Infectious Disease Surveillance Specialist

LSU New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans is seeking a Surveillance Epidemiologist Support role within the OPH-Bureau of Infectious Diseases. You will analyze infectious disease surveillance data, coordinate with physicians, and assist in outbreak investigations to identify trends in assigned regions.

Responsibilities include data entry in REDCap and IDRIS, maintaining confidential case records, and disseminating health information to communities at risk.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree or Associate degree with 3 years professional experience, or 6 years experience in lieu of degree.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret infectious disease surveillance data for trends and clusters.
• Enter data in REDCap, IDRIS, and other databases.
• Coordinate with physicians and health care providers to enhance surveillance.
• Prepare and maintain confidential case records and verify medical data.
• Participate in infectious disease outbreak investigations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate degree + 3 years professional experience

6 years professional experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

LSU New Orleans is seeking a Surveillance Epidemiologist Support role within the OPH-Bureau of Infectious Diseases. You will analyze infectious disease surveillance data, coordinate with physicians, and assist in outbreak investigations to identify trends in assigned regions.

Responsibilities include data entry in REDCap and IDRIS, maintaining confidential case records, and disseminating health information to communities at risk.