BFH CYSHCN Epidemiologist – Coordinator 2

University of New Orleans•New Orleans, LA

2d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

This position involves managing, analyzing, and interpreting maternal and child health data using statistical computer programs. The role includes developing and maintaining a performance dashboard for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN), compiling data summaries, and creating public-facing fact sheets and GIS maps. The position also ensures data confidentiality, assists in needs assessments and grant proposals, monitors health trends, and collaborates with stakeholders to improve health outcomes for CYSHCN. Additionally, the role provides data-related technical support, contributes to reports and presentations, and helps build the capacity of programmatic staff in data analysis. The epidemiologist will coordinate with other teams to respond to data inquiries and participate in federal calls and professional development.

Requirements

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 analytical and critical thinking 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.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or related field.
Minimum 3 years professional experience performing administrative functions within an office environment or health care field.
Minimum 1 year professional epidemiology experience.
Minimum 1 year professional experience with statistical analysis packages (SAS and/or STATA or R)
Relevant industry certifications.

Responsibilities

Uses statistical computer programs to manage, analyze, link, and interpret maternal and child health data, including the National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH), vital records, and other registry and survey data sets.
Develops and maintains a Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) performance dashboard, and compile a National Survey of Children’s Health medical home data summary and CYSHCN profile annually, as well as public-facing fact sheets and interactive Geographic Information System (GIS) maps.
Ensures the confidentiality and security of data according to state and federal regulations; assist in identifying and establishing appropriate data points and health indicators.
Assists with the design, data collection, and writing of the 5-year Title V Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Needs Assessment, annual Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant reports, and related child health state plans.
Monitors and analyzes trends related to Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs using data sets such as data from the Family Resource Center.
Collaborates with program staff and key stakeholders to ensure data-driven implementation of medical home initiatives designed to improve health outcomes for CYSHCN and their families.
Offers data-related technical support to internal staff and external partners in government, healthcare, and the community to help move data into action.
Authors or contributes to reports, data products, and summaries; assists in preparing findings for presentations, webinars, or peer-reviewed publications.
Assists in the preparation of data sections for grant proposals to help secure funding for public health activities.
Helps build the capacity of programmatic staff by providing guidance on basic data tracking, measurement, and analysis.
Coordinates with other epidemiologists and the Bureau of Family Health (BFH) analytics section to respond efficiently to internal and external data inquiries.
Participates in federal Technical Assistance (TA) calls, webinars, staff meetings, and professional development training.
Supports the coordination and management of Emergency Operations during activation periods and as needed between events.
Performs other tasks as assigned.