of diseases and identifying patterns or anomalies. Hypothesis Formation: Developing theories about the source and transmission of diseases based on collected data. Intervention Implementation: Recommending and sometimes implementing control measures to mitigate the spread of diseases. Reporting: Compiling and presenting findings to public health officials and policymakers.