Public Health Epidemiologist Tech 2-Public Health Epidemiologist (Surveillance Data Systems Analyst)

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:
The Surveillance Data Systems Analyst (SDSA) will serve to support ID Epi’s use of its surveillance systems and processes, and will enhance the data management and analysis capacities of the section. The SDSA will assist in the maintenance and administration of the Infectious Disease Reporting Information System (IDRIS2), ID Epi’s primary infectious disease surveillance system and an implementation of CDC’s National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS) Base System (NBS), as well as supporting ID Epi’s usage of REDCap for data collection projects. The SDSA will also conduct independent data analysis to support the activities of ID Epi. The SDSA will conduct the following activities:

• Conduct routine IDRIS2 maintenance and administration tasks including: addition of new system users and maintaining user access permissions at appropriate levels; assisting users with technical issues related to IDRIS2; adding new facilities, lab tests, organisms, etc. to the IDRIS2 databases as needed; processing lab reports without complete automatic security assignment; removing unnecessary lab reports from users’ queues; and setting up necessary data reports within IDRIS2 for users.

• Create and maintain REDCap data collection instruments. Develop REDCap instruments based on specifications related to outbreak data collection, enhanced disease surveillance, special projects, etc. Assist other ID Epi staff in creating and modifying REDCap instruments. Assist other staff in accessing and utilizing data collected using REDCap instruments.

• Assist ID Epi staff with data analysis and management needs. This may include creating new analyses based on provided specifications, maintaining existing analysis processes, training ID Epi staff in data analysis platforms and techniques, transferring data between locations and systems, and reconfiguring data to more analysis-friendly formats. 

• Participate in regular NBS calls with CDC, contractors, and other states/jurisdictions to stay aware of developments in the IDRIS2 software. Attend seminars, team meetings, all-staff meetings, and other training sessions as required for maintaining professional expertise.

• Conduct performance metric monitoring and reporting related to electronic lab reporting (ELR) and electronic case reporting (eCR) as required for federal funding sources. Provide data for completion of internal performance evaluation efforts.

• Complete additional activities (surveillance, prevention, response, analysis) at the direction of the State Epidemiologist. Work within the Departmental mission of protecting and promoting health and ensuring access to medical, preventive and rehabilitative services for all citizens of the State of Louisiana.

Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Infectious Diseases / Orleans Parish

Appointment Type: Job Appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)

Cost Center: 3262107644

Position Number(s): 50634523

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Public Health Epidemiologist Technician 2 or Public Health Epidemiologist determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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. 

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Shambrielle Pooler

Shambrielle.Pooler@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

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