BCDPHA Epidemiologist - Coordinator 3

Please click [**HERE**](https://ulsuno.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UniversityOfNewOrleans/job/New-Orleans-La/BCDPHA-Epidemiologist---Coordinator-3_R-001871) to apply. - 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.. - Presents epidemiology work at a professional conference and/or submits 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.