BID Disease Investigation - Coordinator 1

University of New Orleans; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans is seeking a data-driven epidemiology support professional to assist with infectious disease surveillance and reporting. You will work with the Bureau of Infectious Disease to monitor trends, enter data into REDCap and IDRIS, and coordinate with clinicians to improve surveillance accuracy.

The role involves handling confidential records, conducting interviews, and contributing to outbreak investigations, with a focus on public health education and timely analysis for regional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up abilities.
• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Assist with surveillance activities to detect cases and identify trends for the Bureau of Infectious Disease.
• Support Regional Epidemiologist on all epidemiologic activities in the assigned region.
• Complete disease case reports in assigned regions.
• Monitor parish health units and hospitals via electronic reporting within assigned regions.
• Analyze and interpret infectious disease surveillance data for trends and clusters.
• Conduct data entry in REDCap, IDRIS, and other databases used.
• Coordinate with physicians and health care providers to enhance disease surveillance.
• Prepare and maintain confidential case records with pertinent medical data.
• Participate in infectious disease outbreak investigations.
• Conduct interviews of persons diagnosed or suspected of having reportable infectious disease.
• Serve as a resource for the public and health care community by responding to requests for information and statistics.
• Provide and disseminate health education to at-risk communities.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Project management

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree + 3 years experience

6 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

REDCap

IDRIS

Job description

Thank you for your interest in LSU New Orleans.

Once you start the application process, you will not be able to save your work, so you should collect all required information before you begin. The required information is listed below in the job posting.

You must complete all required portions of the application and attach the required documents in order to be considered for employment.

Department

OPH - Bureau of Infection Disease

Job Summary

Job Description

• Assists with surveillance activities to detect cases and identify trends for the Bureau of Infectious Disease (BID).
• Supports Regional Epidemiologist on all epidemiologic activities conducted in assigned region.
• Completes disease case reports in assigned regions.
• Monitors parish health units and hospitals conducting surveillance activities via electronic reporting within assigned regions.
• Analyzes and interprets infectious disease surveillance data for trends and clusters.
• Conducts data entry in current surveillance systems, including REDCap, the statewide Infectious Disease Reporting Information System (IDRIS), and any other databases used.
• Coordinates with physicians and health care providers to enhance disease surveillance.
• Prepares and maintains confidential case records, collects, documents and verifies pertinent medical data from patients, physicians, and medical facilities.
• Participates in conducting infectious disease outbreak investigation..
• Conducts interviews of persons diagnosed or suspected of having a reportable infectious disease.
• Serves as a resource to the general public and health care community by responding to routine requests for general disease information and provision of statistics.
• Provides and disseminates health education to communities-at-risk regarding infectious disease prevention and transmission.
• Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or Associates degree with 3 years professional experience, or 6 years professional experience in lieu of the degree.

• 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 Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  

DESIRED:

• Advanced degree.
• Minimum 1 year professional experience in disease intervention and prevention activities.
• Minimum 1 year professional experience with data analysis, data abstractions, or case reports/review.
• Minimum 1 year professional experience with federal, state and OPH agency policies.
• Relevant industry certifications.

SALARY: 37-47k

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section.

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and LSU New Orleans;
• Names and contact information of three references;

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

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 LSU New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.