BCDPHA Epidemiologist - Coordinator 3

LSU New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Orleans seeks a lead Epidemiologist to guide epidemiology activities within the Bureau of Chronic Disease and Prevention and Well-Ahead Louisiana. The role involves developing plans, datasets, and visualizations to monitor program implementation and grant progress.

The candidate will present findings to stakeholders, collaborate on special projects, and support grant opportunities while ensuring health equity considerations are integrated into program work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years professional experience in data analytics/analysis.
• Minimum 2 years professional experience with advanced statistical packages, GIS or data visualization tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication to explain technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead epidemiology activities and develop plans and timelines for grant areas.
• Create and maintain databases to track program implementation and report progress.
• Monitor activity efficiency and report findings with recommendations.
• Disseminate epidemiology findings via reports, presentations, and visuals.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders on special projects and grant planning.

Skills

Data analytics

Statistical software

Geographic mapping

Data visualization

Verbal & written communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree + 3 years experience

Tools

Zoom

Teams

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department

OPH-BCDPHA

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 database to track program implementation progress and report activity status to appropriate grant manager(s).
• Monitors activity efficiency, efficacy, barriers, and facilitators and report findings and recommendations to appropriate grant manager(s).
• Participates in grant related meetings and trainings.
• Advises the grant manager(s) and relevant stakeholders on the interpretation of epidemiology results and implications for program planning.
• Disseminates program accomplishments and epidemiology findings to stakeholders via reports, impact statements, presentations, and appropriate data visualizations.
• Evaluates health equity in programmatic work and ensures best practices are implemented.
• Present epidemiology work at a professional conference and/or submit a manuscript for publication in a relevant academic journal.
• Engages in special projects conducted by the surveillance and epidemiology team.
• Collaborates with partners, external stakeholders, and relevant coalitions on special projects.
• Engages with communications team to produce creative, innovative, and accurate ways to illustrate surveillance and epidemiologist results.
• May attend out of state meetings and conferences as necessary.
• Participates in grant planning meetings for upcoming grant opportunities.
• Develops epidemiologist plans and logic models to accompany grant applications that meet the requirements outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• 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 communications skills and ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and nontechnical 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

• 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 University of Louisiana Systems;
• Names and contact information of three references;

Additional Requirements

• References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
• This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
• As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the University of New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

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.