BCDPHA Epidemiologist - Coordinator 3

University of New Orleans; Irasburg (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Orleans is seeking a qualified individual to lead all Epidemiology activities for the Bureau of Chronic Disease and Prevention. This role involves creating and executing Epidemiology plans, monitoring efficiency, and advising stakeholders on epidemiology results.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree with data analytics experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in relevant software. This position offers an opportunity to impact public health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or Associate’s degree plus 3 years of professional experience, or 6 years of professional work experience.
• Minimum 3 years professional practical experience in data analytics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Epidemiology activities for the BCDPHA program.
• Monitor activity efficiency and report findings.
• Engage in special projects with external stakeholders.
• Develop epidemiology plans to accompany grant applications.

Skills

Data analytics/analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree plus 3 years of experience

Tools

Statistical packages

Geographic mapping software

Data visualization software

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Lead all Epidemiology activities, including creation and execution of Epidemiology plans, for the Bureau of Chronic Disease and Prevention and Healthcare Access (BCDPHA)/Well‑Ahead Louisiana program areas in accordance with predetermined timelines and deadlines. Creates and maintains a database to track program implementation progress and report activity status to appropriate grant manager(s).

Responsibilities

• Monitor activity efficiency, efficacy, barriers, and facilitators and report findings and recommendations to appropriate grant manager(s).
• Participate in grant‑related meetings and trainings.
• Advise the grant manager(s) and relevant stakeholders on the interpretation of epidemiology results and implications for program planning.
• Disseminate program accomplishments and epidemiology findings to stakeholders via reports, impact statements, presentations, and appropriate data visualizations.
• Evaluate health equity in programmatic work and ensure best practices are implemented.
• Present epidemiology work at a professional conference and/or submit a manuscript for publication in a relevant academic journal.
• Engage in special projects conducted by the surveillance and epidemiology team.
• Collaborate with partners, external stakeholders, and relevant coalitions on special projects.
• Engage with the communications team to produce creative, innovative, and accurate ways to illustrate surveillance and epidemiology results.
• Attend out‑of‑state meetings and conferences as necessary.
• Participate in grant planning meetings for upcoming grant opportunities.
• Develop epidemiology plans and logic models to accompany grant applications that meet the requirements outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or Associate’s degree plus 3 years of professional experience, or 6 years of professional work experience.
• Minimum 3 years professional practical experience in data analytics/analysis.
• Minimum 2 years professional experience utilizing advanced statistical packages, geographic mapping software, or other data visualization software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Excellent analytical skills, effective organizational and time‑management skills.
• Great attention to detail and follow‑up.
• Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities.
• Proficient in the use of Zoom, Teams, and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Desired (Preferred Qualifications)

• Advanced degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, computer science, or relevant field.
• Minimum 4 years professional experience in data analytics/analysis.
• Minimum 3 years professional experience utilizing advanced statistical packages, geographic mapping software, or other data visualization software.
• Minimum 1 year professional experience with quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods for public health programs.
• Minimum 1 year professional experience as an Epidemiologist or similar role.

Required Attachments

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience.
• Cover letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and the University of Louisiana systems.
• Names and contact information of three references.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of New Orleans is an affirmative action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, age if 40 or older, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.