Senior Epidemiologist & Program Strategy Lead

University of New Orleans; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is looking for an Epidemiologist to lead all Epidemiology activities within the Bureau of Chronic Disease and Prevention. Candidates must possess strong data analytics experience and communicate effectively with various stakeholders. This role demands attention to detail and project management skills, with a preference for advanced degrees in relevant fields. The position may require a criminal background check.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years professional experience in data analytics.
• Strong analytical skills and organizational abilities.
• Proficient in using advanced data visualization software.

Responsibilities

• Lead Epidemiology activities for grant programs.
• Create plans for program implementation.
• Evaluate health equity in programmatic work.

Skills

Data analytics/analysis

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Advanced degree in epidemiology or biostatistics

Tools

Statistical packages

Geographic mapping software

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Teams

Job description

A leading university is looking for an Epidemiologist to lead all Epidemiology activities within the Bureau of Chronic Disease and Prevention. Candidates must possess strong data analytics experience and communicate effectively with various stakeholders. This role demands attention to detail and project management skills, with a preference for advanced degrees in relevant fields. The position may require a criminal background check.