Injury Prevention Senior Analyst: Data-Driven Health Impact

City of New Orleans Government; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Injury Prevention Senior Analyst role in New Orleans leads and implements projects to improve safety and reduce injuries across motor vehicle, bicycle, pedestrian, falls, poisonings, and other hazards in the community. The position analyzes data to identify frequency and risk, then advocates for targeted interventions and collaborates with health care agencies, nonprofits, the media, and the public.

The ideal candidate has a public health or related degree, strong interpersonal skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in public health, social work, a social science or a closely related field.
• One year of professional experience developing and implementing community health or wellness programs.
• Ideal candidates will possess excellent interpersonal skills, be able to effectively engage the public along all demographics, and establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement projects that increase safety and reduce injuries in the community.
• Analyze injury data to identify frequency, patterns, and risk factors.
• Advocate for legislative, enforcement, educational/behavioral, and engineering interventions to reduce injuries.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in public health or related field

Job description

The Injury Prevention Senior Analyst role in New Orleans leads and implements projects to improve safety and reduce injuries across motor vehicle, bicycle, pedestrian, falls, poisonings, and other hazards in the community. The position analyzes data to identify frequency and risk, then advocates for targeted interventions and collaborates with health care agencies, nonprofits, the media, and the public.

The ideal candidate has a public health or related degree, strong interpersonal skills, and