PH Epidemiologist Tech 2 - PH Epidemiologist
State of LouisianaAbout this Job
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The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.
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Protect the health of communities across Louisiana by joining the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Section! In this impactful role, you'll investigate infectious disease outbreaks, analyze epidemiological trends, and help lead public health responses focused on arboviral diseases and bioterrorism preparedness. If you're passionate about disease surveillance, data-driven decision-making, and making a meaningful difference in public health, we encourage you to apply!
Minimum Qualifications
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Four years of experience in epidemiology, healthcare analytics and reporting, health equity, nursing or public health; OR
A bachelor’s degree in public health, epidemiology, biological sciences, behavioral sciences, health sciences or nursing plus one year of experience in epidemiology; OR
A master's degree in public health, epidemiology, biological sciences, behavioral sciences, health sciences or nursing. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
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Job Duties:
- Assists coordinating investigations of all human vectorborne disease cases, including cases of endemic and imported infections, to institute appropriate intervention and follow-up control measures; coordinates investigations of reportable parasitic vectorborne diseases, including completing relevant case report forms and acting as liaison with CDC for coordinating additional testing; performs activities related to enhanced disease surveillance for locally acquired and introduced diseases through syndromic surveillance follow-up and enhanced laboratory testing.
- Responsible for maintenance of arbovirus and bioterrorism disease databases of all suspect and confirmed cases from various disease reporters, ensuring data quality and completeness. Completes and reports on grant and cooperative agreement activities and deliverables.
- Provides guidance and technical assistance to regional staff (regional epidemiologists and disease intervention specialists) on bioterrorism and arboviral diseases. Participates in outbreak investigations and special studies in the assigned region.
- Coordinates and collaborates with physicians and health care providers to enhance disease surveillance activities in the areas of case identification, disease reporting, and assures complete and accurate case reporting information.
- Collaborates and facilitates with OPH laboratory staff on the determination of appropriate laboratory testing to be performed on individuals that have been diagnosed with or there is a suspect diagnosis of arboviral or bioterrorism diseases. Coordinates the collection and shipment of specimens.
- Participates in various arboviral and bioterrorism surveillance activities and assists in outbreak investigations. Coordinates activities; acts as a liaison with federal response partners (i.e. DMORT, CDC), etc.
- Monitors surveillance data for trends and clusters at local/regional levels; prepares reports for state and national databases.
- Assists in coordinating and directing physician intervention, community education, and other health related activities.
Position-Specific Details:Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Infectious Diseases / Orleans Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment
Cost Center: 3262107644
Position Number(s): 50404115
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a PH Epidemiologist Tech 2 or PH Epidemiologist determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.
How To Apply:No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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Contact Information:
Paul Tran
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
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LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse 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.