Public Health Epidemiologist (Health Statistics Epidemiologist)

Job title: Public Health Epidemiologist (Health Statistics Epidemiologist)

Company: State of Louisiana


Job description: Supplemental InformationThe Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner.LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Office of Public Health / Bureau of Health Informatics / StatewideAnnouncement Number: OPH/SP/205091Cost Center: 3262107320Position Number: 50548119This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and will be filled as a Probationary appointment.Preferred Qualifications:Candidates with experience in one of the following will be highly considered: SQL database operations, R Studio, Python, SAS, or Tableau. Prior to an interview, candidates will be asked to submit examples of proficiency with at least one statistical software.Primary locations for this position are Baton Rouge and New Orleans; however, this position may be located in offices statewide. Qualified applicants statewide are encouraged to apply. Please note that this is classified as a hybrid position with three days in-office and two days at home. Full-time telework can be requested but not guaranteed.No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*A resume upload will NOT populate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive creditFor further information about this vacancy contact: Shambrielle Pooler LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES BATON ROUGE, LA 70821 This organization participates in E-Verify, and for more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A master’s degree in epidemiology, public health, biology, nursing, physical, behavioral, natural, or veterinary sciences plus one year of experience in epidemiology; ORA doctorate degree in epidemiology.Job ConceptsFunction of Work:
Provides leadership in conducting epidemiological activities related to collecting, analyzing and interpreting data about health events in order to assess and help assure the health and safety of Louisiana citizens.Level of Work:
Advanced.Supervision Received:
Broad from a Public Health Epidemiologist Supervisor or other higher-level Department of Health and Hospitals personnel.Supervision Exercised:
None.Location of Work:
Department of Health and Hospitals.Job Distinctions:
Differs from a Public Health Epidemiologist Technician 2 by independently conducting epidemiological activities and independence in using technical tools of epidemiology, such as; study design and statistics.Differs from a Public Health Epidemiologist Supervisor by the absence of the following: responsibility for direct supervision of epidemiology staff, prioritizing appropriate public health intervention programs and handling policy development issues.Examples of WorkThe OPH Bureau of Health Informatics (BHI) is the primary health statistics, health systems analytic, and policy research resource for the department and the state. Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, and reporting epidemiological surveillance data related to health outcomes in Louisiana.Duties include:

• Responding to requests for birth and death data; creating and aggregating datasets as necessary;
• Providing custom dataset and completing data linkage projects for other agencies;
• Assisting with the implementation of tracking and surveillance systems;
• Applying principles of public health, epidemiology, and biostatistics accurately and thoroughly to study, analyze and disseminate data from various data sources;
• Assisting with data collection activities, which include methodologies and analysis;
• Assisting with the writing of progress and annual reports;
• Preparing reports and data visualizations on available epidemiological data and findings for service providers, advocacy groups, advisory councils, elected officials, and other groups that request information;
• Collaborating with other LDH agencies and non-LDH agencies to define additional data sources to enhance vital records data reporting;
• Using project management platform to track timely delivery of project requirements and adherence to timelines.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found atParental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found atHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran’s Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (

). LASERS has provided this to give you more detailed information about their system * Teacher’s Retirement System of Louisiana (
), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (
), among others

Expected salary: $3895 – 7011 per month

Location: Louisiana

Job date: Mon, 03 Feb 2025 03:23:26 GMT

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