Thank you for your interest in LSU New Orleans.
Once you start the application process, you will not be able to save your work, so you should collect all required information before you begin. The required information is listed below in the job posting.
You must complete all required portions of the application and attach the required documents in order to be considered for employment.
Department
Morb Mort Epidemiology
Job Summary
Job Description
Interprets, analyzes, validates, and evaluates data using statistical computer programs.
Conducts routine data linkages using Vital Records and Louisiana Hospital Inpatient Discharge Database (LAHIDD)
Manages confidentiality and security of data according to state and federal regulations.
Works closely with the PAMR coordinator to oversee identification and validation of mortality cases for review processes.
Maintains positive working relationship with MCH coordinators and other epidemiologists
Validates and documents the completion of quality assurance checks in MMRIA
Analyzes cause of death assigned in Vital Records data and compares to results from the case review process to validate data quality
Analyzes MMRIA data for trends and geographic distribution of maternal mortality
Assists with evaluation and performance measurement for ERASE MM grant activities
Coordinates with programs and the community to move data to action
Analyzes data collected by the Louisiana Pregnancy Associated Mortality Review (PAMR) and Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC).
Ensures data are abstracted and entered into the MMRIA database in a timely manner and in accordance with CDC guidelines
Reviews all data that are entered by the MCH Coordinators into the MMRIA database
Reviews and enters all data from committee decisions forms into MMRIA database after a PAMR review meeting, including committee recommendations
Provides technical assistance to other professionals in government, academia, health care, the community, and the private sector in multi-disciplinary projects and on community health planning teams.
Participates in the facilitation of case review meetings in tandem with the PAMR coordinator and assists in summarization of recommendations
Discusses and assists in resolving epidemiological issues with community leaders, health professionals and officials, lawyers, legislators, and peers.
Contributes to the public health evidence-base by authoring and/or presenting findings in peer reviewed journals and publications, at state and national conferences as approved, at meetings and webinars, and in evidence-based practice databases.
Reports maternal mortality rates and monitors regional, state, and national trends to identify changes in Louisiana’s maternal mortality rate
Analyzes trends in maternal mortality data and outlines in PAMR reports and annual briefs provided to the Governor’s Office, the State Legislature and stakeholders.
Serves as the primary analytic point of contact for data requests related to maternal mortality and the generation of the annual PAMR report.
Coordinates with other epidemiologists on the response to internal and external data requests in coordination with the BFH DAT analytic section.
Participates in webinars and routine TA calls with federal funders for assigned projects and programs, including the CDC maternal mortality workgroups.
Participates in internal staff, project, and professional development meetings and trainings as requested or assigned.
Conducts Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) on LaPQC reporting and MMRIA data
Supports the coordination and management of Emergency Operations during activation and as needed between events.
Performs 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 2 years professional experience performing administrative functions within an office environment or health care field.
Excellent…